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SDN — Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a network architecture model that separates the control plane from the data plane of network equipment (routers, switches, etc.). Once separated from the data plane, the control plane can be exported to a single, centralized control point, the SDN controller, which controls and manages all network equipment in a cohesive manner.

This separation allows for the control plane to be deployed on servers whose capacity is greater than traditional network switches, while adding a level of abstraction from network equipment features. The abstraction, achieved through an API (Application Programming Interface), enables the development of high added-value network services (load balancing, configuration automation, planning, intelligent routing, etc.) without any manufacturers' constraints (vendor lock-in). Thus, these programmable, centralized networks can easily and quickly adapt to a company's changing needs.

NFV — Today's network infrastructure is made up of several physical components (oftentimes, proprietary). In addition, the infrastructure is based on hardware that can quickly reach the end of its useful life, requiring a new design, integration and deployment. This phenomenon is compounded by the rising cost of energy, capital investment issues and lack of skilled personnel to design, integrate and operate increasingly complex network technologies. Worse still, hardware lifecycles are becoming shorter and shorter as innovation in technology and services accelerates within the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.

The concept behind NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) aims at solving these problems through the use of virtualization technology, which is used in IT, to combine several network functions on servers, switches and storage systems deployed in data centers, network nodes or with subscribers.

The NFV concept is used with SDN. Although these two concepts are mutually beneficial, they are independent from each other.

NFV offers many benefits, including:

• Lower equipment costs and energy consumption, by consolidating equipment and taking advantage of the IT industry's economies of scale;
• Faster commissioning times, by reducing the network operator's typical innovation cycle;
• Use of a single platform for several functions, applications and users;
• Services can quickly be adjusted according to needs;
• Existence of many ecosystems and freedom from vendor lock-in constraints.

Groupe Conseil Génicom can also provide you with skilled personnel when you need help from telecommunications experts. Our team of professionals can temporarily work at your company to implement custom network upgrade solutions or to carry out special projects.

Our clients have access at all times to the support services provided by our teams of experts and specialists. And, we are always available to find the best solutions to any problems encountered.

Get the technical support you need, when you need it! Our technical support specialists can help you carry out short- or long-term complex projects, whether they involve the design, implementation, modification or verification of your facilities or equipment. Our staff will:

• Ensure that all network equipment and materials are in working order
• Install and configure network architectures
• Install, configure and integrate network equipment
• Provide technical support to your clients

A private fiber optic network is a telecommunications infrastructure that links a company's or organization's buildings within a specific perimeter. This type of infrastructure is a very valuable asset, in that it provides independence with regard to data transmission speeds. And, operating costs are fixed and will not vary with transmission speeds, as is the case for traditional telecommunications links.

The largest private fiber optic networks in Quebec were planned and designed by Groupe Conseil Génicom. We offer a wide array of consulting services aimed at designing, deploying, maintaining and managing this type of network. So, break free from service providers and lower your operating costs by owning your own fiber optic network!

Groupe Conseil Génicom can also provide you with skilled personnel when you need help from telecommunications experts. Our team of professionals can temporarily work at your company to implement custom network upgrade solutions or to carry out special projects.

Our clients have access at all times to the support services provided by our teams of experts and specialists. And, we are always available to find the best solutions to any problems encountered.

Get the technical support you need, when you need it! Our technical support specialists can help you carry out short- or long-term complex projects, whether they involve the design, implementation, modification or verification of your facilities or equipment. Our staff will:

• Ensure that all network equipment and materials are in working order
• Install and configure network architectures
• Install, configure and integrate network equipment
• Provide technical support to your clients

SDN — Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a network architecture model that separates the control plane from the data plane of network equipment (routers, switches, etc.). Once separated from the data plane, the control plane can be exported to a single, centralized control point, the SDN controller, which controls and manages all network equipment in a cohesive manner.

This separation allows for the control plane to be deployed on servers whose capacity is greater than traditional network switches, while adding a level of abstraction from network equipment features. The abstraction, achieved through an API (Application Programming Interface), enables the development of high added-value network services (load balancing, configuration automation, planning, intelligent routing, etc.) without any manufacturers' constraints (vendor lock-in). Thus, these programmable, centralized networks can easily and quickly adapt to a company's changing needs.

NFV — Today's network infrastructure is made up of several physical components (oftentimes, proprietary). In addition, the infrastructure is based on hardware that can quickly reach the end of its useful life, requiring a new design, integration and deployment. This phenomenon is compounded by the rising cost of energy, capital investment issues and lack of skilled personnel to design, integrate and operate increasingly complex network technologies. Worse still, hardware lifecycles are becoming shorter and shorter as innovation in technology and services accelerates within the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.

The concept behind NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) aims at solving these problems through the use of virtualization technology, which is used in IT, to combine several network functions on servers, switches and storage systems deployed in data centers, network nodes or with subscribers.

The NFV concept is used with SDN. Although these two concepts are mutually beneficial, they are independent from each other.

NFV offers many benefits, including:

• Lower equipment costs and energy consumption, by consolidating equipment and taking advantage of the IT industry's economies of scale;
• Faster commissioning times, by reducing the network operator's typical innovation cycle;
• Use of a single platform for several functions, applications and users;
• Services can quickly be adjusted according to needs;
• Existence of many ecosystems and freedom from vendor lock-in constraints.

Get the technical support you need, when you need it! Our technical support specialists can help you carry out short- or long-term complex projects, whether they involve the design, implementation, modification or verification of your facilities or equipment. Our staff will:

• Ensure that all network equipment and materials are in working order
• Install and configure network architectures
• Install, configure and integrate network equipment
• Provide technical support to your clients

SDN — Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a network architecture model that separates the control plane from the data plane of network equipment (routers, switches, etc.). Once separated from the data plane, the control plane can be exported to a single, centralized control point, the SDN controller, which controls and manages all network equipment in a cohesive manner.

This separation allows for the control plane to be deployed on servers whose capacity is greater than traditional network switches, while adding a level of abstraction from network equipment features. The abstraction, achieved through an API (Application Programming Interface), enables the development of high added-value network services without any manufacturers' constraints (vendor lock-in).

NFV — Today's network infrastructure is made up of several physical components (oftentimes, proprietary), quickly reaching the end of its useful life and requiring a new design, integration and deployment. The concept behind NFV aims at solving these problems through the use of virtualization technology, to combine several network functions on servers, switches and storage systems deployed in data centers, network nodes or with subscribers.

NFV offers many benefits: lower equipment costs and energy consumption, faster commissioning times, use of a single platform for several functions, services that can quickly be adjusted according to needs, and freedom from vendor lock-in constraints.

SD-WAN — An SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is an application that is specific to the SDN concept, applied to a company's WAN communications links. An SD-WAN manages several WAN communications links at once, as well as multiple private virtual networks established between the different physical locations serviced.

An SD-WAN is made up of physical or virtual equipment installed in each one of a company's locations and managed by a controller (SDN) installed either in one of the locations or on the Cloud. For example, an SD-WAN can be used to link many branches to a centralized corporate network, data centres or Cloud-based applications. The SD-WAN provides dynamic, seamless WAN links that help lower costs and maximize network performance, while improving ease of management.

Get the technical support you need, when you need it! Our technical support specialists can help you carry out short- or long-term complex projects, whether they involve the design, implementation, modification or verification of your facilities or equipment. Our staff will:

• Ensure that all network equipment and materials are in working order
• Install and configure network architectures
• Install, configure and integrate network equipment
• Provide technical support to your clients