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Revision as of 21:52, 21 May 2011
| Abbreviation | ONF |
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| Formation | March 21, 2011 |
| Type | 501(c)(6) NPO |
| Purpose | Software network optimization |
Executive Director | Dan Pitt |
| Website | www |
The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) is a nonprofit, mutually beneficial trade organization, founded by Deutsche Telekom, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Verizon, and Yahoo! to improve networking through software-defined networking.[1]The standards-setting group was formed out of recognition that cloud computing will blur the distinctions between computers and networks.[2] The initiative is meant to speed innovation through simple software changes in telecommunications networks, wireless networks, data centers and other networking areas.[3] Member companies include Broadcom, Brocade, Ciena, Cisco, Citrix, Dell, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Facebook, Force10, Google, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, Juniper, Marvell, Microsoft, NEC, Netgear, NTT, Riverbed Technology, Verizon, VMWare and Yahoo.[4]
References
- ^ "Open Networking Foundation Formed to Speed Network Innovation". Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ^ New York Times: “Open Networking Foundation Pursues New Standards.” Markoff. March 22, 2011.
- ^ ComputerWorld: “Google and other titans form Open Networking Foundation.” Noyes, March 23, 2011.
- ^ cloud.itbusinessnet.com: “Open Networking Foundation Formed to Speed Network Innovation.” March 21, 2011.