Open Networking Foundation
- Open Networking Foundation
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| Open Networking Foundation |
| Abbreviation |
ONF |
| Formation |
March 21, 2011 (2011-03-21) (0 years ago) |
| Type |
501(c)(6) NPO |
| Purpose/focus |
Software network optimization |
| Executive Director |
Dan Pitt |
| Website |
opennetworkingfoundation.org |
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, Extreme Networks, Facebook, Force10, Google, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, Juniper, Marvell, Microsoft, NEC, Netgear, NTT, Riverbed Technology, Verizon, VMWare and Yahoo.[4]
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