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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2016
Amdocs Development Limited, Limassol, CY;
Ofer Hermoni, Yavne, IL;
Shmuel Ur, Shorashim, IL;
Itzik Kitroser, Beer Sheva, IL;
Eyal Felstaine, Hertzeliya, IL;
AMDOCS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, Limassol, CY;
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for reducing common work of components in a Network Function Virtualization based (NFV-based) communication network. In use, at least one virtual network function (VNF) capable of being used in a chain of virtual network functions in a network function virtualization based network is identified. Additionally, the at least one virtual network function is configured to utilize a control component, the control component being capable of being enabled or disabled and being operable to perform one or more functions associated with the at least one virtual network function.