Advanced regulation approach: Dynamic rules for capturing the full potential of future ICT networks
Dijana Ilišević, Nataša Banović–Ćurguz · 2017
Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) could be taken as a different expression of the overall transformation trend toward network softwarization which is deeply impacting and bringing Telecom and ICT Industry. These changes will have a broader impact on society, including aspects of regulation, policy, social impacts and new business model. A number of new stakeholders are involved in the realization of SDN/NFV driven architecture. Telecom companies are often regulated more than Internet players and this asymmetry represents a problem in terms of competitiveness and capability to deliver innovative services. In this article we have provided short overview of the most relevant stakeholder roles in future ICT industry. Afterwards, we have presented importance of regulation in future ICT environment which place huge impact on foster innovation and service delivery.