The latest TFS Release 5 introduces an IETF Network Slice Controller to streamline orchestration from initiation to implementation while adding SmartNIC support for detailed hardware context management. Enhanced telemetry capabilities now ensure seamless data flow and reduced latency for critical applications, alongside broader OpenFlow domain compatibility and Zero Touch Provisioning for rapid white box deployment. These features position the release as a powerful tool for operators managing 5G networks and beyond, following demonstrations at the recent SDG Plenary in Barcelona. A dedicated webinar is scheduled for early July to provide further details on these new capabilities.
Keywords: network slice controller, zero touch provisioning, smartnic support, enhanced telemetry, openflow