IEEE 1916.1-2025

The standard specifies a performance framework including characteristics, metrics, requirements, models, and use cases for Software-Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization.

This standard provides a framework to build and operate SDN/NFV delivery infrastructures that satisfies performance expectations of network operators, service/content providers, and end users.

New IEEE Standard - Active. A framework to build and operate SDN/NFV delivery infrastructures that satisfies performance expectations of network operators, service/content providers, and end users is provided in this standard. In particular, a performance framework, including characteristics, metrics, requirements, models and use-cases for Software-Defined Networking and Network Function Virtualization, is specified in this standard.