Software Defined Networking (SDN) boasts of network simplification by the decoupling of the control plane and the data plane. This means that the brain of the network is now separated from the limbs of the network. Elements planning the traffic routing are separated from the elements actually performing the routing. SDN renders network architectures more dynamic, manageable, cost-effective and adaptable. The explosion of portable communication devices, internet enabled gadgets and cloud storage has driven the need for SDN even more. This has resulted in massive patent filings in this domain. Cisco’s recent acquisition of Tail-f – an SDN startup and VMware’s recent billion-dollar acquisition of Nicira – an SDN startup shows the high level of interest SDN is generating amongst the heavy weights in the networking industry.
Our patent landscape analysis investigates the evolution of SDN technology and generates critical insights which will enable you to identify highly relevant patent portfolios related to the core SDN technology. We also highlight the major players, compare patent portfolios and help to identify smaller players which might be the next possible acquisition targets. Contact us here to get access to the complete patent landscape study report.