A DevOps framework for developing, operating, and evolving SDN infrastructure and applications

Software-defined networking (SDN) leverages software to virtualize networking resources and make them more customizable and versatile. SDN is at the core of many ground-breaking advances and a key enabler for major technologies (e.g., 5G, IoT, Industry 4.0, and Smart Cities) that promise to have far-reaching economic and societal impact. To maximize SDN benefits, DevOps, an approach used in the software industry to increase productivity and quality, is ideally suited to support the development and evolution of SDN software. In collaboration with Kaloom and TELUS, the proposed research will develop an SDN DevOps framework to support the implementation and continuously measurement and improvement of SDN software lifecycle. These results will improve the state-of-the-art in the Canadian software industry and allow Canada to realize the innovation potential
of SDN. Moreover, the research will give 11 HQP the opportunity to acquire skills and expertise that are in high demand in the Canadian industries.

Faculty Supervisor:

Francis Bordeleau;Sebastien Mosser;Juergen Dingel

Student:

Partner:

Kaloom Inc;TELUS (Vancouver, BC)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

École de technologie supérieure; McMaster University; Queen's University

Program: