Service and network equipment providers face headwinds as they seek to transform legacy processes and systems in order to address Network Function Virtualization (NFV) needs. Traditionally, service assurance has been a strategic afterthought for the industry, commonly developed and deployed independently of the service. With the shift to NFV, service assurance has become a primary element of the service, putting assurance on the critical path to NFV success. This webinar will explore the current state of NFV deployments, including how emerging standards and provider initiatives are impacting these deployments.