News of Note—Vodafone's NFV journey, Telcos need more AI, NFV could use some retooling

Here are the other stories we're following today:

> Vodafone is using ETSI's NFV standards for management and orchestration across its network, leading to improved management of its infrastructure resources. VanillaPlus article

>Telcos need to tap into new technologies, such as AI and analytics, in order to improve their customers' satisfaction levels. TechObserver article

> One area where NFV could use some additional work is making VNFs a better fit within the cloud model, according to industry expert Tom Nolle. CIMI blog post

> There's speculation that BT's 13,000 job cuts that were announced last week were a precursor for a sell-off, possibly to Deutsche Telekom. Business Insider article