Attendees & Representation (default sort: member first name)

TAC Members and Project representatives should mark their attendance below 

 Community: Olivier Smith  @Philppe Ensarguet @Taylor Taylor Carpenter @Ashan  @Ashan Carpenter @Nikola  @Richard Lopez @Philppe Enasr @Lucina Lucina Stricko 

Agenda

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  • Antitrust Policy
• Roll Call
• Check Action Items & Topic Requests
• General Topics
  
  • Conformance testing
    • Cloud Native Telco Initiative status update
    • Anuket Assured assets
    • Project structure 
  • Infrastructure alignment for Thoth
  • Security Whitepaper refresh for ONE Summit 
• Any Other Topics
  • Project structure for 5G-SBP
  • Code of Conduct in LFN documentation

Action items

•  Develop plans for the cloud-native networking certification program.

Minutes

Global Initiative Status Update by Olivier Smith 

• Discussed the importance of cloud-native networking and collaboration.
• Emphasized the need for understanding timing and scope for various topics.

Challenges in Cloud-Native Network Functions by Sana Tariq 

• Addressed challenges in achieving cloud-native network functions.
• Highlighted the need for transformation in design and deployment.

Discussion on Technical Challenges by Gergely Csatari 

• Raised concerns about hardware dependencies in network functions.
• Questioned if these dependencies were due to lack of evolved technology or inherent needs of telecom networks.

Response to Technical Challenges

• Sana Tariq responded, acknowledging the historical and technical depth in telecom standards and network functions.
• Discussed the ongoing efforts in software level optimizations and the probable persistence of hardware dependencies.

Proposal for Certification and Testing Framework by Olivier Smith 

• Proposed a cloud-native networking certification program and testing catalog.
• Explained the significance, structure, and expected outcomes of the program.

Community Building and Timeline

• Stressed the need for strong community involvement and setting achievable goals.
• Discussed the timeline for achieving milestones by the next summit.

Governance and Planning

• Proposed a temporary governance structure to guide the initiative's early stages.
• Suggested having co-chairs representing service providers, Cnf developers, and the Kubernetes community.
• Emphasized the need for community feedback and contributions in shaping the initiative.

Closing Remarks

• Agreed to continue discussions in upcoming sessions.
• Highlighted the importance of community contributions and involvement.