ADVA (FSE: ADV) today announced that it has been named to the Intel Network Builders Winners’ Circle for the third consecutive year. ADVA achieved the status with its Ensemble Connector carrier-class network functions virtualization (NFV) platform as a verified Intel Select Solution for universal CPE (uCPE). The technology gives communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises a simple and cost-efficient route to virtualization at the network edge. It provides platform security, zero-touch provisioning and access to the market’s most comprehensive library of virtual network functions (VNFs). And through ADVA’s relationship with Intel, Ensemble supports an industry-leading array of third-party hardware suppliers. Customers can deploy a variety of Intel processors, including Intel® Atom® Denverton, Intel® Xeon D®, Intel® Xeon® Scalable and others …