Wide area networks

RabbitRun Announces Timely Giveaways to Commemorate Launch of SOHO SD-WAN as-a-Service

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Computing, Technology, Telecommunications, Networking hardware, Wide area networks, Configuration management, Network architecture, SD-WAN, Router, Edge device

RabbitRun Technologies is dedicated to 'Making Work from Home Work' with business router solutions designed for SOHO workers who need SD-WAN features at prices they can afford.

Key Points: 
  • RabbitRun Technologies is dedicated to 'Making Work from Home Work' with business router solutions designed for SOHO workers who need SD-WAN features at prices they can afford.
  • "RabbitRun provides the same reliability for WFH and small businesses that people expect from corporate office networks," said Eric Hernaez, CEO of RabbitRun Technologies.
  • RabbitRun Technologies manufactures innovative SD-WAN products powered by agile Edge devices, transforming applications and services using the internet.
  • Products are sold through telecommunications technology indirect sales channels, focusing on key networking needs of the underserved SOHO SD-WAN and Remote Worker markets.

GTT Launches Secure Co-Manage Feature for SD-WAN and Security Services

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Computing, Technology, Computer networking, Computer network security, Cyberwarfare, Wide area networks, Configuration management, Emerging technologies, SD-WAN, Computer security, Firewall, GTT Communications

The new portal feature, available with GTT SD-WAN and Security Services, provides expanded visibility into network security and performance.

Key Points: 
  • The new portal feature, available with GTT SD-WAN and Security Services, provides expanded visibility into network security and performance.
  • GTTs Secure Co-Manage feature provides full security management capability that includes firewall policy and object management plus the configuration of next-generation features for advanced firewall services.
  • GTTs Secure Co-Manage capability makes it easier for enterprises to monitor GTT SD-WAN services, with intuitive tables, widgets and map views.
  • We serve thousands of businesses with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN and other WAN services, internet, security and voice services.

Transforming Public Broadband Access into a High-Performing Service, Masergy Announces Masergy Performance Edge™

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Data management, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Computing, Technology, Wide area networks, Science and technology, Network architecture, Data transmission, SD-WAN, Telecommunications, Computer network, Masergy Communications

The new SD-WAN and SASE capability, Masergy Performance EdgeTM, minimizes packet loss over public broadband connections, making them perform more like a private Ethernet circuit.

Key Points: 
  • The new SD-WAN and SASE capability, Masergy Performance EdgeTM, minimizes packet loss over public broadband connections, making them perform more like a private Ethernet circuit.
  • Masergy Performance EdgeTM is revolutionary because it turns the low-cost, low-performance access methodology into a high-performing service meeting the demands of todays digital-first businesses, said Zeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst, ZK Research.
  • Thus, broadband often fails to deliver the performance needed, causing losses in productivity, sales, and revenue.
  • Remote work success shouldnt hinge on network connectivity types, and weve created Masergy Performance EdgeTM to make sure it doesnt, said Chris MacFarland, CEO, Masergy.

CyberRatings Announces First-of-its-kind Cloud Test Focused on Firewall as a Service and Zero Trust Network Access

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Computing, Technology, Computer networking, Content-control software, Wide area networks, Zscaler, SD-WAN, Secure Access Service Edge

CyberRatings conducted an independent test of Zscaler's Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), including its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities using Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access.

Key Points: 
  • CyberRatings conducted an independent test of Zscaler's Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), including its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities using Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access.
  • Zscaler earned a 'AA' rating overall, with components of the test achieving 'AA' to 'AAA' ratings.
  • Because these technologies are so new, CyberRatings spent several months working with Keysight's network and cloud product teams to develop the apparatus to test FWaaS and ZTNA.
  • "Keysight developed its industry-first cloud-native CyPerf test solution to help users validate services like SASE, software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN), and cloud network firewall.

Expereo acquires global managed Internet access provider, Brodynt

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Computing, Articles, Wide area networks, Technology, Configuration management, Data transmission, SD-WAN, Telecommunications, Service provider, Internet service provider, Secure Access Service Edge, Cato Networks

AMSTERDAM, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expereo, a leading global provider of managed Internet, SD-WAN, SASE, and Cloud Access solutions, announces that it has agreed to acquire Brodynt, a provider of global managed Internet services.

Key Points: 
  • AMSTERDAM, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expereo, a leading global provider of managed Internet, SD-WAN, SASE, and Cloud Access solutions, announces that it has agreed to acquire Brodynt, a provider of global managed Internet services.
  • This acquisition further strengthens Expereos position in providing global managed Internet & SD-WAN services to its global enterprise customer base and service provider partner community.
  • Expereo is the leading provider of managed network solutions, including Global internet connectivity, SD-WAN, SASE, and Cloud Access services.
  • Brodynt provides global managed Internet and SD-WAN services to global enterprise customers and service providers such as ISPs, Carriers, and System Integrators.

Apcela Recognized as Market Leader in Software Defined Networking by ISG

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Wide area networks

The report goes on to highlight Apcela as a Product Challenger in the remaining quadrant, Managed (SD) WAN Services.

Key Points: 
  • The report goes on to highlight Apcela as a Product Challenger in the remaining quadrant, Managed (SD) WAN Services.
  • Dr. Kenn Walters, Distinguished Analyst, ISG Research and Lead Author of the 2021 U.S. Report.
  • This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Apcela was recognized in the ISG Provider Lens Report as it continues to develop new capabilities and service offerings.
  • "2021 is the year that software-defined networking goes multi-cloud mainstream," said Mark Casey, CEO of Apcela.

U.K. Enterprises Look to SDN to Increase Network Agility and Flexibility

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Monday, July 5, 2021
Consulting, Professional services, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Computing, Technology, Science and technology, Emerging technologies, Network architecture, Configuration management, Wide area networks, Data transmission, SD-WAN, Network virtualization, Computer network, Software-defined networking, ISG Provider Lens™ Research, ISG, ISG PROVIDER LENS™ RESEARCH, ISG

Many enterprises are moving away from buying networking equipment from a single manufacturer and instead are sourcing network components from several suppliers and service providers.

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  • Many enterprises are moving away from buying networking equipment from a single manufacturer and instead are sourcing network components from several suppliers and service providers.
  • The report also sees U.K. enterprises focusing on SD-WAN services, when in the past many had started their SDN journeys in the data center network.
  • U.K. enterprises are seeking more distributed networks due to the pandemic, triggering the integration of LAN, WAN and other network components.
  • U.K. enterprises are seeking help to identify ways to transform their network operations, using SDN and network virtualization to gain a competitive advantage during these challenging times.

Nordic Enterprises See SDN as Key to Network Agility, Working from Home

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Monday, July 5, 2021
Data management, Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Computing, Technology, Emerging technologies, Network architecture, Articles, Configuration management, Wide area networks, Data transmission, SD-WAN, ISG Provider Lens™ Research, ISG, ISG PROVIDER LENS™ RESEARCH, ISG

Nordic enterprises are looking to SDN and its service providers to increase their network agility, flexibility and competitiveness while enabling remote working and better business continuity, said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research.

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  • Nordic enterprises are looking to SDN and its service providers to increase their network agility, flexibility and competitiveness while enabling remote working and better business continuity, said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research.
  • The report also sees enterprises in the region embracing SD-WAN to enable remote working.
  • Enterprises are increasingly embracing the concept of the network as code, where changes in the network infrastructure can be handled through code changes.
  • Nordic enterprises see SD-WAN as a way to drive automation, reduce reliance on network hardware and consolidate network functionality.

MEF 3.0 Certification Growth Fueled by Companies Embracing Network Transformation and Standardized Services 

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Computing, Technology, Telecommunications, Wide area networks, Content-control software, Fortinet, SD-WAN, Modernized e-File, VMware, Comcast Business, Metropolitan area network, Cisco Systems

Four of the top five companies as ranked on Vertical Systems Groups 2020 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Leaderboard AT&T, Verizon, Comcast Business, and Windstreamhave achieved MEF 3.0 SD-WAN Certification.

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  • Four of the top five companies as ranked on Vertical Systems Groups 2020 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Leaderboard AT&T, Verizon, Comcast Business, and Windstreamhave achieved MEF 3.0 SD-WAN Certification.
  • In addition, the top four SD-WAN technology providers as ranked by DellOro Group Cisco, VMware, Fortinet, and Versahave attained MEF 3.0 SD-WAN Certification.
  • Here is what a few MEF member companies and industry professionals say about the value of being MEF 3.0 certified.
  • MEF 3.0 CE company certification testing is conducted by Iometrix , a MEF Accredited Certification Test Partner (MEF-ACTP), via an on-demand, cloud-based virtual test platform.

Untangle Addresses Need For Threat Prevention at the Network Edge with Launch of SD-WAN Router 3.1

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Computing, Technology, Computer networking, Wide area networks, Network architecture, Server appliance, Computer network security, SD-WAN, Computer network, Router, Secure Access Service Edge

Version 3.1 introduces network security capabilities with Threat Prevention at the network edge.

Key Points: 
  • Version 3.1 introduces network security capabilities with Threat Prevention at the network edge.
  • Untangle customers can now protect their networks with Threat Prevention which assesses the reputation of any network connection into or out of the network and blocks any network traffic that is associated with a bad reputation.
  • Untangle SD-WAN Router 3.1 offers customers affordable, advanced security features combined with simple set up.
  • Threat Prevention will assess and block dangerous types of network traffic even when the traffic is encrypted.