Airtel Business, the business-to-business (B2B) arm of Bharti Airtel, and Cisco, have launched Airtel software-defined (SD) Branch, a simple, secure, cloud-based, end-to-end-managed network solution for enterprises.
Powered by the Cisco Meraki cloud-first platform, Airtel SD-Branch will enable the unified management of networks across local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), security and connectivity over multiple branch locations, helping enterprises to simplify their network management, enhance application performances and provide greater flexibility and control over the entire branch network infrastructure.
Airtel SD-Branch is designed to meet the diverse network infrastructure needs of enterprises in sectors such as retail, education, banking and healthcare. It will transform how businesses manage their complex network requirements with simplified provisioning, helping build robust and efficient connectivity across branch locations. This solution delivers a unified, centralised platform for the network needs of organisations, making network management more efficient.
Powered with capabilities like central management of the network, intuitive dashboards, automated processes, advanced analytics and high-performance connectivity solutions that can be tailored to meet specific business requirements, the Airtel SD-Branch will help enterprises to gain more control of their branch networks. With subscription models that can be customised for each unique branch location, the Branch will also offer businesses the flexibility to scale their networks on demand.
Commenting on the launch, Sharat Sinha, chief executive officer (CEO), Airtel Business, said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our revolutionary network solution for enterprises in the country, in partnership with Cisco Meraki India Region. The service is crafted to prioritise core business outcomes over information technology (IT) management. This will provide customers with a simplified network solution that scales effortlessly, enabling users to access business applications with enhanced performance and security.”
Meanwhile, Daisy Chittilapilly, president, Cisco India and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), said, “We live in an environment where workplaces are dispersed and applications are distributed, making reliable and efficient network infrastructure a necessity. Our partnership with Airtel aims to empower enterprises with a platform solution that delivers a unified, agile and secure experience across multiple locations, enabling businesses to succeed in a hyper-connected world.”
