Vi business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), has launched a new offering called ‘hybrid software defined-wide-area-network’ (SD-WAN).
Vi is aggressively expanding its operations across various cloud environments to keep up with the evolving digital landscape of India. However, multiple organisations still use traditional WAN architectures that rely heavily on hardware, lack agility, require manual operation and lack advanced security features. The hybrid SD-WAN is Vi’s response to these problems.
The company covered in a statement that the hybrid SD-WAN solution provides a hybrid network architecture, integrated security and comprehensive monitoring and analytics capabilities with intelligent routing. One of the key advantages quoted was its ability to integrate with any integrated leased line (ILL)/multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) connection. It also supports both 4G and 5G networks allowing businesses more flexibility to leverage the benefits of next-generation connectivity. T
he hybrid SD-WAN solution is the result of collaborations with security providers to ensure seamless network integration and end-user privacy. The company has collaborated with Nokia and Fortinet, offering unique features like original equipment manufacturing flexibility, end-to-end managed services, integrated low-cost access, multi-cloud integration and integrated security. Vi business also provides a centralised management platform that simplifies network configuration and management while enhancing security and resilience.
