An Intellyx Brain Candy Brief
Software-Defined WANs (SD-WANs) have crossed the mainstream threshold — at least when it comes to mindshare. Most enterprise organizations are now looking at various SD-WAN options or approaches as they re-envision their branch strategy for the fast, modern age.
Versa Networks believes that enterprise organizations need to look beyond just SD-WAN and instead have created what they call the Software-Defined Branch — a zero-touch solution that combines all the benefits of SD-WAN with full routing capabilities, advanced and integrated security and even local WiFi support.
Moreover, they have positioned themselves as a software-defined platform for branch operations, enabling them to plug in additional functionality such as voice support or WAN optimization from other providers. By providing complete, out-of-the-box networking and advanced security support (e.g. next-gen firewall, IDS, malware protection), along with the ability to add-on additional functionality, the company believes that they offer organizations the flexibility and adaptability they need during business and digital transformation efforts.
Provided as a software-only appliance or via partners on pre-loaded servers, the company enables enterprise organizations to consolidate all branch operations into a single management platform, deliver zero-touch provisioning of new and existing branches, administer universal branch routing and security policies and enables the organization to dynamically adapt their branch configurations to changing business needs.
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