AT&T SD-WAN Provider SD-WAN TECHNOLOGY: Uses VMware SD-WAN via VeloCloud OVERVIEW AT&T provides an SD-WAN offering that promises the flexibility to support a combination of SD-WAN sites and non-SD-WAN sites. The offering is targeted at businesses that want to augment their MPLS VPN and provide end-to-end encryption using a static network-based solution. SERVICES SOLD • AT&T SD-WAN Service • MPLS VPN • AT&T FlexWare orchestrated virtualization platform ELEVATOR PITCH The AT&T SD-WAN solution provides easy access to third-party cloud applications, robust cloud security, and intelligent network traffic management with onsite AT&T FlexWare devices—also for redundancy support. By virtualizing their network with AT&T SD-WAN and AT&T FlexWare, customers can more easily add bandwidth to individual sites. This is critical, because network flexibility is a key driver of ROI on their technology investment. Site-type-optimized hardware options allow users to choose the best technology, speed, and other attributes needed for each site. With the increased quality and high reliability of their network connectivity, the company can implement cutting-edge retail technologies that require low latency and greater bandwidth— which is exactly what they need to provide exciting customer experiences that align with their global brand image. KEY FEATURES & DIFFERENTIATORS • Core MPLS features • Provides ability to select network technologies on a site-by-site basis for maximum flexibility • Supports both private and public links • Pre-loaded VNF (Virtual Network Function) on edge device. • Centralized management • International footprint • Ability to support multiple models • uCPE
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