Verizon, first service provider to offer Cisco SD Networking Tech

NEW DELHI: US-based wireless network provider Verizon has unveiled its new software-defined WAN service using Cisco’s Intelligent WAN (IWAN) technology to help enterprises keep up with the continued growth of network traffic.

Verizon and Cisco will both market and sell the managed solution to their respective enterprise customer bases in the US beginning in September.

The companies plan to roll out the solution in EMEA by the end of the year. The new solution will be supported by Verizon’s IT consulting group which help enterprises manage their transition to SD-based networking.

“Cisco IWAN’s open architecture enables Verizon to offer a flexible, highly secure and reliable service to its enterprise customers. With IWAN as the foundation and Verizon’s expertise in network management, the solution will enable enterprises to improve the application experience for their employees and customers," said Jeff Reed, Vice-President of the Cisco Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Group.

“Verizon and Cisco have joined forces to enable a whole new generation of networking solutions that help companies operate more efficiently and with greater agility,” said Shawn Hakl, Vice President of Enterprise Networking and Innovation, Verizon. “Our focus is to help enterprises improve the performance and security of their networks by using the most effective means of connecting mobile users to cloud applications. More than ever, today’s networks require rigorous oversight and expert management to meet the constant demands of the digital age.”