We are excited to announce that TMC, a global integrated media company, has recognized VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN with the 2024 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding products and services that facilitate and enhance voice, data, and video communications. It is given to innovations that were either introduced or significantly enhanced within the past twelve months.
VeloCloud SD-WAN has been recognized for its exceptional innovation, visionary approach, and outstanding execution capabilities. Named as one of the premier communications products and services currently available on the market, this accolade underscores its leadership in the field and highlights VeloCloud SD-WAN’s remarkable capabilities and performance in delivering secure SD-WAN networking solutions.
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN makes infrastructure AI-ready
Edge AI is a trending technology topic. But edge AI is not only about interfacing with large language models (LLMs, for example ChatGPT) at edge locations. VMware’s software-defined edge vision for edge AI creates an AI-ready infrastructure that radically transforms the way companies consume data at the edge, and use that data to gain a business advantage. With so many different edge use cases, from video inferencing to AI-powered network monitoring, requirements can vary dramatically from one workload to the next. The infrastructure to support edge AI needs the right compute resources and the right network resources. This requires an intelligent overlay—VeloCloud—that understands available resources, and orchestrates them to workloads when they are needed.
We are excited for the opportunity to show you how edge AI is already transforming business at our flagship event, VMware Explore 2024 Las Vegas, August 26-29. Register today at the VMware Explore website, and learn more about VeloCloud sessions in our blog post.
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN solution highlights
VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN is an integral component of VMware software-defined edge (SDE), a distributed digital infrastructure designed to connect, secure, and manage workloads across geographically dispersed locations, proximate to data-producing or data-consuming endpoints. This solution delivers an intelligent overlay network layer that provides enterprise-grade performance, security, visibility, and control over the WAN. It ensures optimized user access to applications across both public Internet and private networks, enhancing overall network efficiency and security.
Assured performance: Edge application traffic requires precise identification and prioritization across various network types. VeloCloud SD-WAN employs Dynamic Multipath Optimization™ (DMPO) and advanced application recognition technologies to accurately identify and prioritize over 4,000 applications, addressing both IT and OT traffic. Simultaneously, it proactively monitors network conditions to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal bandwidth utilization. This includes on-demand remediation and error correction for critical business applications, thereby maintaining seamless and efficient network operations.
Foundation for the distributed enterprise edge: VeloCloud SD-WAN is pivotal to the distributed enterprise edge, facilitating the adoption of new applications and supporting digital transformation initiatives. This solution is crafted to empower enterprise employees to work securely, effortlessly, and productively from any location. It ensures that businesses can embrace the benefits of a flexible and dynamic edge environment.
Support for new wireless media: Fixed wireless access (FWA) and satellite technologies have traditionally served as backup options for locations with limited connectivity. However, transforming these into viable primary solutions for businesses requires robust mechanisms to ensure consistent availability and quality. VeloCloud SD-WAN, equipped with DMPO, addresses this need effectively. The intelligent overlay of VeloCloud SD-WAN seamlessly integrates various wireless network underlays—including 4G-LTE, 5G, FWA, and satellite—selecting the optimal path to maximize bandwidth and minimize wireless shortcomings such as packet loss, latency, and jitter. This capability facilitates the rapid deployment of SD-WAN in remote or rural areas where traditional wired infrastructure may be challenging to implement. VeloCloud also enhances the reliability and availability of wireless transport for edge applications, enabling the use of edge AI anywhere. Ongoing developments also include VeloCloud SD-WAN’s ability to gather telemetry from wireless underlays and dynamically configure them to optimize quality, coverage, and user experience.
Advanced security: VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN Edges incorporate a robust, built-in firewall designed to protect branch networks from evolving threats and cyberattacks. Key functions include IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and malicious IP filtering. Additionally, VeloCloud supports Symantec SSE (Secure Service Edge) and various other leading cloud security providers, ensuring comprehensive protection across multiple layers of network infrastructure. This integrated security approach enables enterprises to maintain a strong defensive posture in an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.
Continued development effort in hardware: Broadcom is steadfast in its commitment to the development of Edge hardware, striving to offer customers enhanced flexibility and a broader selection of hardware platforms suitable for enterprises of varying sizes. Incorporating the latest technological innovations, our new Edge appliances are now equipped with cutting-edge capabilities including 5G and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), ensuring that businesses can leverage the most advanced connectivity options available.
Streamlined management: VeloCloud SD-WAN utilizes a cloud-delivered architecture to significantly alleviate the operational load on IT teams, enhancing scalability, ensuring high availability, and simplifying lifecycle management. The centralized VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator facilitates straightforward policy configuration and deployment across branch sites, reducing the risk of human errors and streamlining network management processes. This approach not only optimizes IT operations but also improves overall network efficiency and reliability.
Integrated analytics: Our AI-based integrated analytics deliver profound insights and simplify operational complexities by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These technologies enable rapid identification of root causes and remediation of suboptimal application performance. Advanced analytics, powered by AI and ML, equip IT teams with critical insights into user experience, facilitating optimal performance and enhancing security operations. This strategic application of cutting-edge technology ensures businesses can maintain high operational efficiency and robust security standards.
Ready for multi-cloud environments: VeloCloud SD-WAN is engineered for cloud-native performance and flexibility. It facilitates secure and efficient connections between users and branches directly to the cloud, through the cloud, and with the cloud, all the while conserving data center resources. This architecture enhances robust, scalable cloud connectivity to meet the evolving demands of modern enterprises.
VMware VeloCloud’s distinction as a TMC Product of the Year highlights our leadership in SD-WAN networking. VeloCloud SD-WAN facilitates straightforward deployment, effortless operation, and streamlined security. As enterprises increasingly focus on network security, VeloCloud SD-WAN stands out as a pivotal solution, empowering organizations to enhance productivity and achieve transformative outcomes. We invite you to explore how VeloCloud SD-WAN can revolutionize your network infrastructure and drive your business forward.
To learn more about VeloCloud SD-WAN and its powerful features, visit the VMware VeloCloud website.
