MetTel and VMware to Deliver Cloud-Based Security, Networking and Compute Services at the Edge

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MetTel has announced a new offering to provide customers with a managed SASE solution powered by VMware. This partnership aims to enhance cloud-based security, networking, and edge compute services for modern applications. With VMware's extensive global presence of over 150 points of presence, customers will benefit from an integrated architecture that simplifies security management. The deployment of VMware's SASE solution promises improved performance, reliability, and operational benefits while ensuring a future-ready framework for organizations.

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• Launch of a managed SASE service by MetTel powered by VMware, enhancing security and networking capabilities.
• Integration of VMware's SASE solution offers a comprehensive cloud-delivered architecture, improving operational efficiency.
• Partnership extends MetTel's service offerings, providing clients with advanced networking and security solutions.

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MetTel to offer customers a managed SASE service powered by VMware SASE

NEW YORK & PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MetTel, a digital transformation and communications leader, and VMware (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced MetTel will offer customers a managed secure access service edge (SASE) solution powered by VMware SASE. The solution will enable IT organizations to efficiently deliver cloud-based security, networking and edge compute services to applications running at the edge.

“Supporting modern enterprise applications requires a new way of thinking about how they are delivered and secured. What worked for apps running on a private or public cloud won’t work out at the edge,” said Craig Connors, vice president and general manager of VMware’s SASE business. “Pairing VMware SASE’s capabilities with MetTel’s extensive expertise in fully managed network services will give organizations a solution built for the future, with security, speed, simplicity and savings in mind.”

“MetTel is excited to expand our relationship with VMware to bring the next evolution of networking and security as a service to our client base,” said MetTel CTO Ed Fox. “Together, we have been successful in delivering the next generation of WAN services to our customers over the past several years. Now we are working together to extend those services to the expanding edge and to individual users wherever they work, providing our largest clients the ability to transform the way they work and engage with their customers.”

IT technicians are increasingly seeking to implement operationally efficient solutions that provide workers in the branch, home and remote locations with more secure, reliable, consistent access to applications and services. The solution MetTel will now offer, VMware Secure Access Service Edge, provides an integrated architecture, simplifying the process of managing security, networking and edge compute services.

VMware’s comprehensive cloud-delivered SASE solution brings together:

• Network performance, reliability, and operational benefits of SD-WAN
• Integrated security services delivered from the cloud that better protect the evolving enterprise perimeter
• The ability to support modern distributed applications, all of which will benefit from artificial intelligence for IT operations, or AIOps, for faster problem resolution

These capabilities are delivered as a service from a global network of over 150 points of presence (PoPs) deployed by VMware and its SASE service provider partners.

Adding VMware SASE to MetTel’s portfolio of managed network services will enable:

• A cloud native, single integrated architecture for security, networking and edge compute services
• Defined and managed business policies via a single interface
• Full visibility and advanced analytics and intelligence on application performance from the client to the cloud destination
• Industry leading, fully managed SASE solution and world-class customer experience

As a SASE leader, VMware deploys and supports a large global footprint of PoPs that deliver effortlessly scalable cloud-based networking and security services. MetTel, a long-standing VMware partner, has been named a two-time Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Managed Network Services and brings a large portfolio of industry-leading managed services for advanced networking and voice capabilities that connect and scale enterprise business applications.

MetTel fully manages VMware partner-managed web gateways and operates its own global network with data center resources in: Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Mexico City, London, Madrid, Mumbai, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney, with further expansion expected in 2022. This build out is in addition to MetTel's network of physical and virtual data centers around the US including Ashburn, VA; Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Santa Clara and San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; New York City and Chicago, IL.

VMware and MetTel will work to harness their respective IT resources and Gartner Magic Quadrant leading capabilities to amplify the power and reach of both companies’ networks and technologies worldwide.

Additional Resources

• Learn more about Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and VMware SASE
• Bookmark the VMware SASE Blog
• Follow VMware SASE on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn

About MetTel

MetTel is a leader in communications and digital transformation (DX) solutions for enterprise and government customers. By converging all communications over a proprietary network, MetTel gives enterprises one, unified view and control point for all their communications and advanced network services. MetTel’s comprehensive portfolio of customer solutions can boost enterprise productivity, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Combining customized and managed communication solutions with a powerful platform of cloud-based software, the company’s MetTel Portal® enables customers to manage their inventory, usage, spend and repairs from one simple, user-friendly interface. For more information visit www.mettel.net, follow us on Twitter (@OneMetTel) and on LinkedIn, or call us directly at 877.963.8663. MetTel. Connect Smarter.™

About VMware

VMware is a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to building a better future through the company’s 2030 Agenda. For more information, please visit www.vmware.com/company.

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Mike Azzi

mazzi@mettel.net

347.420.0957

Angela Leaf

VMware Global Communications

aleaf@vmware.com

860.480.3367

Source: VMware

FAQ

What is the new service MetTel is offering with VMware?

MetTel is now offering a managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution powered by VMware.

How will VMware SASE benefit MetTel customers?

VMware SASE will enhance cloud security, networking, and edge compute services for MetTel's customers.

What are the key features of the VMware SASE solution?

Key features include integrated security services, SD-WAN network performance, and support for modern distributed applications.

What locations does VMware's SASE service cover?

VMware's SASE service is supported by over 150 global points of presence.

How does the partnership with VMware affect MetTel's offerings?

The partnership expands MetTel's portfolio, enabling them to deliver advanced security and networking services efficiently.