VMware Extends SD-WAN Leadership with Innovations Enabling Enterprises to Connect and Secure the Distributed, Multi-Cloud Edge
VMware has launched a new SD-WAN Client to enhance secure connectivity for enterprises amidst their shift towards multi-cloud environments. This client, part of VMware’s next-generation SD-WAN solution, aims to optimize application delivery across any network and device. Enhanced AIOps capabilities have been added to improve SD-WAN operations. VMware also announced the expansion of its SD-WAN and SASE footprint with 16 new points of presence globally, facilitating better cloud access. These innovations are intended to improve security and reduce operational costs.
- Launch of the new SD-WAN Client to enhance secure connectivity for enterprises.
- Expanded SD-WAN and SASE footprint with 16 new points of presence globally, improving cloud access.
- Enhanced AIOps capabilities to help enterprises optimize application performance and reduce operational costs.
- Positioned as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN.
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New VMware SD-WAN Client to Enable Secure Connectivity and Network Resiliency to Any User and Any Device
VMware Edge Network Intelligence Delivers Enhanced AIOps Capabilities to Further Reduce SD-WAN Operations Costs and Provide Visibility to End-to-End Application Performance
“We’ve evolved VMware SD-WAN to meet enterprises’ requirements in support of distributed data, users and applications,” said
Innovating to Better Connect and Secure Distributed Clouds, Workers, and Applications
Enterprises adopting these cloud, workforce and application transformation initiatives require a move from a centralized to distributed IT model. If relying exclusively on traditional approaches to networking, security and operations, enterprises will face challenges ranging from inefficient cloud/SaaS access, poor application quality, and compromised security to outdated remote access VPN connectivity and operational complexities and expenses.
An evolution of SD-WAN is required to successfully support enterprises’ transformation initiatives. Cloud-native by design, VMware SD-WAN and VMware SASE enable enterprises to bring edge compute and networking together for application transformation while delivering consistent security and ubiquitous, reliable, and optimal connectivity for the branch and distributed workforce. The platform features a single management interface that leverages artificial intelligence to simplify operations. New features and capabilities support three areas of transformation:
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Cloud transformation: To better assist enterprises with connectivity to the cloud, into the cloud and through the cloud,
VMware is expanding its SD-WAN and SASE footprint by adding 16 new points of presence (PoPs) mainly across APJ, EMEA and LATAM.VMware and its partners now provide more than 200 PoPs worldwide delivering high-speed, low-latency connections to major cloud and SaaS providers. Additionally, VMware SD-WAN and SASE now offer enhanced artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) capabilities within VMware Edge Network Intelligence to help enterprises identify better network paths to the cloud and proactively notify operations teams to take remedial action. -
Workforce transformation:
VMware today unveiled a new SD-WAN Client to provide consistent connectivity, performance, and security capabilities to remote workers on the road. To accelerate the development of the SD-WAN Client,VMware today also announced it has acquired the team, products and IP of Ananda Networks. The new PC and mobile soft client will leapfrog legacy remote access VPNs via a cloud-native, cloud-delivered approach enabling a smooth transition toZero Trust while incorporating elements of Dynamic Multipath Optimization for enhanced performance. The SD-WAN Client will be seamlessly integrated with the existing VMware SD-WAN offering. Read the VMware SD-WAN Client blog post. - Application transformation: VMware SD-WAN and SASE will enhance connectivity, compute, and intelligence in rapidly evolving edge use cases with the help of VMware Private Mobile Network. Delivered by service providers, this managed service offering provides enterprises with private 4G/5G mobile connectivity in support of edge-native applications. Building on VMware Edge Compute Stack, the service is seamlessly integrated with existing IT management platforms and incorporates VMware’s industry leading compute, network, security, and edge intelligence solutions.
VMware SD-WAN is a part of VMware SASE.
Supporting Quotes
“We are excited for this announcement - the VMware SD-WAN Client will give us a direct ‘vendor to work at home environment’ that lets us experience all of the benefits of SD-WAN without requiring any middle hardware. This will give us a more secure, single pane of glass experience for both security and network performance,” said
“Coevolve is excited to see this announcement and the capabilities it will bring to our global clients. As a telco-independent solution provider, we have deployed the VMware SD-WAN solution in more than 80 countries and the software client addresses many new use cases,” said
“For maximum performance, Cloud and SaaS applications require efficient, optimized access, and infrastructure that’s specifically designed to support them. Traditional remote access to corporate networks via VPN often delivers less-than-optimal application performance,” said
Additional Resources
- Read the blog post on today’s news
- Learn more about VMware SD-WAN
- 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
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