Verizon Launches Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN to Accelerate Federal Agency Modernization
Verizon has launched its first Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN product, designed specifically for U.S. federal agencies. The solution is built on Verizon's FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform and integrates with their secure network infrastructure.
Key features include:
- FedRAMP High Ready certification
- NIST 800-53 controls compliance
- Cisco SD WAN technology integration
- Enhanced network performance and security
- Streamlined deployment capabilities
- End-to-end control and visibility
The offering aims to help federal agencies modernize their network infrastructure while meeting strict security requirements. Led by Kim Mirabella, VP for business development, this launch marks Verizon's entry into a new federal market segment. The solution is accessible through verizongov.com and is supported by Verizon's extensive national infrastructure. Verizon reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024.
Verizon ha lanciato il suo primo prodotto Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN, progettato specificamente per le agenzie federali statunitensi. La soluzione si basa sulla FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform di Verizon e si integra con la loro infrastruttura di rete sicura.
Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Certificazione FedRAMP High Ready
- Conformità ai controlli NIST 800-53
- Integrazione della tecnologia Cisco SD WAN
- Prestazioni di rete e sicurezza migliorate
- Capacità di distribuzione semplificate
- Controllo e visibilità end-to-end
L'offerta è pensata per supportare le agenzie federali nella modernizzazione della loro infrastruttura di rete, rispettando rigorosi requisiti di sicurezza. Guidato da Kim Mirabella, vicepresidente per lo sviluppo commerciale, questo lancio segna l'ingresso di Verizon in un nuovo segmento di mercato federale. La soluzione è disponibile su verizongov.com ed è supportata dalla vasta infrastruttura nazionale di Verizon. Nel 2024, Verizon ha registrato ricavi per 134,8 miliardi di dollari.
Verizon ha lanzado su primer producto Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN, diseñado específicamente para agencias federales de EE. UU. La solución se basa en la FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform de Verizon y se integra con su infraestructura de red segura.
Las características clave incluyen:
- Certificación FedRAMP High Ready
- Cumplimiento con los controles NIST 800-53
- Integración de tecnología Cisco SD WAN
- Mejora en el rendimiento y seguridad de la red
- Capacidades de despliegue simplificadas
- Control y visibilidad de extremo a extremo
La oferta tiene como objetivo ayudar a las agencias federales a modernizar su infraestructura de red mientras cumplen con estrictos requisitos de seguridad. Liderado por Kim Mirabella, vicepresidente de desarrollo comercial, este lanzamiento marca la entrada de Verizon en un nuevo segmento del mercado federal. La solución está disponible en verizongov.com y cuenta con el respaldo de la extensa infraestructura nacional de Verizon. Verizon reportó ingresos de 134.8 mil millones de dólares en 2024.
Verizon이 미국 연방 기관을 위해 특별히 설계된 첫 번째 Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN 제품을 출시했습니다. 이 솔루션은 Verizon의 FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform을 기반으로 하며, 안전한 네트워크 인프라와 통합됩니다.
주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- FedRAMP High Ready 인증
- NIST 800-53 통제 준수
- Cisco SD WAN 기술 통합
- 향상된 네트워크 성능 및 보안
- 간소화된 배포 기능
- 종단 간 제어 및 가시성
이 제품은 엄격한 보안 요구사항을 충족하면서 연방 기관이 네트워크 인프라를 현대화할 수 있도록 돕는 것을 목표로 합니다. 비즈니스 개발 부사장인 Kim Mirabella가 이끄는 이번 출시는 Verizon이 새로운 연방 시장 부문에 진출하는 것을 의미합니다. 솔루션은 verizongov.com에서 이용 가능하며, Verizon의 광범위한 전국 인프라가 지원합니다. Verizon은 2024년에 1,348억 달러의 매출을 보고했습니다.
Verizon a lancé son premier produit Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN, conçu spécifiquement pour les agences fédérales américaines. La solution repose sur la FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform de Verizon et s’intègre à leur infrastructure réseau sécurisée.
Les principales caractéristiques comprennent :
- Certification FedRAMP High Ready
- Conformité aux contrôles NIST 800-53
- Intégration de la technologie Cisco SD WAN
- Amélioration des performances et de la sécurité réseau
- Capacités de déploiement simplifiées
- Contrôle et visibilité de bout en bout
Cette offre vise à aider les agences fédérales à moderniser leur infrastructure réseau tout en respectant des exigences de sécurité strictes. Dirigé par Kim Mirabella, vice-présidente du développement commercial, ce lancement marque l’entrée de Verizon dans un nouveau segment du marché fédéral. La solution est accessible via verizongov.com et bénéficie du soutien de l’importante infrastructure nationale de Verizon. Verizon a déclaré un chiffre d’affaires de 134,8 milliards de dollars en 2024.
Verizon hat sein erstes Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN-Produkt eingeführt, das speziell für US-Bundesbehörden entwickelt wurde. Die Lösung basiert auf der FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform von Verizon und integriert sich in deren sichere Netzwerkinfrastruktur.
Wesentliche Merkmale umfassen:
- FedRAMP High Ready Zertifizierung
- Einhaltung der NIST 800-53 Kontrollen
- Integration der Cisco SD WAN Technologie
- Verbesserte Netzwerkleistung und Sicherheit
- Vereinfachte Bereitstellungsfunktionen
- End-to-End Kontrolle und Transparenz
Das Angebot soll Bundesbehörden dabei helfen, ihre Netzwerkinfrastruktur zu modernisieren und gleichzeitig strenge Sicherheitsanforderungen zu erfüllen. Unter der Leitung von Kim Mirabella, Vizepräsidentin für Geschäftsentwicklung, markiert dieser Launch Verizons Einstieg in ein neues Bundesmarktsegment. Die Lösung ist über verizongov.com zugänglich und wird von Verizons umfangreicher nationaler Infrastruktur unterstützt. Verizon meldete für 2024 Einnahmen in Höhe von 134,8 Milliarden US-Dollar.
- Launch of FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN product opens new federal market segment
- Integration with Verizon's existing backbone network infrastructure provides competitive advantage
- Strong revenue performance with $134.8 billion generated in 2024
- Product builds on existing relationships with Fortune 500 companies
- Bundled services offering potential for increased revenue streams through integrated solutions
- Late entry into government cloud market compared to competitors
- High compliance and security requirements may increase operational costs
- Significant investment needed for FedRAMP certification and infrastructure
Insights
Verizon's FedRAMP-compliant SD WAN solution strategically expands their federal footprint, targeting substantial government IT modernization spending.
Verizon's entrance into the government cloud network management space represents a calculated strategic expansion that aligns perfectly with current federal IT modernization initiatives. The FedRAMP High Ready designation is particularly significant - this compliance framework is essentially the gold standard for federal cloud security, creating an immediate competitive advantage in a heavily regulated market with substantial barriers to entry.
The timing is opportune as federal agencies continue their mandated transition from legacy network infrastructure to cloud-based technologies. This SD WAN solution directly addresses pain points in this transition by providing a secure, scalable architecture that integrates with Verizon's existing backbone infrastructure.
What makes this launch particularly compelling is Verizon's ability to leverage its extensive network assets in combination with Cisco's SD WAN technology, creating a differentiated offering in the federal space. Federal networking contracts typically represent high-value, multi-year commitments with stable revenue streams once secured.
The strategic importance extends beyond immediate revenue potential. By establishing a foothold in this previously untapped segment, Verizon positions itself for broader participation in federal digital transformation initiatives. The company's statement about entering a "previously untapped segment" signals that this represents genuine market expansion rather than cannibalization of existing services.
The technical architecture of Verizon's offering merits attention for its integration of software-defined networking with FedRAMP High Ready cloud infrastructure. This isn't merely a repackaged commercial solution - it's purpose-built for the unique requirements of federal agencies.
From a network architecture perspective, the value proposition centers on end-to-end control and visibility across the network stack. This addresses a critical challenge in government environments where security monitoring and comprehensive visibility are mandated by compliance frameworks like NIST 800-53.
The solution's integration with Verizon's backbone infrastructure provides technical advantages in traffic optimization and routing efficiency that would be difficult for pure-play software vendors to replicate. This creates meaningful differentiation in a competitive landscape.
Looking at the feature set - improved accessibility, faster time to market, enhanced security, integrated services, scalability, network optimization and end-to-end control - Verizon has clearly designed this with federal IT modernization requirements in mind. The ability to bundle with existing services like MPLS creates a cohesive networking solution rather than fragmented services requiring separate management.
Notably, the use of Cisco's SD WAN technology indicates Verizon is building on established enterprise-grade networking capabilities rather than developing proprietary solutions from scratch - a pragmatic approach that should accelerate federal certification processes and adoption timelines.
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced the launch of its first Government Cloud-Managed Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) product. Built on Verizon’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Ready Government Cloud Platform for U.S. federal agencies, the new offering is highlighted by the platform’s first SaaS Managed SD WAN solution. This innovative offering, already FedRAMP High Ready and built to NIST 800-53 controls, provides Federal agencies with a secure, scalable, and modernized network infrastructure tailored to meet their unique network and connectivity requirements.
Built to meet the stringent security demands of federal cloud environments, the Verizon Business product was developed in alignment with the federal government’s ongoing transition to cloud-based technologies, providing a competitive edge by uniquely integrating with Verizon’s secure and reliable network. This synergy enhances operational efficiency, supports mission-critical applications, and empowers agencies to achieve their modernization goals with a seamless, scalable, and secure platform for the future.
“Federal agencies continue to look for opportunities to leverage the latest technology to increase efficiency, while also modernizing their network infrastructure with the required compliance and security,” said Kim Mirabella, vice president for business development and strategic sales at Verizon. “Verizon’s Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN delivers tailored solutions that empower agencies to meet these demands more efficiently, while reallocating critical resources and accelerating the deployment of cutting-edge technology.”
Delivering Real Value to Federal Customers
Verizon Business now offers federal agencies a FedRAMP High Ready Government Cloud Platform and a FedRAMP High Ready SD WAN SaaS solution. This stands to provide tremendous value to its customers given Verizon’s backbone network infrastructure, best-in-class professional services team, and AI empowered end-to-end visibility of the compliant platform it's built on. The offering will simplify the transition from outdated network systems to a modernized, cloud-managed architecture, as part of the federal government’s continued transition from legacy communication tools to more internet-based technologies.
By delivering advanced capabilities through Cisco SD WAN technology, Verizon provides:
- Improved accessibility: Tailored solutions readily accessible to Federal customers.
- Faster time to market: Streamlined deployment of secure and scalable technological solutions and applications.
- Enhanced network performance: Advanced security protocols to protect sensitive government data.
- Integrated Services & Unified Support: Bundled services (such as MPLS) managed by Verizon.
- Scalable & Future Proof: Integrated cutting edge technology backed by Verizon’s extensive national and global infrastructure for easier scalability.
- True Network Optimization: Optimized SD WAN routing with existing backbone network infrastructure.
- End-to-End Control and Visibility: End-to-end control of network infrastructure and detailed visibility to enhance optimization and troubleshooting.
Strategic Market Expansion
The launch marks a significant milestone for Verizon, enabling the company to enter a previously untapped segment of the Federal market.
Call to Action
Verizon’s new dedicated online hub for the U.S. federal government reinforces the company’s long term commitment to the public sector. Federal agencies looking to modernize their networks can learn more about Verizon’s Government Cloud-Managed SD WAN solution by visiting verizongov.com.
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