Versa Networks announced a major expansion of its software-defined networking (SDN) capabilities from SD-WAN to software-defined branch (SD-Branch).
The company's enhanced Cloud IP Platform now enables large enterprises and service providers to virtualize and software-define the entire branch and WAN to further reduce complexity and increase IT agility.
The expanded capabilities are including:
- Ability to host third-party virtual network functions (VNFs) - providing a smooth migration to SD-WAN while simplifying lifecycle management and maintaining existing functions at the branch Integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet switching software support for reduced infrastructure sprawl and simplified single-pane management.
- Embedded LTE for reduced clutter and more resilient deployments
- Multi-vector malware security to protect against both known and zero-day threats, performing an on-premises scan initially and then a cloud look-up if the reference isn't already captured on the local Versa platform
Versa said that managed service providers can use the Versa Cloud IP Platform to offer a portfolio of managed services that combine MPLS, broadband Internet and mobile (3G/4G) network services with a Software-Defined Branch (SD-Branch), Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), Software-Defined Security (SD-Security) or Software-Defined Router (SD-Router).
Kelly Ahuja, CEO of Versa Networks
At Versa, we saw this as an opportunity and have innovated to deliver an agile and secure software-based infrastructure for the whole branch office as well as the WAN," said Kelly Ahuja, CEO of Versa Networks.
Mike Fratto, Research Director, Enterprise Networking and Data Center Technology, GlobalData
The software-defined branch can meet the agility, cost and security demands of today's enterprises by removing the reliance on fixed function hardware with multi-service software alternatives.
