Telstra Wednesday launched a number of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)-based products in Australia that lets businesses instantly deploy and configure services over Telstra’s networks. The products were developed in partnership with Cisco.
The first product, Internet Virtual Private Network(VPN) which is expected to be available later this month is designed to enable businesses to connect multiple sites and mobile workers to office networks, with secure, encrypted links over the public Internet, with just a few clicks on Telstra’s online portal.
The second product, available in beta is Cloud Gateway Protection, a virtual security appliance that can be deployed and configured in the cloud to protect internet access, cloud services and Next IP networks from malicious attacks and unauthorised access.
The third SDN product, the Data Centre Interconnect is an extension of Telstra’s global data centre interconnect SDN product PEN. Data Centre Interconnect will be available later in 2016.
Philip Jones, Telstra Executive Director of Global Products and Solutions
Just as cloud computing redefined the user compute experience – with simple, dynamic configuration and provisioning – SDN and NFV technologies are redefining the user experience on the network.
Kelly Ahuja, Cisco’s Senior Vice President of Service Provider Business, Products, and Solutions
Software and virtualisation are set to transform the network and customer experience for thousands of businesses everywhere.
