Verizon, Cisco Team To Expand Managed SD-WAN Options For Enterprises
The carrier and tech giant are expanding their existing relationship to add three new Cisco SD-WAN solutions to the Verizon Business portfolio. By Gina Narcisi February 18, 2021, 08:00 AM EST
Verizon Business is expanding its portfolio of managed SD-WAN offerings with the addition of three new Cisco SD-WAN products. Verizon and Cisco Systems have been working together since last year to help businesses build out agile networking infrastructure in light of new IT demands due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The addition of Cisco SD-WAN solutions to Verizon’s portfolio will combine Cisco’s expertise in the SD-WAN space with Verizon’s global footprint and support, the companies said on Thursday.
Juniper's automation portfolio, Juniper Paragon Automation, will help simplify and automate increasingly-complex network operations for enterprises, the vendor said.
The Hottest Enterprise 5G Trends We Saw At CES 2021
AT&T’s Anne Chow and Qualcomm’s Alex Holcman talked 5G availability, network slicing, new device capabilities, and business applications at CES 2021. By Gina Narcisi January 18, 2021, 02:00 PM EST
The Enterprise Perspective
2020 was the year that carriers across the globe began lighting up their 5G networks for the first time and despite pressures like a worldwide pandemic, the demand for cellular technology increased significantly as many companies attempted to change or evolve their business models overnight to keep the doors open during the global health crisis. This meant business being done in remote locations or new areas being connected for the first time, including curbsides and parking lots. While early buzz around 5G centered on the consumer play, the next-generation cellular connectivity option is quickly becoming even more critical for businesses.