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VeloCloud Kept Users Connected during the Level 3 Outage!

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VeloCloud Kept Users Connected during the Level 3 Outage!

Internet connectivity is now easily one of the most critical components in a business now.  Without it, many aspects of companies would not function and result in many lost opportunities and big loss to profit.  One such example would be what happened on November 6, in which Level 3 an ISP backbone used by many internet providers in the US went offline for 90 minutes.  This was a disaster to many as they panicked due to the huge impact it had to their business and livelihood.  However, this was not the case for SD-WAN users. In fact, many VeloCloud users were not even aware of an internet blackout until the next day.  This is thanks to VeloCloud’s Dynamic Multipath Optimization.

With Dynamic Multipath Optimization (DMPO), all transport links are monitored on a continuous basis and when issues arise, traffic is steered proactively, dynamically and automatically on a sub-second basis to an alternative transport path(s).  This dynamic steering was what prevented VeloCloud users from experiencing the 90-minute blackout other Level 3 subscribers felt.  VeloCloud’s sub-second steering allows independent decisions in both uplink and downlink directions without introducing any asymmetric routing to avoid impacts from brownout or blackout conditions.

Below are some examples of the impact of the Level 3 outage on VeloCloud Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN:

First example is of a customer with dual Comcast links and a single Verizon LTE link in active mode.  From the Quality of Experience screenshot, you can clearly see the packet loss and jitter indicated by the yellow and red bands.  The long stretch of red from the Comcast links was the portion of the day when Level 3’s outage happens, the red band of course meaning there was almost no passable way for traffic to go through that link.  From the overall VeloCloud enhancement, you can see that the customer experienced almost no downtime of their connections even though the Comcast links were in the red for so long.

The second example will be a VeloCloud user who uses a broadband cable internet link and a DSL link.  The Comcast cable link again is using Level 3 as its ISP backbone.  From here, we can see an even better result as the customer had no downtime whatsoever as there was no red band after the VeloCloud enhancement even when the Comcast link had almost no connectivity it was still able to get a quality score of ever 9.94.

To learn more about how VeloCloud can help your business, please visit our product page on VeloCloud or contact us directly at 893-9515!

Power Shift in the SD-WAN Market

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Power Shift in the SD-WAN Market

The SD-WAN market is seeing more and more businesses opting to integrate SD-WAN solutions into their IT systems. One of the rising stars of the growing industry, Velocloud, has gone with the approach of making SD-WAN “as a service”.  In an interview with CRN, VeloCloud CEO Sanjay Uppal explained his insights on the SD-WAN market, more specifically SD-WAN as a Service model.

“As things shift into more white-box and commodity hardware with software running as a service on top, the power is shifting,” said Uppal. “The move is afoot in terms of the power shifting to the buyer and they want SD-WAN as a Service, not SD-WAN as just another box. … No longer are people going to be locked in to custom hardware and proprietary platforms.”

VeloCloud, being under the model of “as a Service”, is precisely what sets it apart from the competition as no one else in the industry is following this solution model.  Majority of the competition either sell it as product, software or event more recently as a cloud gateway.  VeloCloud however, sell it to the customers on a consumption basis, what they need is what they get.

At the end of the day, if you go to an enterprise whether it be retail, banks or insurance, their main concern will be the business result or ROIs (return on investment).  In which VeloCloud sells them solutions which are tailor made for their problems, not based on what is the highest performing model.

VeloCloud puts its efforts on the outcome that the CIO is going after and then all of the architecture and programs that they put in place for the channel really support that.  This allows VeloCloud to go to the MSP and service provider and say, ‘We have a running system with over 700 enterprise customers. … We can train you on how to run this service, how to create demand for this service, how to train your people for it, how to do the logistics and support.’ That’s what the channel wants to hear.

To learn more about VeloCloud, visit our product page here.

Avail of the Office 365 High Performance Bundle Now!

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Avail of the Office 365 High Performance Bundle Now!

The number 1 productivity suite in the market just got better with CT Link’s High Performance Bundle!  Be able to improve you workforce’s efficiency and productivity with Office 365 while being able to optimize you WAN connectivity with a Cloud Delivered SD-WAN Solution from VeloCloud!

When you purchase any of these Office 365 (1 Year plan) products your will be given 1 VeloCloud Subscription for every 150 Licenses!

  • Exchange Online
  • Business Essentials
  • Business Premium
  • Enterprise Plan 1 (or other higher plans)

What is VeloCloud?

Velcloud is a Cloud Delivered SD-WAN solution that enables simple, agile and secure branch office wide area networks that includes cloud networking and dynamic multipath optimization to make ordinary broadband behave as Enterprise-grade links and a virtual network service catalog for efficient orchestration.

 

TERMS AND CONDITION:

  • Promo is valid until August 1, 2017
  • Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for Office 365 Promo is 150 licenses
  • Implementation, Consultation and Technical Support is not included
  • Promo also applies to other Office 365 Plans
  • VeloCloud Edge 520 for 30MBPS with 2 Ethernet Connection
  • Additional charges will be incurred if VeloCloud deployment is outside Metro Manila
  • Delivery Lead Time : 30 Days

About VeloCloud

VeloCloud is a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution that provides a secure, reliable, and high-performance network for enterprise customers. The solution uses a combination of software and hardware to provide a virtual overlay network that can connect multiple locations, data centers, and cloud services over any type of WAN connection.

The VeloCloud SD-WAN solution provides a range of benefits, including improved application performance, increased network agility, and reduced costs. By virtualizing the network, VeloCloud allows enterprises to leverage multiple WAN links, including broadband, LTE, and MPLS, to create a more resilient and efficient network. The solution also includes a range of security features, such as encryption, firewalling, and threat detection, to protect against cyber threats.

VeloCloud’s cloud-based management platform allows IT teams to centrally manage the entire network, including configuring and provisioning devices, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting issues. The platform also includes advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, which enable IT teams to gain insights into network usage, performance, and security.

VeloCloud’s solution is designed to be flexible and scalable, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. The solution can be deployed as a hardware appliance, a virtual appliance, or a cloud service, depending on the needs of the enterprise. VeloCloud also integrates with a range of third-party solutions, including cloud providers, security vendors, and network service providers.

Join Our Upcoming Event Pushstart!

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Join Our Upcoming Event Pushstart!

Cloud technology is being used more by many companies due to its operational and economic benefits it can provide to them. This in turn puts more importance into securing your virtualized data centers, cloud deployments and hybrid environments. Leaving any gaps or neglecting any aspect in your security can now expose you and your company to more threats and serious breaches such as ransomware and other malicious attacks.

CT Link Systems, Inc., in partnership with Trend Micro, invites you to attend our upcoming event, Pushstart, to learn more on how you can better secure your company from the growing threats on Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services!

Register HERE if you would like to learn more!

 

About Cisco

Cisco is a multinational technology corporation that specializes in networking and communication technologies. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and has offices and operations in over 100 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1984, Cisco has become a leading provider of networking equipment and solutions for businesses and organizations of all sizes. The company’s products and services include routers, switches, wireless access points, security solutions, collaboration tools, and software-defined networking solutions.

Cisco’s networking solutions enable businesses to connect their devices, applications, and data across local and wide-area networks, as well as the internet. The company’s products are designed to provide fast, reliable, and secure connectivity, with features such as Quality of Service (QoS), network segmentation, and advanced security protocols.

In addition to its hardware products, Cisco also offers a range of software solutions for network management, security, and collaboration. The company’s software-defined networking solutions provide a flexible and scalable approach to network management, enabling businesses to easily configure and manage their networks through a centralized dashboard.

Cisco’s collaboration tools enable teams to work together more effectively, with features such as video conferencing, messaging, and file sharing. The company’s security solutions provide protection against cyber threats, with features such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and endpoint protection.

VeloCloud Launches a SD- WAN Security Technology Partner Ecosystem!

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VeloCloud Launches a SD- WAN Security Technology Partner Ecosystem!

The SD-WAN market is growing at a very fast pace.  It is estimated to exceed $6 billion in revenue worldwide by 2020 while still compounding an annual growth rate of more than 90% over a forecast period between 2015 to 2020.  By 2018, it is also expected that about 82% of North American enterprises will be using SD-WAN which is remarkable considering the technology is still in its early days.

With the option to choose what kind of link is best in a given situation (MPLS, broadband, LTE, or any combination of these), besides optimizing your WAN link, you will also be able to provide additional capacity to avoid blackouts and brownouts.

With such features, VeloCloud makes sure to take the necessary steps to ensure that your data will be secure when using its comprehensive SD-WAN solution.  Recently, VeloCloud has taken a big step towards a more comprehensive security ecosystem which it calls the “SD- WAN Security Technology Partner Program”.  A multifaceted effort of collaboration between a wide range of technology companies to help protect users’ branch, data center and cloud networks which results in a top notch end-to-end security option for SD-WAN which seamlessly includes both on premise and cloud networks.

Partners are given access to VeloCloud’s APIs through a formal software development kit which helps simplify the process for partners who are interested in developing security solutions for VeloCloud’s SD-WAN architecture.  VeloCloud has also opened up a virtual network function (VNF) framework to its partners in the security ecosystem to help develop their own security VNFs within its framework.  VeloCloud also allows for cloud security by allowing third party security vendors to bring their own services into marketplaces operated by service providers such as Azure and Amazon.

Besides the security ecosystem, VeloCloud also has its own security capabilities which are integral parts of its SD-WAN architecture.  One example would be its zero-touch deployment model in which you can be shipped a non-configured VeloCloud edge to any of your branches or remote locations and once connected to your link it will securely authenticate and encrypt across your network.  With its unique way of key management for vCPEs on your network, it will be able to help check your tunnel integrity while helping with scalability and your dynamic multipath VPN.

To learn more about VeloCloud’s security, please read the article here!

CT Link Systems Partners with VeloCloud for SD-WAN

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CT Link Systems Partners with VeloCloud for SD-WAN

It is a common consensus that the Philippines has one of the lowest average internet connection speeds in the world. According to Akamai’s Q3-2016 State of the Internet report, the Philippines ranks 103 globally with an internet connection speed averaging only 4.2 mbps.  Majority of internet connections in the Philippines are below this average.  Only 29% of the connections are above 4 mbps; a low 5.4% of connections are above 10 mbps; a dismal 2.4% of the connections are above 15 mbps.  Moreover, not only does the Philippines have a low average internet connection speed, it also ranks one of the highest in terms of internet service costs compared to other countries.

The Philippines’ internet infrastructure is preventing many enterprises from adopting cloud services such as Microsoft Office 365 or Azure. We also hear from customers about their challenges in availing reliable and cost-effective wide-area-network infrastructure services to interconnect their nationwide branch network.

To help customers establish a more reliable WAN infrastructure at a more reasonable cost, CT Link is partnering with VeloCloud to offer SD-WAN services in the Philippines.

VeloCloud, a Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN pioneer, simplifies branch WAN networking by automating deployment and improving performance over private, broadband Internet and LTE links for today’s increasingly distributed enterprises, as well as service providers.

About VeloCloud

VeloCloud is a cloud-delivered software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution designed to simplify and optimize enterprise network connectivity. The company was founded in 2012 and acquired by VMware in 2017.

Traditionally, enterprise networks have been built on expensive, proprietary hardware devices that are complex to deploy and manage. VeloCloud’s SD-WAN solution offers a new approach, using cloud-based software to virtualize and simplify the network infrastructure. This makes it easier for companies to connect their branch offices, data centers, and cloud resources together in a secure and reliable way.

VeloCloud’s solution uses a combination of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) technologies to create a highly scalable and flexible network architecture. The SD-WAN solution intelligently routes traffic across multiple network links, including broadband, LTE, and MPLS, to optimize performance and minimize costs. It also includes advanced security features such as encryption and firewalls to protect against cyber threats.

One of the key benefits of VeloCloud’s SD-WAN solution is its simplicity. The solution can be deployed and managed from a single cloud-based console, making it easy to configure and monitor the network. This reduces the need for specialized networking expertise and makes it possible for organizations to quickly adapt to changing business requirements.

Another advantage of VeloCloud’s solution is its ability to integrate with existing networking infrastructure. The solution supports a wide range of networking protocols and can be used with legacy devices, enabling organizations to leverage their existing investments while modernizing their network architecture.

To learn more about VeloCloud, please visit our VeloCloud Product Page.

Workplaces Redefined – A Workshop by Microsoft and CT Link Systems

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Workplaces Redefined – A Workshop by Microsoft and CT Link Systems

Enterprise Social ProgramFacebook is the top Social Networking site. But Facebook may not be the appropriate place to share corporate information. There are also many instant messaging tools such as Viber, WhatsApp, Line or Yahoo Messenger available but an organization does not have oversight nor control over the communications going thru these channels.

Microsoft’s vision for Enterprise Social is driven by a product roadmap including Yammer, Office 365, SharePoint Online, Dynamics CRM and Skype for Business. These tools are designed with Security, Integration and Collaboration in mind.

The Enterprise Social space is both hot and fragmented. Over the next 12-18 months, most Enterprises will define their strategy for Enterprise-Social solutions, whether focused more broadly on team collaboration, or more specific to areas such as accelerating innovation, engaging employees, etc.

In this workshop, Microsoft and CT Link Systems would like to share the trends in Enterprise Social Networking and will demonstrate how these tools can help increase productivity and enhance collaboration in work places. Join us to experience how Yammer and Skype for Business can transform your work space.

Register here.

About Office 365

Office 365 is a cloud-based subscription service offered by Microsoft that provides a suite of productivity tools to help individuals and businesses streamline their work processes. The service includes a range of familiar applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, as well as other tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

One of the key benefits of Office 365 is its cloud-based nature, which means that users can access their documents and files from anywhere, at any time, using any device that has an internet connection. This flexibility makes it easy for users to collaborate with others, whether they are in the same office or working remotely from different locations.

Office 365 also offers a range of features designed to make collaboration more seamless, such as real-time co-authoring, which allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, and version history, which enables users to see and revert to earlier versions of a document if needed.

In addition, Office 365 provides users with a range of tools for communication and collaboration, such as Microsoft Teams, which allows users to chat, share files, and collaborate on projects in real-time. SharePoint and OneDrive also provide users with a secure and reliable platform for storing and sharing documents and files.

Another key advantage of Office 365 is its subscription model, which provides users with access to regular updates and new features without the need for manual installation or upgrades. This ensures that users always have access to the latest tools and functionality, without the hassle of manual updates.