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Historically, cloud networking provider Masergy has offered Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions like MPLS to help mid-size businesses and enterprises connect multiple sites. However, they have broadened their focus and evolved over the years to become much more than just a WAN provider. Now they also deliver comprehensive managed security and managed software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions.
Our team recently met with Masergy representatives for a lunch and learn to discuss their products and services. Here are some key details about the company and their managed security and SD-WAN solutions.
Provider Overview
Masergy is a leading provider of managed security, hybrid networking, and cloud communications solutions. The company got its start nearly two decades ago and combines an innovative software-defined platform with customizable solutions. Gartner has recognized the networking provider as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services (Global) for its portfolio of innovative hybrid networking offerings, including software-defined virtual private networks (SD-VPNs), SD-WAN, direct cloud connectivity, real-time analytics and service control, and managed network functions.
Featured Offerings
Here’s a quick rundown of some of this provider’s innovative security and networking offerings.
- Managed security: Masergy has a full-blown security operations center staffed by in-house certified security experts 24/7, which allows for continuous monitoring. Their managed security offering allows for comprehensive threat detection and response involving the use of advanced analytics, patented machine learning techniques, and more.
- Managed SD-WAN: For companies that rely increasingly on cloud-based applications, traditional WAN solutions are no longer enough. SD-WAN serves as a high-performing and secure multi-site networking solution. This managed SD-WAN offering gives businesses the benefits of an agile global network, including zero-touch provisioning, dynamic app performance, and built-in analytics. Gain the ability to add new sites to your network quickly while still containing costs.
If you’d like to learn more about solutions from this provider, please contact our team of expert cloud consultants. While talking to a vendor will allow you to evaluate their sales pitch, we can give you our objective perspective on a solution’s strengths and weaknesses. We work with a wide range of IT solutions from various providers and employ a vendor agnostic approach, which allows us to serve as a trusted advisor to organizations seeking IT solutions that best fit their unique needs.
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