To serve as technology consultants to our clients, we need to stay up to speed with the latest IT trends and solutions. To achieve that, our team of IT experts attends weekly training sessions conducted by various IT solution providers. Based on our extensive experience and sales volume with the suppliers, we receive exclusive, direct and usually in-person training from these suppliers. Our Tech Talks blog series offers a snapshot of these educational sessions.
A marketing agency with three locations in the U.S. acquired another agency with an international presence. To tackle the challenge of merging networks and connecting all the locations involved, the agency turned to one of our technology partners. Collaboration was vital for the client, as their staff members exchanged multiple large files each workday and utilized videoconferencing for essential meetings to move projects forward. The business needed more bandwidth to support productivity.
Our partner, a global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, assigned a project manager who delivered timelines and scheduled recurring status calls to keep everything on schedule. The provider’s engineers then suggested a solution that involved internet connections at each site and global SD-WAN services. Our partner also recommended cloud connection services since the agency relied on Microsoft Azure to store files.
Ultimately, our partner successfully boosted bandwidth for all locations and lowered network costs. On top of that, the NaaS provider’s 24/7 network operations center (NOC) is always available to rapidly resolve any issues.
If you want to achieve better network performance, you should consider partnering with the same provider. Our technology consultants reviewed the supplier’s portfolio during a recent meeting with their sales team. Here’s some must-know information about their background and services to help you make a well-informed purchasing decision.
Provider overview
Founded in 2003, this Illinois-based provider empowers cloud-first companies with comprehensive and flexible tech solutions. In addition to Network as a Service, they specialize in SD-WAN, managed security, voice services, and solutions for cloud managed service providers (MSPs).
They’ve earned multiple Stevie Awards for sales and customer service. This provider works with clients across various industries, such as retail, automotive, hospitality, finance, healthcare, food, consumer brands, and government/consulting. Notable customers include Tesla, KPMG, Hormel Foods, and JW Marriott.
Featured offering: Network as a Service (NaaS)
This supplier offers multi-cloud access through a single platform and leverages a cloud enablement strategy that meets complex business needs via tailored solutions. They simplify the process of constructing and maintaining high-performance networks and offer a range of connectivity options – including MPLS, dedicated internet access, private line, cable broadband, DSL, 4G wireless internet, satellite, and cloud connection services.
Their Network as a Service solutions include the following features and benefits:
100 percent uptime
Fully redundant backbone
Over 300 interconnections
Priority connections to leading cloud and voice providers
7 dual-core POPs
Connectivity across over 42,000 zip codes, including 8.5 million commercial buildings
SASE-aligned network
Last-mile flexibility
When you partner with this supplier, you’ll have a highly responsive, dedicated team on your side, including solution architects, project managers, network operations specialists, customer care staff, and customer success managers. You’ll also have access to a convenient portal to manage your account and services.
Our consultants can help if you want to explore managed network services for your business. With our 20+ years of experience in IT and access to advanced tools and exclusive cutting-edge research, we can efficiently pinpoint products and providers that align with your requirements. Our team can also generate objective comparison matrices so you can evaluate your options side-by-side. Don’t spend dozens of hours researching and shopping around on your own when we can do the homework for you.
Begin your transformation today by calling 877-599-3999 or emailing sales@stratospherenetworks.com to connect with our consultants.
