{"id":2560,"date":"2018-07-19T07:44:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T12:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=2560"},"modified":"2018-07-18T09:49:25","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T14:49:25","slug":"tech-talks-sd-wan-fiber-internet-5g-and-more-from-verizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/tech-talks-sd-wan-fiber-internet-5g-and-more-from-verizon\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Talks: SD-WAN, Fiber Internet, 5G, and More From Verizon"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Verizon<\/a>In order to serve as a trusted advisor 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.\u00a0Based on our extensive experience and sales volume with the suppliers, we receive exclusive, direct and usually in person training from these vendors.\u00a0Our Tech Talks blog series offers a snapshot of these educational\u00a0sessions.<\/p>\n

<\/em>In recent years, new technologies have transformed the way companies of all sizes operate. Embracing developments such as the rise of\u00a0mobility<\/a>,\u00a0fiber Internet<\/a>, and\u00a0software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)<\/a>\u00a0is crucial for any organization looking to maintain a competitive edge. Our team of tech experts recently met with representatives from Verizon, one of our partners, to discuss the solutions they offer for enterprises seeking to leverage advanced technology to succeed in the digital age. Here’s a snapshot of what our team learned.<\/p>\n

Provider Overview
\n<\/strong>You’re probably already familiar with Verizon, a telecommunications company based in New York City that offers wireless products and services. The company is an industry leader in the realm of 4G wireless technology and is\u00a0preparing to\u00a0launch its first commercial 5G services<\/a>\u00a0this year in Sacramento. We can’t wait for Verizon and other providers to bring 5G to Chicago.<\/p>\n

Additionally,\u00a0Verizon Enterprise Solutions<\/a>\u00a0provides businesses with products that allow them to control costs, increase efficiency, and overall achieve success in an increasingly digital world. These offerings fall into the categories of mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), networks and Internet,\u00a0IT solutions and cloud<\/a>, business communications, and\u00a0security<\/a>. With one of the world’s most secure and stable global networks, Verizon Enterprise gives clients the opportunity to reach new levels of connectivity.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Featured Offerings
\n<\/strong>These are just a few of the cutting edge products and solutions from Verizon that companies can leverage to boost efficiency and gain connectivity, among other business benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Managed SD-WAN
\n<\/strong>For companies that increasingly rely on\u00a0cloud applications<\/a>, traditional Wide Area Network (WAN) offerings often aren’t enough. SD-WAN has gained popularity as an option for businesses seeking high-performing, secure multi-site networking solutions.\u00a0Managed SD-WAN from Verizon<\/a>\u00a0merges public and private networks to form a single virtualized, secure software-defined networking solution that’s responsive to changing demands and reliably connects apps to users. Verizon provides the tools, monitoring services, and support needed to maintain peak network performance for your company – and you don’t even need Internet from Verizon to utilize their SD-WAN services.<\/p>\n

Software Defined Secure Branch
\n<\/strong>This solution helps companies simplify their approach to branch connectivity by combining branch networking and security functions in one\u00a0software-defined security platform<\/a>. This product offers the following business benefits:<\/p>\n