Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) technology provider FatPipe Networks says it now offers a SD-WAN Multi-Function VNF (virtual network function) capability that runs on Ciena’s 3906 and 3926 universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) platforms.
The FatPipe SD-WAN VNF in combination with Ciena's 3906 Platform enables SD-WAN connectivity, firewall/UTM capabilities, and WAN optimization features hosted on the platform. Customers can use Ciena's 3926 Platform for delivery of MEF 2.0-compliant Gigabit Ethernet connectivity as well as VNF hosting. Ciena's 3906 Platform is optimized for Gigabit Ethernet, while the 3926 Platform delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
"Service providers are seeking strong, long-term collaborators and we are seeing a flight to quality. The maturity of FatPipe's SD-WAN solutions and ease of implementation plus automation of services and resource management with Ciena's uCPE are decisive factors for our customer's NFV success," asserted Sanch Datta, CTO and president of FatPipe Networks.
"With an ongoing surge in demand for network connectivity and services, driven by high-bandwidth content and business-critical applications, the industry is witnessing firsthand how digital transformation impacts the network," added Brian Lavallée, senior director of portfolio marketing at Ciena. "CSPs and enterprises are actively modernizing their network assets to be increasingly intelligent, agile, and adaptive. With FatPipe Networks, we make this journey possible."
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