Published: 22 February 2023
When choosing providers for WAN services, I&O leaders focus on performance, cost optimization and agility. I&O leaders should assess providers’ WAN services; cloud interconnect; managed, software-defined WAN; and network function virtualization and universal customer premises equipment products.
The service providers in this research offer carrier-based cloud interconnect solutions from their own facilities; however, many rely on external entities to extend their geographical reach.
Eleven of the 12 providers support at least three software-defined WAN vendors and, at a minimum, support routing, security and optimization virtual network functions.
All providers in this research have expanded their internet-based transport options by introducing more local internet service provider partners, and six out of 12 providers have introduced enhanced internet services, as well as increased peering with cloud providers.
All providers have improved their security services, and most have launched managed, secure
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