SD-WAN as a Service location networking: less effort, more control

Your company is growing, your network is growing too, demands are increasing, but IT resources remain limited? With SD-WAN as a Service from CMS, you can connect your locations efficiently and reliably – without major technical effort.

With SD-WAN as a Service from CMS, companies receive smart site networking without having to worry about operations, maintenance, or security. Thanks to Extreme Networks technology, SD-WAN is enhanced with fabric functionalities - offering Layer 2 services over WAN and flexible license and hardware separation.

Use SD-WAN as a service and focus on your business - we'll take care of your network.

SD-WAN without complexity - with CMS

Connecting all locations through your own SD-WAN is not just a technical decision. You need to acquire the hardware, take care of software updates, maintain configurations, and implement security measures. This takes time and ties up resources of an IT department that is usually already working at its capacity limit. With SD-WAN as a Service, we take this work off your hands.

  • Higher availability: Automatic failover ensures uninterrupted connections, even if one line fails.
  • Automated rollout of new locations: Thanks to zero-touch deployment, new branches can be integrated quickly.
  • Optimized performance: Thanks to intelligent traffic management, business-critical applications always have priority.
  • True SD-WAN functionality instead of VPN extension: Many SD-WAN solutions are just enhanced VPNs. CMS relies on a complete software-defined architecture with application transparency, traffic control, and intelligent load balancing.
  • Fabric technology for maximum security: This technology enables layer 2 services across WAN distances – a major advantage for sensitive IT environments.
  • Flexible billing – You pay a predictable service fee instead of making high investments in hardware and licenses.

Full control through separation of hardware and licenses

Many SD-WAN providers force their customers into rigid models: Buy hardware, then you're bound to specific licenses. CMS takes a different approach. With SD-WAN as a Service, hardware and licenses are decoupled:

  • Customers can buy the hardware themselves, but don't have to: Those who want to use their own hardware can do so and use the MSP service with license management. Alternatively, CMS offers a complete Network-as-a-Service model where both hardware and management and configuration are provided.

  • SD-WAN functionality via MSP license: The software is provided flexibly and independently of the hardware and can be scaled as needed.

  • Simple license management: You receive the appropriate license for the purchased hardware.

  • Easy scaling: Need to add more locations or bandwidth? No problem - without having to change your entire infrastructure.

SD-WAN with Extreme Power: The Fabric Technology from Extreme Networks

For SD-WAN as a Service, CMS relies on the powerful fabric technology from Extreme Networks. This makes SD-WAN not just an intelligent routing tool, but offers additional benefits:

  • Layer 2 Services over WAN: While traditional SD-WAN typically only supports Layer 3 routing, Fabric enables Layer 2 extension over WAN connections – ideal for companies with strict network and security requirements.

  • Centralized Management and Automation: You can control all locations through a single platform without individual configuration per branch.

  • Maximum Efficiency through Fabric Architecture: You benefit from optimized management and automated deployment of network configurations. This means: less administrative effort, consistent and secure network structure across all locations.

How it works: SD-WAN as a Service in four steps

The concept is very simple:

1.
Analysis of your network

Together we identify your requirements and establish a suitable SD-WAN strategy with you.

2.
Hardware Provision

Together we select the appropriate hardware for you, CMS takes care of the setup and integration.

3.
Licensing and Activation

We provide you with SD-WAN functionality and, if desired, take over monitoring and maintenance of your SD-WAN solution for you.

4.
lexible Extension According to Requirements

If the requirements for your solution change, the SD-WAN model can be easily adjusted.

Who benefits from SD-WAN as a Service?

SD-WAN as a Service is relevant for almost any industry that requires secure, flexible, and cost-efficient networking of locations. Companies with distributed sites and high security requirements particularly benefit from the solution.

  • Companies with multiple locations: Unified management and seamless communication between branches.

  • Industry & Manufacturing: Secure and stable networking of production and storage locations with high redundancy and optimized connection to IoT and control systems.

  • Healthcare: Secure, low-latency connections for telemedicine, digital patient records, and emergency networks.

  • Retail & Branch Operations: Stable networking of branches and locations with central management and secure connection for POS systems.

  • Logistics & Transport: Seamless communication between warehouse and transport networks with real-time data flow for efficient supply chains.

  • Government & Smart Cities: Secure and scalable infrastructure for municipal IT systems, traffic management, and smart city solutions.

  • Energy Providers & Critical Infrastructure: Highly available networks for decentralized energy generation, smart grids, and monitoring mechanisms.

  • Trade Shows & Events: Temporary and high-performance network solutions for event locations, conferences, and international trade show appearances.

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