Virtual network
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The challenge
Your organization faces escalating costs and complexity managing traditional hardware-centric networks. Downtime incidents result in significant financial losses, while supporting remote and hybrid work models strains existing infrastructure. Security threats are increasing, demanding granular micro-segmentation to protect sensitive data. Virtual networking addresses these challenges by providing software-defined control, automated failover, and enhanced security capabilities, allowing your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than reactive maintenance.
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20%
of SMBs could not survive a $10,000 data loss
$300K/hr
average downtime cost for large organizations
56%
increase in helpdesk tickets due to remote work
The solution
Virtual network addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.
Software-defined infrastructure
Abstracts network resources from physical hardware, enabling dynamic provisioning and scalability across diverse environments.
Centralized management
Provides a single pane of glass for managing the entire network fabric, simplifying configuration and reducing manual errors.
Micro-segmentation
Creates isolated virtual networks for sensitive data, minimizing the impact of security breaches and ensuring compliance.
Automated failover
Automatically reroutes traffic in the event of an outage, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime costs.
Aiops and predictive analytics
Uses machine learning to identify patterns, predict potential issues, and proactively optimize network performance.
Multi-vendor integration
Supports a broad ecosystem of virtual network functions (VNFs) from different vendors, enabling best-of-breed security and performance.
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How to evaluate virtual network
1
Deployment and integration fit
Verify the solution supports a hybrid multicloud approach and offers code-free admin capabilities for internal teams.
2
Security and compliance
Ensure the vendor has certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and verify their incident response maturity.
3
Reliability and support
Look for Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
4
TCO and pricing flexibility
Model multi-year TCO scenarios to identify hidden add-ons and evaluate usage-based pricing models.
Questions to ask suppliers
Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.
Virtual network RFP guide- How does your platform handle configuration drift, and can you demonstrate the system's ability to automatically roll back unauthorized changes?
- What specific user entity controls must our organization implement to maintain the security of your platform?
- Can you provide a detailed cutover runbook from a previous deployment of similar scale and industry complexity?
- What is your documented process for notifying customers of changes to your subprocessor list or any vulnerabilities discovered in your software's dependencies?