SOLUTION CASE STUDY
SD-WAN
Client Profile
Client Type - Mid-market
Region - AMER
Industry - Financial
Number of employees - 800
Business Challenge
- Significant time for turn-up and activation of net new branch locations.
- Lack of visibility.
- Lack of unified configuration.
- Complex WAN architecture
- Advanced engineering skill set for day-to-day management and support.
Solution Outcome
- Highly secure SD-WAN powered by VMware.
- Complete visibility into protocols and applications traversing the network.
- Templatized and standardized device configuration and deployment of new sites.
- Easy to navigate management interface.
Overview
TDI Vertical was engaged by a financial firm (Client) to design and implement SD-WAN architecture to support network connectivity between their HQ, branch locations, and two data centers.
The goal of SD-WAN was for the Client to minimize the time it takes to turn up a branch site, provide much-needed visibility into applications traversing the network, minimize the potential for user error by templatizing device configuration and allow management of the SD-WAN fabric using a non-text-based interface.
Implementation of SD-WAN was performed based on a multi-phase approach allowing TDI Vertical and the Client to safely phase out old WAN infrastructure while shifting traffic between the branches and data centers to a highly redundant, scalable and. Secure SD-WAN fabric.
Discover / Envision
To better understand the existing state of the wide-area network (WAN), TDI Vertical performed discovery and in-depth analysis of current topology and device configurations.
Collected information highlighted the need for a unified management plane and uncovered misconfigurations that could lead to downtime and potential loss of data.
Additionally, collaborative design sessions were held that allowed TDI Vertical to align SD-WAN technology, focusing on high availability, scalability, and security.
Solution Design
TDI Vertical developed an SD-WAN design and a migration plan to connect branch office locations and data centers with alignment to QoS and security requirements.
- High-level SD-WAN data center routing and security design.
- Low-level SD-WAN data center routing and security design.
- High-level branch office SD-WAN Implementation framework.
- Low-level branch office SD-WAN Implementation framework.
- Post-implementation validation and support framework.
Deliver / Deploy
The SD-WAN solution was implemented based on the design and a migration plan established during solution design.
SD-WAN services between the branch office and the data center environments allowed the Client to achieve a highly secure, distributed wide-area network with improved network availability and full hardware redundancy.
Pre-built templates and unified management provided the Client with tools to quickly turn up new branch locations while assuring error-free configuration.
Why Choose TDI Vertical?
Security Focused
At TDI Vertical, we understand the importance of cyber security. Our security-first approach is critical to the success of our customers and the longevity of their business. By prioritizing security, we minimize the risk of exposure and protect our customers against modern-day cyber security threats, including data breaches, malware attacks, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks.
Proven Experience
With extensive experience in information technology, TDI Vertical understands business challenges with technology, the latest trends, tools, and solutions. As a trusted advisor, our team provides our customers with valuable insights and recommendations based on our knowledge and industry experience, focusing on business needs, strategy, and growth.
Innovation Driven
As an innovation-driven solution provider, TDI Vertical follows a strategic approach to technology selection that involves identifying and evaluating emerging technologies that can provide unique solutions to business challenges. This approach goes beyond traditional technology evaluation methods and identifies innovative technologies to drive business growth and transformation.
