TORONTO and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Telus is getting into the network as a service (NaaS) market thanks to a partnership with Nuage Networks, a Nokia venture focused on software-defined networks.
Telus Network as a Service is a new software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution that enables businesses to virtually build, manage and cloud-optimize their networks quickly, easily and cost effectively through a flexible self-serve platform, Telus announced in a press release.
Establishing or expanding a network, or changing its configuration, can be a complex, expensive and time-consuming process for Canadian businesses, Telus said. Citing market research from IDC Analyst Connection, Telus said 80% of Canadian organizations agree that simplifying management of their networks would be a significant business benefit.
“Businesses looking to grow can be challenged by lengthy lead times and the complex IT required to build or change a network,” said Navin Arora, senior vice-president of business solutions at Telus. “Telus Network as a Service is a game-changer for Canadian businesses, helping them optimize their IT and reduce costs. Our cloud-based integrated connectivity platform is fast, easy to install and has self-serve capabilities, making it convenient for businesses looking for managed services.”
According to the company, Telus Network as a Service can reduce network deployment time by up to 80%, and provides full line of sight to network performance data. Businesses can enjoy cloud-optimization through improved network performance and customizable policies that ensure mission-critical traffic, such as VoIP, is prioritized over other types of network traffic, Telus said.
Furthermore, robust firewalls along with a 99.9% uptime guarantee and automatic wireless LTE backup in the event the primary connection fails will ensure data is safe and protected to prevent costly system downtime, according to Telus.
Telus NaaS can be installed over any Telus Internet solution and those of most other providers, Telus said, making it available to businesses across Canada.
“Telus is seizing the benefits of SD-WAN technology and the greater automation and flexibility it brings to its business customers,” said Sunil Khandekar, founder and CEO of Nuage Networks from Nokia. “Our technology provides a flexible and open SD-WAN infrastructure that can serve as a foundation for Telus’ next-generation WAN offerings.”
According to market research firm IDC, by the end of 2017 about 70% of enterprise customers responding to a global survey said they will have evaluated or deployed SD-WAN. Overall, IDC estimates the SD-WAN products and services market will be worth more than US$6 billion in 2020, up from about US$575 million in 2016.
For more information about Telus Network as a Service, visit telus.com/NaaS.
