Cradlepoint Announces Availability of 5G-Optimized SD-WAN that is Network Slicing-Ready
09 November 2022 - 2:00AM
Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G
wireless network solutions, today announced the availability of the
first 5G-optimized SD-WAN solution, designed to close the gap
between enterprises and network operators to make network slicing a
reality. The solution is part of NetCloud Exchange (NCX), an
extension of Cradlepoint's NetCloud solution that integrates
security, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust into a single Wireless WAN
architecture.
5G is quickly emerging as essential WAN infrastructure, enabling
agile connectivity for vehicles, IoT devices, remote workers, and
more. One of the most anticipated 5G features across enterprises is
network slicing, offering organizations distinctive levels of
end-to-end performance across cellular networks. With mass 5G
deployments on the horizon, SD-WAN plays a critical part in the
successful rollout and adoption of 5G Standalone (SA) networks with
network slicing, the availability of which will accelerate through
2023.
Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Exchange (NCX) allows organizations to
create multiple modem WAN interfaces aligned to slice instances
defined by 5G SA networks. Organizations can then apply
application-based policies to steer traffic to unique network
slices, whether it is a type of ultra-reliable low latency slice,
an enhanced mobile broadband slice, a machine-to-machine slice, or
a custom slice defined by the operator.
Cradlepoint has also made some critical adaptations to
traditional SD-WAN technology so that it performs effectively
across 5G WANs. Key enhancements include:
- Consideration of cellular-specific attributes when
steering traffic: NCX’s SD-WAN solution considers
cellular-centric attributes such as available bandwidth and data
usage when steering traffic, enabling more cost-effective and
reliable 5G networking.
- Preservation of bandwidth across metered
links: The solution uses in-line traffic to calculate WAN
performance metrics, preventing impacts on data plans and
eliminating the administrative burden of manually scheduling
measurements.
- Integration of Cradlepoint Cellular Intelligence to
provide better insights and visibility of 5G networks:
Incorporates comprehensive cellular insights that include cellular
service provider visibility, the ability to view cellular signal
strength and the ability to plot the location of both SD-WAN
routers and the serving cell towers on a map for optimal placement
of devices.
“Organizations are equally interested in the ease of
provisioning as they are in the benefits of network slicing,” said
Donna Johnson, SVP of Marketing at Cradlepoint. “Cradlepoint NCX
SD-WAN marries cellular simplicity and mobility with the ease of
cloud management.”
NetCloud Exchange’s SD-WAN solution leverages the NetCloud
Exchange Service Gateway, the Secure Connect solution, and select
Cradlepoint routers for deployment. It is fully managed through
NetCloud Manager, Cradlepoint’s comprehensive cloud management and
orchestration platform, and is generally available this month.
For more information on Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN
solution, including details on availability, please visit the
following: https://cradlepoint.com/products/sd-wan/
About CradlepointCradlepoint enables the
freedom to connect people, places, and things that drive more
experiences, more ways to work, and better business results —
anywhere. The company is a pioneer in Wireless WAN, offering
advanced 4G and 5G routers and adapters — controlled through
Cradlepoint NetCloud™. Enterprise businesses and public sector
agencies rely on Cradlepoint and its Cellular Intelligence to build
a reliable, secure network wherever they need it, connecting fixed
and temporary sites, vehicles, IoT devices, and remote employees.
Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Cradlepoint is wholly owned
subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and part of their Business
Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions. It has international offices in
Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, India, and Latin America.
www.cradlepoint.com
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