PARIS, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
EKINOPS (Euronext Paris: EKI) (ISIN: FR0011466069), a
leading provider of open and fully interoperable Layer 1, 2 and 3
solutions to network operators, today announces that it is
partnering with VeloCloud, now part of VMware, to create a
virtualization platform targeted for both telecom operators and
service providers. The collaboration combines VMware SD-WAN by
VeloCloud with Ekinops OneAccess branded Open Virtualization
Platform (OVP) and OneManage Provisioning and Monitoring system in
a pre-validated and fully integrated solution that meets the
growing need for a simplified, flexible and more secure approach to
enterprise digital transformation and branch connectivity.
The OneAccess OVP Design Studio and OneManage software enable
service providers to offer their enterprise customers with a wide
range of new services running on an Ekinops vCPE or on a universal
CPE. Those services may include certified VNFs such as vRouters,
SD-WANs, vFirewalls, vSBC and WAN optimization functions as well as
simple virtualized Linux® or Windows® servers. In this context,
leveraging Ekinops OneManage and Design Studio allows Service
Providers to expand their services to the edges of their network
with agility and control, and deliver fast virtual network design
and end-to-end zero touch provisioning.
VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud delivers unprecedented visibility of
network and application performance enabling network optimization
over multiple WAN connections in a hybrid global enterprise network
environment. It provides enhanced Quality of Experience (QoE) to
end users through network optimization and the simplicity of a
centralized management while 'masking' the complexity of the
underlying WAN infrastructure. The combined Ekinops and VeloCloud
platform offers additional flexibility to host third-party VNFs
without compromising the simplicity and efficiency of a centralized
management solution.
Commenting on the partnership, Philippe Moulin, Chief Operating Officer
in charge of Access Products and Services at Ekinops
said: "Over the last few months, we have seen significant demand
for a uCPE solution driven by enterprise customers interested in
SD-WAN, server consolidation at the branch and a strong need for
multi-national deployments. The VMware solution is the recognized
leader in the SD-WAN sector and with global brand recognition and
the international footprint that this brings we are confident that
we have the right partner to deliver the world-class network
optimization solution that our SP customers are looking for their
large enterprise customers."
Sanjay Uppal, VP and GM,
VeloCloud Business Unit, VMware, commented: "Ekinops is a
leader in delivering branch office connectivity solutions for
service providers' enterprise customers and have been at the
forefront in the development of SDN/NFV networking and service
delivery platforms since its inception. This widely recognized
leadership position and advanced, field-proven technology makes
Ekinops a natural choice for integration with VMware SD-WAN by
VeloCloud."
VMware, VMware SD-WAN, and VeloCloud are registered
trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. or its subsidiaries in
the United States and other
jurisdictions.
For more information visit: www.ekinops.net
For further media information, or to schedule an interview with
Ekinops please contact Beckie
Richardson, iseepr on +44(0)113-350-1922,
beckie@iseepr.co.uk
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