Just announced: Verizon reveals its SD-WAN, virtualization strategy…

Just announced: Verizon reveals its SD-WAN, virtualization strategy…

“Security. Operations. Accessibility. Network management. All of these things become easier and better enabled with SD-WAN,” says self-confessed SD-WAN zealot, Shawn Hakl, VP of business networks and security solutions at Verizon. Hakl’s complete eye-opening commentary can be read in its entirety in this tech brief that outlines Verizon’s plans in fewer than 4 minutes. Be the first to read up on exactly what Verizon feels are the inherent advantages – and some disadvantages – in terms of SD-WAN and virtualization. Topics to be addressed include: If the primary purchaser for SD-WAN isn’t always going to be the CIO, who “really” should be driving the SD-WAN train when it comes to both implementation and ROI? (Hint: How ‘bout the network engineer who lives this stuff every day?)  Why Hakl thinks virtualization in the data center (from a networking perspective) didn't go as far as it could have with storage and compute.  What open standards will Verizon be involved with now and 6 months from now, and what efforts are they pursuing in terms of systems management.  The problem with siloed technologies and responsibilities i.e. the security guy at his firewall, the network guy at his router and IT guy at his server can create a “concept of ownership” that's more often than not, counterproductive. And much more.

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