Project info

  • Date: Apr 20, 2021
  • Client: Insurance Company
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  • Address: Japan

The company is a provider of insurance solutions for various segments of customers, such as individuals, businesses, and rural communities.

The company draws on its global expertise in different product lines to help customers manage and reduce risks. The company has been proactive in transforming its work culture by adopting flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting and remote work, for all its employees.

The company has also decided to create a new branch network that can adapt to the digital transformation by using the latest technologies, such as cloud and fat applications. For its secure base infrastructure project, we helped the company deployed Cisco’s Catalyst LAN switches and SD-WAN solutions.

Business Challenge

  • How to support a wide range of working styles brought on by the spread of telecommuting
  • How to respond to fat applications, cloud usage, and other forms of digitalization.
  • Enhance security measures to protect the assets of a financial institution

Network Solutions

  • Cisco Catalyst Switches and SD- WANs in the head office as well as the branch offices
  • eJapan OfficeTechnical Services for project management, requirements definitions, configuration, and support

Business Result

  • Installed LAN switches and SD-WANs at the head office
  • Initiated a plan and process to continuously expand similar connectivity to all branch offices
  • Continuous advancement of software-defined networking (SDN) through the cloud
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How We Works

SD-WAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Network. It is a technology that allows enterprises to connect multiple locations across a large geographic area using software-defined policies and centralized management. SD-WAN enables businesses to optimize their network performance, security, and reliability by dynamically routing traffic over different types of links, such as broadband, MPLS, or cellular. SD-WAN also provides visibility and control over the network, allowing administrators to monitor and troubleshoot issues remotely.
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Enhanced security

SD Wan can encrypt data in transit, enforce granular policies, and integrate with cloud-based security services.
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Reduced Cost

SD Wan can lower the total cost of ownership by replacing expensive MPLS circuits with cheaper broadband connections, and simplifying network management and maintenance.
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Increased Agility

SD Wan can enable faster deployment of new sites and applications, support cloud migration and multi-cloud environments, and provide scalability and flexibility to meet c
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Improved Performance

SD Wan can dynamically route traffic across multiple paths, optimize bandwidth utilization, and reduce latency and packet loss.

Summary Results

A summary result by using SD Wan for a company is a concise overview of the benefits and challenges of implementing a software-defined wide area network (SD Wan) solution. SD Wan is a technology that allows companies to connect multiple locations, devices, and cloud services over a secure and flexible network. Some of the advantages of SD Wan include:

  • Reduced costs: SD Wan can lower the expenses of bandwidth, hardware, and maintenance by optimizing the use of existing resources and leveraging cheaper internet connections.
  • Improved performance: SD Wan can enhance the quality of service and user experience by dynamically routing traffic based on the application requirements, network conditions, and policies.
  • Increased security: SD Wan can provide end-to-end encryption, firewall, and threat detection capabilities to protect the data and devices on the network.
  • Simplified management: SD Wan can enable centralized control and visibility of the network through a single dashboard, reducing the complexity and overhead of managing multiple devices and vendors.

However, SD Wan also comes with some challenges that companies need to consider before adopting it, such as:

  • Compatibility: SD Wan may not be compatible with some legacy systems or applications that rely on specific network configurations or protocols.
  • Reliability: SD Wan may depend on the availability and quality of the internet connections, which can vary depending on the location and provider.
  • Security: SD Wan may expose the network to new risks or vulnerabilities that require additional measures or expertise to mitigate.
  • Implementation: SD Wan may require significant planning, testing, and training to ensure a smooth transition and integration with the existing network infrastructure and operations.

How artificial intelligence can help SD Wan management ?

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help to manage software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) for a company by providing several benefits, such as:

– Optimizing network performance and reliability: AI can monitor the network traffic and conditions, and dynamically adjust the routing and bandwidth allocation based on the application requirements and user preferences. AI can also detect and resolve network issues, such as congestion, latency, jitter, packet loss, and security threats, before they affect the user experience.

– Reducing operational costs and complexity: AI can automate the configuration and management of SD-WAN devices and policies, reducing the need for manual intervention and human errors. AI can also provide insights and recommendations for network optimization and improvement, based on data analysis and machine learning.

– Enhancing business agility and innovation: AI can enable faster and easier deployment of new applications and services across the SD-WAN network, by integrating with cloud platforms and APIs. AI can also support the adoption of new technologies and standards, such as 5G, edge computing, and IoT, by providing seamless connectivity and interoperability.