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How new cloud architectures are changing the WAN landscape
Network Infrastructure

How new cloud architectures are changing the WAN landscape

Surging cloud usage is leading to new networking needs, says Silver Peak's Graham Schultz. He outlines the changing face of the network.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Silver Peak to showcase latest innovations at Cloud Expo Asia
Network Infrastructure

Silver Peak to showcase latest innovations at Cloud Expo Asia

Cloud Expo Asia is just around the corner and Silver Peak has announced it will be showcasing its latest series of innovations in SD-WAN.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson deploys Silver Peak SD-WAN solution to drive business growth
Network Infrastructure

Las Vegas Harley-Davidson deploys Silver Peak SD-WAN solution to drive business growth

The Orchestrator gives visibility into both legacy and cloud applications and gives admin the ability to centrally assign business intent policies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
How an SD-WAN can cure those security blues
Firewalls

How an SD-WAN can cure those security blues

SD-WANs must play an increasingly critical role in securing enterprises, says ZK Research's Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak. He outlines how.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Less is more: Why one VNF is better than four VNFs
Network Infrastructure

Less is more: Why one VNF is better than four VNFs

Silver Peak's Nav Chander offers some tips for service providers on virtualised network functions – and why more isn't always better.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
How to select the right managed SD-WAN service provider
Network Infrastructure

How to select the right managed SD-WAN service provider

Silver Peak's Graham Schulz serves up some tips for companies wanting help selecting a managed SD-WAN provider - and MSPs evaluating vendors.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
New deal to provide NEC with access to Sliver Peak SD-Wan solutions
Network Infrastructure

New deal to provide NEC with access to Sliver Peak SD-Wan solutions

Silver Peak has done a deal with NEC Networks and System Integration Corp which gives local NEC businesses access to the vendor's SD-Wan solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
SD-WAN solution maintains peak performance during gruelling stress test
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN solution maintains peak performance during gruelling stress test

Where other organisations may claim the high-resiliency and performance of their solutions, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has proved it.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Service providers drive new managed SD-WAN services
Network Infrastructure

Service providers drive new managed SD-WAN services

SD-WAN provides service providers a new way to address the changing enterprise connectivity needs. Silver Peak's David Hughes outlines the drivers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
SD-WAN solution subjected to stress tests, proves resiliency & availability
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN solution subjected to stress tests, proves resiliency & availability

The solution was subjected to hands-on stress tests to validate the resiliency of multi-link bonded tunnels and path conditioning.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
The changing value proposition of SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

The changing value proposition of SD-WAN

Analyst Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak, outlines SD-WAN purchase drivers - and why 2017 signals a change in the value proposition of SD-WAN.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
China Telecom, Silver Peak & Westcon-Comstor launch managed SD-WAN partnership
Network Infrastructure

China Telecom, Silver Peak & Westcon-Comstor launch managed SD-WAN partnership

Silver Peak and China Telecom Shanghai are teaming up to offer fully-managed SD-WAN services for enterprise customers across China.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Why SD-WAN is the 'killer app' for NFV services
Network Infrastructure

Why SD-WAN is the 'killer app' for NFV services

Silver Peak's Graham Schultz takes a look at the recent NFV World Congress, and a new Silver Peak vCPE offering for service providers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Silver Peak on how SD-WAN makes regional hubs a reality
Software-as-a-Service

Silver Peak on how SD-WAN makes regional hubs a reality

Debate has raged on for decades over WAN architecture. Hub-and-spoke or fully distributed mesh, which is better?.

By Zeus Kerravala • 4 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Why SD-WANs are essential for success with IoT
Network Infrastructure

Why SD-WANs are essential for success with IoT

Analyst Zeus Kerrala, writing on behalf of Silver Peak, outlines why the rise of IoT means businesses must rethink their WAN strategies.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Building a new SD-WAN? Tips for future-proofing your network
Unified Communications

Building a new SD-WAN? Tips for future-proofing your network

If your company is looking for a way to improve WAN functionality and service levels while lowering costs, then you don't have far to go.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Frost & Sullivan: MSPs can't afford to ignore the SD-WAN opportunity
Network Infrastructure

Frost & Sullivan: MSPs can't afford to ignore the SD-WAN opportunity

Silver Peak recently shared some very interesting findings for MSPs from a Frost & Sullivan study - essentially, ignore SD-WAN at your own peril.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
How to automate business intent with an SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

How to automate business intent with an SD-WAN

Revolutionising enterprise connectivity with SD-WAN, businesses embrace automation, streamlining WANs to champion cloud applications.

By David Hughes • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Why network managers must embrace automation, not fear it
Network Infrastructure

Why network managers must embrace automation, not fear it

As digital demand surges, network managers must shift from fear to embrace automation, ensuring agility and a competitive edge.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017