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Oct 29, 2019

2 min read

SD-WAN Solutions – 3 Myths Busted

Whether we’re talking router replacement, vendor selection or seamless migration, it’s time to get the SD-WAN facts straight.

Jul 18, 2019

9 min read

Webinar: SD-WAN Features to Consider

Nov 20, 2019

1 min read

How do I get started?

With more than 30 SD-WAN products in the market, sorting through which solution is right for you can be challenging. We help you figure out how SD-WAN can impact your business and pick the right solution for your IT and business objectives.

Evaluate

When evaluating SD-WAN solutions, it's important to compare the different orchestration and automation techniques each offers as well have a foundational understanding of the technology's impact on both IT and the business.

Lab

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Foundations Lab

The Cisco SD-WAN Foundations Lab is a capability of the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) designed to provide an environment to gain hands-on experience with the fundamental features of Cisco's SD-WAN solution. The environment that supports the lab is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.

Nov 13, 2019

2 min read

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Lab Silver Peak

Silver Peak SD-WAN Foundations Lab

With a Silver Peak business-first networking model, the network enables the business, rather than the business conforming to the constraints of the network.

Oct 28, 2019

2 min read

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Lab SD-WAN by VeloCloud

VeloCloud Foundations Lab

Welcome to the WWT ATC VeloCloud Fundamentals on-demand environment. This environment allows you to gain hands-on experience with the Velocloud SD-WAN solution. This is a dynamic environment that can be used for self-study as well as for creating a custom demonstration. The purpose of the sandbox is to help you develop proficiency in deploying, managing and monitoring the Velocloud SD-WAN solution.

Oct 29, 2019

2 min read

Briefing Meraki SD-WAN

SD-WAN Technology Briefing

Software-Defined WAN offers organizations flexible connectivity, facilitates cloud strategies and improves application performance, all in a secure environment. It also can improve operational efficiencies and help control or reduce WAN costs. Approaches to SD-WAN implementation and supported capabilities vary from one OEM to another. This briefing will explore four of the top SD-WAN vendors and highlight the innovative features that set each of their solutions apart, including a live demonstration of our on-demand SD-WAN lab environments and explanation of how to access them.

Oct 25, 2019

1 min read

Design

Our hands-on labs let you view demos and form your own test plans for the three SD-WAN manufacturers we have found are most relevant to large enterprise IT organizations: Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud and Silverpeak.

Workshop Meraki SD-WAN

Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Workshop

Oct 28, 2019

2 min read

Article Cloud Networking

Cloud Networking 101

Take a look at this crash course on cloud networking, including top considerations and use cases.

May 16, 2019

2 min read

Enterprise Architecture

Jul 17, 2019

4 min read

Lab

Cisco SD-WAN 20.x Sandbox

The Cisco SD-WAN 20.x Sandbox is a capability of the ATC designed to provide an environment to gain hands on experience with the latest features in the Cisco SD-WAN solution. The environment that supports the Cisco SD-WAN 20.x Sandbox is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.

Oct 23, 2020

2 min read

Implement

Auto-provisioning reduces cost, time, complexity and errors during migration. Migrate your legacy WAN routers to SD-WAN solutions for a safe and seamless transition. See how you can achieve a fully resilient and redundant transport of network traffic as well as use real-time traffic engineering to optimize the quality of service.

Branch Services

Sep 5, 2019

1 min read

Supply Chain and Integration Services

Simplified IT deployments that accelerate time to market, predict workflows and reduce costs.

Case Study Viptela

WWT Pilots, Integrates and Installs Cisco SD-WAN Solution

Transform your organization with SD-WAN. Upgrade network visibility and security, improve workforce productivity, accelerate time to market through automation and reduce costs.

Oct 22, 2019

6 min read

Infrastructure Services

Assessing today's technology, designing tomorrow's solutions and seamlessly deploying critical investments at scale around the world.

Operate

Maximize your investment and get the most out of the network management capabilities provided by SD-WAN solutions with monitoring solutions that give IT visibility into traffic demand, saving time and cost.

Workshop Infrastructure Services

IT Managed Services

Nov 20, 2019

4 min read

Value Stream Mapping Workshop

Participants will conduct guided analysis of process areas through ideation and development of controls for future-state operating models. Benefits of our action plan include reduced overall IT costs through automation, reduced overall risk associated with product or services deployment, and reduced time to execute tasks and processes.

Nov 4, 2019

1 min read

Article Infrastructure Automation

Creating the Art of the Possible Through Custom Integrations

WWT uses Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to create innovative, customizable demonstration applications that integrate with off-the-shelf platforms.

Oct 12, 2021

5 min read

Strategic Resourcing

Matching the best talent to your needs. Delivering the right support at the right time to drive outcomes.

Case studies

Case Study Retail

ATC Lab Services Helps Mega-Scale Retailer Test SD-WAN Vendor Solutions

The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Lab Services Team helped design, build and execute a proof of concept (POC) with a Mega-Scale Retailer that was interested in a global technology refresh of their retail stores and distribution outlets. The ATC Lab Services Team and Retailer evaluated SD-WAN solutions from four vendors against a standard test plan created in conjunction with the Retailer's priority use cases.

Sep 5, 2019

3 min read

Case Study Cisco SD-WAN

WWT Helps Major Telco Deliver on SD-WAN Commitment to Wall Street

Service provider uses SD-WAN platform to deliver innovative, next-gen services to business clients faster than ever

Dec 2, 2019

3 min read

Case Study Retail

Retailer: Large-scale Network Upgrade

WWT accelerates omnichannel strategy for a large retail organization with proofs of concept, pre-configuration and cutover expertise around Cisco Meraki.

Sep 5, 2019

3 min read

Case Study Supply Chain and Integration Services

National Insurance Mutual Firm Controls Costs, Streamlines Management With Cisco ONE

A national insurance firm adopted Cisco ONE software to reduce expenses and simplify their network deployment and management for more than 200 locations.

Sep 13, 2019

2 min read

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WWT

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WWT

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WWT

Business Development Manager

Mark Ibrahim

WWT

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Warren Jackson

WWT

Domain Architect

Ryan Makelky

WWT

Technical Solutions Architect (SD-WAN and Enterprise Networking)

Jordan Martin

WWT

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Robert Phillips

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Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Foundations Lab

Nov 13, 2019

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Lab SASE - Product

TIC 3.0 Architecture Lab

Established in 2007, Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) was developed to secure the Federal Government’s connections to the Internet. The first iteration of TIC, coined 1.0, focused on reducing external network connections to improve security posture. TIC 2.0 refined the original design by pushing for standardization across federal agencies. In its 3rd revision, TIC 3.0 introduces flexibility, security and visibility to accommodate cloud, mobile and encrypted applications, services and environments.

Mar 26, 2021

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Segment Routing: The Future of MPLS

Segment Routing accomplishes the same thing as MPLS, but is less complex, extremely robust and can be scaled without any limitations.

May 16, 2019

6 min read

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Cisco SD-WAN 20.x Sandbox

Oct 23, 2020

2 min read

What is SD-WAN (Software-defined WAN)?

SD-WAN is the next generation of WAN edge networking. Learn what it is, how it works and how it’s different from traditional branch routing.

Apr 20, 2018

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Video Infrastructure Automation

Cisco SD-WAN 20.6 Sandbox

The Cisco SD-WAN 20.6 Sandbox is a capability of the ATC designed to provide an environment to gain hands on experience with the latest features in the Cisco SD-WAN solution. The environment that supports the Cisco SD-WAN 20.6 Sandbox is completely virtual, removing any hardware dependencies associated with physical infrastructure.

Nov 11, 2021

2 min read

RTP Programmability and Automation Meetup: Traffic Jam

Have you ever mocked up a lab environment and needed a router that doesn't require a license or a lot of time to set up?

Nov 11, 2021

42:33

Event webinar

Decoding SASE for Your Business

Since Gartner introduced the term Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) in 2019, organizations have been trying to figure out what this merging of network and security architectures means for their organizations. The rapid disappearance of the boundary between private networks and public networks has caused organizations to accelerate their SASE Journey. We aim to take you through a journey of how WWT envisions the SASE implementation and what its important pillars are both on the Network and Security front. We are going to showcase Cisco’s comprehensive SASE offerings and solutions in action realizing this vision. Attendees will have the chance to win multiple prizes during the presentation!

Oct 19, 2021 • 12 am CST

Article Campus & LAN Switching

Should You Make the Leap to Cisco Catalyst 8k?

Learn from a brief discussion of Cisco's new Catalyst 8k platform, where it fits in your network and how well it performs.

Jun 24, 2021

5 min read

Video Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)

5 Criteria for Evaluating SASE Solutions

The rapid rise of SASE has led to a lot of confusion. Here’s how IT leaders can cut through the noise to find the best SASE solution for their organization.

Jun 14, 2021

4 min read

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Lab SASE - Product

TIC 3.0 Architecture Lab

Mar 26, 2021

3 min read

Cisco Live Pre-show Interview: Jordan Martin, SD-WAN

Jordan discusses what he hopes to hear from Cisco around SD-WAN at Cisco Live and what Cisco should focus on around SD-WAN in 2021.

Mar 22, 2021

1:08

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Lab Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN)

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN Foundations Lab

Welcome to the WWT ATC Cisco Meraki SD-WAN Foundations Lab. This lab allows you to gain hands-on experience with the Cisco Meraki SD-WAN solution.

Mar 14, 2021

1 min read

Briefing Cloud Networking

Interconnection Briefing

Most organizations now operate in a hybrid multicloud world. The divide between cloud, edge and on-premises is blurring and organizations need flexible options for connecting, and interconnecting, in a way that transforms their business. Modern application services architectures and digital exchange points are causing enterprises to rethink their infrastructure connectivity strategy. Add in the complexity of regionally or globally distributed workforce, and the challenges are further compounded. Developing a robust enterprise connectivity solution that serves all these factors can be challenging and may require your organization to evaluate new aspects such as modern interconnection strategies. WWT’s experts can help you sort through the available options, providing experience-based insights into your unique connectivity strategy and accelerating the decision process through engineer-tested architectures.

Mar 12, 2021

2 min read

Article Campus & LAN Switching

Solving Digital Transformation and Globalization Challenges With SD-WAN

Software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN) offer next-generation security, agility and performance.

Feb 22, 2021

5 min read

Video Zscaler - Product

Zscaler Internet Access and Silver Peak Integration

Get an overview of the integrations available between Silver Peak SD-WAN and Zscaler Internet Access.

Feb 11, 2021

8:28

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Lab Cisco Umbrella

Cisco Umbrella: Secure Branch (SASE Lab Series)

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), coined by Gartner in 2019, is a solution that blends networking and security into cloud scale architecture that optimizes end user performance and improves security for an organization. Cisco Umbrella is a SASE solution that combines edge networking, domain name system (DNS) enforcement, cloud-delivered firewall (CDFW), and secure web gateway (SWG) capabilities to connect, protect, and secure remote offices and users. The SASE Lab Series will look to explore the capabilities of the solution to provide you with a "rubber meets road" understanding of these technologies and how SASE can be applied in your company.

Feb 10, 2021

2 min read

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Lab Zscaler Internet Access

Zscaler Internet Access: Secure Branch (SASE Lab Series)

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), coined by Gartner in 2019, is a solution that blends networking and security into cloud scale architecture that optimizes end user performance and improves security for an organization. Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a secure Internet and web gateway cloud delivered SASE service that sits between the users and the internet. ZIA will inspect every byte of traffic inline across multiple security techniques providing full protection from web and internet threats. The SASE Lab Series will look to explore the capabilities of the solution to provide you with a "rubber meets road" understanding of these technologies and how SASE can be applied in your company.

Feb 2, 2021

2 min read

Article Meraki SD-WAN

4 Reasons Why SD-WAN Makes Financial Sense

Discover how an SD-WAN solution can pay for itself.

Jan 6, 2021

3 min read

Briefing AWS - Product

Aviatrix Multicloud Network Architecture (MCNA) Lab

The Aviatrix Multicloud Network Architecture (MCNA) Lab is a capability of the ATC designed to dive deep into the core pillars and use cases that define a Multicloud Network Architecture. This technical guided lab will provide customers with a full understanding of the Aviatrix cloud network platform including intelligent, advanced networking capabilities, operations and security within a hybrid multicloud architecture.

Dec 22, 2020

2 min read

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Lab Riverbed - Product

Riverbed Network Visibility Lab

The Riverbed Network Visibility Lab provides a comprehensive view of the SteelCentral Flow Gateway and SteelCenter NetProfiler tools using live flows from a production lab network. SteelCentral NetProfiler provides a central view to proactively monitor and easily troubleshoot the root cause of network and security issues.

Nov 15, 2020

2 min read

3 Reasons Why WWT Is at the Forefront of Cisco Networking

Early investment in SD-WAN, campus switching and Wi-Fi 6 lead to recognition at Partner Summit 2020.

Oct 28, 2020

4 min read

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