SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 22, 2017 – Versa Networks, a leading provider of next-generation software-based networking and security solutions, today announced that it has been added to Verizon’s software defined networking (SDN) platform for its new Software Defined Secure Branch (SD-Branch) managed service. The Verizon offering includes software based networking, cloud based end user management and virtualized security services for protecting and simplifying branch network architectures.
Working with Versa, Verizon has incorporated the Versa solution into Verizon’s Virtual Network Services offering that allows customers to reduce complexity and control costs by virtualizing multiple components of a branch office. These include public and private network connectivity management, wireless connectivity, multi-site network support, application based quality of service and multi layered security.
Verizon’s SD-Branch offering utilizes the Versa FlexVNF Software, which combines network and security capabilities to provide a full suite of Layer 3 to Layer 7 IP services that are built on a cloud-native, multi-tenant software platform. It provides strong segmentation and integrated on-premises security functions that enable a dynamic policy-driven infrastructure with user, device, location, application and network context.
Founded by network industry veterans, Versa Networks is an innovative vendor in the SD-WAN and SD-Security market. Versa’s solutions enable service providers and large enterprises to transform the WAN and branch networks to achieve unprecedented business advantages. Versa’s carrier-grade NFV software provides unmatched agility, cost savings, and flexibility, compared to traditional network hardware. The company is backed by premier venture investors Sequoia, Mayfield, Artis Ventures and Verizon Ventures. For more information visit https://versanetworks.wpengine.com.