Masergy Communications Inc., a
global leader in managed networking and cloud services, today announced
the general availability of its Network as a Service (NaaS) self-service
option. Today's announcement is an extension of Masergy's Software
Defined Network (SDN) Platform. This innovation underscores Masergy's
commitment to reducing IT complexity through software-defined,
self-service configuration options.
Masergy's NaaS with self-service lets customers quickly and
cost-effectively connect corporate branch offices and remote locations
to their Masergy global virtual private network.
Customers can use their own Internet service provider and a
Masergy-provided managed appliance to serve as the VPN endpoint, which
establishes a secure connection to the nearest Masergy point of
presence. Customers can also use their own endpoint device for
instantaneous implementation. Masergy's NaaS with self service is
available globally at bandwidths ranging from 1 Mbps to 100 Mbps.
NaaS with self-service is an ideal option for the following scenarios:
- Stop-gap solution for short-term connectivity needs
- Temporary work sites
- Retail locations
- Redundant connectivity for business continuity plans
"The introduction of NaaS with self-service represents another
example of how Masergy is taking the complexity out of networks and
offering customers self service provisioning, customized for individual
business needs," said Tim Naramore, CTO, Masergy. "There are no forms to
fill out or sales representatives to speak with. Customers simply log
into the portal and configure NaaS for any ISP, anywhere in the world."