VMware Extends SD‑WAN to Operational Tech (OT) with New Software Client Offering
Summary
Relatedly, VMware announced an expanded collaboration with Intel to deliver new edge appliances featuring 5G connectivity allowing support for additional SD-WAN use cases involving mobile and IOT devices. The companies are working together to enable enterprises to more confidently employ wireless to augment or replace existing wired connections, while also allowing for additional SD-WAN use cases including moving vehicles, ATMs, and IOT devices. Expected to be available in calendar year 2023, this appliance family will offer improved WAN throughput, the latest WIFI technology, an integrated eSIM to simplify provisioning, and better economics. This new certification will help partners and customers identify professionals with the skills and expertise necessary to effectively deploy and manage VMware SD-WAN solutions. “Further, to complement our partners investment in 5G services, VMware plans to deliver enhanced intelligence for running SD-WAN over 5G networks, allowing service providers to further monetize their networks.” “We were looking for a solution to better secure some of our remote IoT devices and automation equipment that operate over the 5G public networks,” said Keith Bradley, Vice President of IT and Security, Nature Fresh Farms.