The article compares top MPLS providers globally, highlighting their strengths in network reach, reliability, cost, and service offerings, with a focus on how MPLS remains relevant for secure, private connectivity in a cloud-first world. The top rated MPLS providers are Masergy, Expereo, Globalgig, GTT, Colt, Lumen, Cogent, Verizon and Telstra. Comparing MPLS requires comparison of

Cisco Umbrella provides cloud-based security to block online threats, offering scalable solutions for businesses with varying needs. Cisco’s Umbrella Professional solution provides customers with a first line of defence against threats on the internet. All traffic is first sent through Umbrella, which acts as a secure on-ramp to the internet for users, wherever they are

UK WAN-as-a-Service providers like BT Business, Masergy, GTT, and Colt deliver scalable, secure and cost-effective SD-WAN solutions. SD-WAN as a Service: The Future of Managed Network Solutions WAN as a Service (WaaS) enables organisations to utilise the cloud when procuring fully managed or co-managed WAN infrastructure. The WaaS model vastly simplifies network management and scales

Microsoft Azure integrates with other Microsoft products. AWS offers a wider range of services and more scalability. Choosing between Azure and AWS should depend on existing tools and specific business priorities. What is Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS? Microsoft Azure is a cloud service platform by Microsoft. Formerly known as Windows Azure, it’s a popular

Virtual Leased Lines provide cost-effective, global point-to-point connectivity over shared MPLS backbones. SHDS (Short Haul Data Services) are distant dependent. On the flip side, a Virtual Leased Line is available as point to point, multipoint or any to any on a Global basis. Table of Contents Short Haul Data Service If you have sites that

Private WAN offers a variety of connectivity solutions, including MPLS, IPsec VPN and SD-WAN. These enable organisations to tailor their WAN architectures to their performance requirements and location-specific availability. There are several different technologies available to decide upon when choosing how to build your organisation’s private Wide Area Network (WAN). The options available to you

Virtual Private LAN Services offer private, low-latency, Layer 2 network connectivity, enabling seamless LAN extension across dispersed locations. The majority of businesses are opting for the provision of SD-WAN services to provide for their branch office and remote user connectivity. Table of Contents The nature of how organisations work today and how focused every business

MPLS offers private, QoS-enabled, scalable connections ideal for critical applications. IPSec VPN provides cost-effective, secure connectivity over public or private internet. Hybrid WANs blend the strengths of both. In the early 2000’s, the IPSec based VPN was the default service provider product offered within the telecoms marketplace. At its heart, the IPSec based WAN enabled businesses