The internet has proven to be the global fabric that interconnects all things, as a result, networks need to provide more value than simply raw bandwidth. The ultimate goal is to eliminate or reduce the need for private WAN technologies like MPLS by making the WAN more responsive and less complex. Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) proposes exactly this.
SD-WAN is an alternative and more dynamic approach to designing and deploying enterprise WAN solutions - providing greater network visibility and control. It aims to replace traditional branch routers with appliances that use virtualisation, application-level policies and network overlays to make several broadband internet links behave like a dedicated managed circuit.
Key benefits of Software Defined Wide Area Network
Integrates with existing WAN
Merges with existing WAN architecture to improve network efficiency, agility and flexibility.
Improved network visibility
Provides better network visibility and control of apps. It's fully scalable, configurable and cost-efficient.
Service-centric WAN
Makes the WAN more service-centric with monitoring and management of traffic focusing on delivery of apps.
3 Types of SDWan deployments available
SDWAN Express
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Limited to BI access Wireless and Fibre over Meraki OEM (no SLA available) Bandwidth limitation in line with BI speeds. Available for large small - corporates looking for a more affordable solution with a smaller bandwidth requirement.
SDWAN Pro
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Any access medium used (Wireless/FTTB/Metro E/Fibre/Microwave) with various SLA’s using VeloCloud, Meraki, Fortinet etc. Back-up over LTW is standard. Bandwidth from 10Mbps to 1Gbps+. Available for corporate customers who would like fully managed services with the SLA’s and expertise from experts in the tech space.
SDWAN Managed Access
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SDWAN Pro excluding the Overlay as customers BYOD. Available for corporte customers who can manage & install the service on their own but just needs the product.
Executive Summaries
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SDWAN
SD-WAN is an alternative and more dynamic approach to designing and deploying enterprise WAN solutions - providing greater network visibility and control. It aims to replace traditional branch routers with appliances that use virtualisation, application-level policies and network overlays to make several broadband internet links behave like a dedicated managed circuit.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SDWAN Express
SD-WAN Express provides customers with future proof networking capabilities leveraging broadband Connectivity to establish a wide area network (WAN).
Customers have a self-help portal to view their network performance and do port and protocol prioritization, they can steer traffic over the different access circuits as they wish offering full redundancy over broadband internet.
The SDWAN Express product is built on the Cisco Meraki product range, which is a stackable product range, which allows for future upsell and cross sell opportunities.
Provides security for local sites, supports Auto VPN to enable light touch provisioning and there is a lower installation and setup charge
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SDWAN MANAGED ACCESS
SDWAN Managed Access addresses the need for customers who have the means to procure and manage their own SDWAN equipment and services but require a reliable access service with guaranteed uptime from a reputable service provider. It is a best-in-class, managed underlay solution provisioned over the most feasible, uncontended access mediums for a customer’s own SDWAN implementations. The standard offering is provided up to 1Gbps, however Vodacom also offers higher bandwidths on a customer specific basis that is priced accordingly.
What’s the difference
SDWAN Pro
SDWAN Express
Overlay
Various OEM's
Specific devices i.e Meraki
Underlay
Broadband / dedicated
Broadband only (FTTB/Wireless)
Internet
Dedicated internet
Broadband Internet
Licences
Advanced Security/ Enterprise
Advanced Security / Enterprise
#Sites
1 to many
1 to 100
Speeds
10Mbps to 1Gbps
10Mbps to 100Mbps
VAS
LTE 100GB p/m
LTE 100GB p/m
SD-WAN Articles of Interest
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Vodacom Extended Reality (VXR) empowers businesses to revolutionise the way they work by leveraging cutting-edge XR technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) to create a seamless blend of the physical and digital worlds. With Vodacom XR, you can reduce costs and boost employee engagements by minimizing downtime, travel expenses, and training costs while maximizing productivity and efficiency. Additionally, you can enhance expertise and skills transfers through immersive training experiences and remote expert assistance. Unlock Vodacom XR for greater innovation and differentiation by developing custom solutions that sets your business apart giving you the competitive edge.
Key Vodacom XR Benefits
Boost Productivity and Reduce Costs
Field workers receive instant support with real-time visual guidance and step-by-step instructions, leading to faster resolutions and fewer repeat visits. Remote collaboration with experts is seamless through VXR headgear and web interfaces.
Transform Training and Empower Your Workforce
Our XR technology revolutionises training by delivering immersive, hands-on experiences that boost knowledge retention and reduce training time. Personalised learning paths cater to individual needs and skill levels, while simulations allow trainees to practice complex tasks in a safe, controlled environment.
Unlock Innovation and Differentiation
Stand out from the competition by creating custom solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Leverage cutting-edge XR technologies to develop innovative applications that transform the way you work.
Vodacom XR Solutions
VXR Remote Expert
Optimize field service with real-time remote support
VXR Assisted Worker
Simplify maintenance with digital manuals and step-by-step instructions.
VXR Skills Simulator
Revolutionise training with immersive learning experiences, skills development, and performance evaluations across various locations.
VXR Virtual Mirror
Create and interact with digital twins of assets and buildings and visualise in real time.
VXR ARMS Co-Health
Empower medical practitioners to conduct audio and visual recordings of the various procedures and safely store away for reporting and investigative purposes.
Vodacom Business “Comment and stand a chance to WIN Tickets to Nampo”
Terms and Conditions:
Vodacom (Pty) Ltd (“Vodacom”) is running the Vodacom “Comment and stand a chance to WIN Tickets to Nampo” Competition where Five individuals stand a chance of winning a ticket to attend Nampo at Nampo Park, Bothaville on the 16th of May 2024 valued at R110.
All participants during the term of the Competition agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions:
Duration
The Competition is open to all South African residents over the age of 18 who enters the “Comment and WIN tickets to Nampo” competition that will be running from 9 May 2024 – 10 May 2024.
The duration of the Competition may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of
Prizes
Five (5) lucky qualifying entrants stand a chance of winning one (1) ticket to Nampo for the 16th of May 2024 valued at R110 each.
Two (2) will be awarded for entries on LinkedIn, Two (2) will be awarded for Twitter entries and One (1) will be awarded for Facebook entries.
Eligibility
Only entries received during the Competition period as stipulated in clause 1 above will qualify as potential winners.
The Competition is only open to natural persons (at least 18 years and older)
Employees, directors and agents of Vodacom Group Companies and all participating stores, their immediate families, life partners, business partners and associates and any person directly involved with the sponsoring, devising, production, management or marketing of this Competition are not eligible to participate in this Competition.
Participants must reside in South Africa and be in possession of a valid South African identity document
Valid Entry
In order to stand a chance of winning in the Competition, -
4.1 In the comment section, simply tell us” If you had to implement a tech solution on your farm, what would it be and why?"
Participants are not allowed to enter multiple
Vodacom shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the winners for entering the Competition or in claiming any prizes, where Please note that all travel and accommodation costs will be at the winner’s expense and is not included in the overall prize.
Prize draw
The winners will be randomly selected on or after the End Date from all eligible entries who meet all the requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions. The verified winners will be notified within one (1) working days after he / she has been selected and verified as a winner.
Winners will be selected at random with the discretion of the Senior Leadership team who has been appointed to act as judges to select winners.
WinnerValidation
All the information provided or related to this Competition shall be managed and captured by the managing digital agency of Vodacom, VMLYR.
Vodacom will share personal details of the respective winners, such as name and contact number with a Vodacom and / or ‘VMLY&R’ approved team, who will notify the winner that he / she has won in the Competition, and you hereby agree to such disclosure as is necessary to effect prize
Vodacom (and / or ‘VMLY&R’) will use reasonable efforts to contact the winners via direct message on their social media profile, or via a phone call based on the contact details provided by the participants to participate in the Competition.
Vodacom (and / or ‘VMLY&R’) shall attempt to contact the winners for a period of 2 (two) normal working weekdays after their names have been drawn and verified as winners. The winners will be contacted during normal working hours, between 8 (eight) in the morning and 5 (five) in the afternoon. Winners will be advised of arrangements in respect of prizes at the time of contacting the selected winners.
Should a participant not be available on the contact details provided during the timeframe stipulated above or rejects, forfeits or declines acceptance of the prize, that person's right to the prize will be deemed to have been waived and the prize will be Vodacom reserves the right to then award the prize to the next selected participant.
The claim for any prize will be subject to security and validation, and Vodacom reserves the right to withhold any prize until it is satisfied that the claim by a particular winner is The selected winner must be able to identify himself / herself, in a manner determined by Vodacom, as the qualifying entrants to the Competition and must comply with the required validation procedure, determined by Vodacom, in order to claim any prizes, failing which such winner will forfeit the prize and the prize will be awarded to the next selected qualifying entrant.
Notwithstanding the fact that the prize vest in the winner immediately upon the determination of the results, in the event that the required documentation from a particular winner has not been received at the agreed cut-off date communicated to the winner, or no effort is made on the part of any of the winners to make special arrangements to meet the deadline set by Vodacom, such prize will be Vodacom then reserves the right to award the prize to the finalist that is next in line.
The winner’s name will be displayed on social media subsequent to notification of the
Prize Delivery
The tickets are not transferable or
If a winner cannot accept the ticket for any reason whatsoever, the ticket will be awarded to the next selected
All risks and ownership of the prizes shall pass to the winners on transfer/delivery thereof and hence all of Vodacom’s obligations in regard to the Competition as well as in regard to the prizes shall
Personal information
User data collected via the Competition will not be used for any other purpose than for execution of the
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to, or must be understood to, unlawfully restrict, limit or avoid any rights or obligations, as the case may be, created for either the participant or the promoter in terms of the Consumer Protection Act, 68 of 2008 ("CPA").
In the event of a dispute in regard to any aspect of the Competition and/or the Terms and Conditions, Vodacom’s decision will be final, and binding and no correspondence will be entered
Vodacom may refuse to award a prize if entry procedures or these Terms and Conditions have not been adhered to or if it detects any irregularities or fraudulent practices. Vodacom is entitled in its entire discretion to reject any participant for any reason and will not be obliged to notify participants that they are
Vodacom and/or any other person or party associated with the Competition, their associated companies, agents, contractors and sponsors and any of its personnel involved in the Competition, shall not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage incurred or suffered (including but not limited to direct or indirect or consequential loss), death or personal injury suffered or sustained arising from either participation in the Competition or from claiming the
Vodacom is not liable for any technical failures affecting participation and / or prize redemption process of the In addition, neither Vodacom nor its agents shall be responsible for any loss or misdirected entries, including entries that were not received due to any failure of hardware, software, or other computer or technical systems affecting participating in and/or the prize redemption process of the Competition.
Vodacom, its directors, employees, agents and distributors, are not responsible for any misrepresentation (whether written or verbal) in respect of any prize nor in respect of any warranties, guarantees or undertakings given by any person other than Vodacom itself.
If Vodacom is required by law to alter or cancel any aspect of the Competition or to terminate it as a result of changes in legislation, or for any reason whatsoever, it will have the right to terminate the Competition being offered, with immediate effect and without In such event all entrants hereby waive any rights which they may have against Vodacom and its associated companies, agents, contractors and/or sponsors.
All information relating to the Competition which is published on any marketing material will form part of these Terms and In the event of any conflict between such marketing material and these Terms and Conditions, these Terms and Conditions shall prevail.
Competition where Five individuals stand a chance of winning a ticket to attend Nampo at Nampo Park, Bothaville on the 16th of May 2024 valued at R110.
At Vodacom, we understand the challenges businesses face in equipping their workforce with reliable, affordable mobile technology. That's why we've partnered with NuMobile to offer a comprehensive business mobile phone solution that addresses these needs and empowers your employees, all while simplifying your administrative burden.
Key Benefits
Streamlined Onboarding & Management
We handle the administrative process of getting your employees connected to smartphone devices by conducting the necessary checks before employees get a smartphone.
Enhanced Employee Connectivity & Productivity
Employees obtain reliable and affordable smartphones to enable them to communicate with employers, colleagues, and clients.
No Financial Risk
Employers have no financial commitment on behalf of their employees.
Key Features
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Easy-to-pay Agreements
Employees can easily pay for their chosen smartphone with data, airtime, and SMS plans over 6-24 months, ensuring employer-employee communication without financial burden on the employer.
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Affordable & Reliable Smartphone Technology
The smartphones we provide are ICASA approved. These employee phones support the use of communication and workflow applications which equips the employer with cost-effective methods to share important information.
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On-site Services
Streamlining phone setup! We visit workplaces to connect employees to company phones, at pre-approved times and in their preferred language. We even provide user training for smooth communication.
Vodacom’s NuMobile service provides businesses with a simple business cellphone solution for equipping their employees with affordable and reliable smartphones.
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NuMobile | Workforce Mobile Phone Solution
Keywords
employee phones, company phones, business mobile phones
