Hillstone Networks has given us valuable insights and support for our SD-WAN project. They’ve actively assisted us in bringing our branch devices online, which has been invaluable due to our large and geographically dispersed network.
Director of Technology Information Department
Securing Access and Mitigating Liabilities: Hillstone SD-WAN Solutions for Insurance Companies
SD-WAN unifies networks, enhances secure access speed, and offers centralized management with high visibility.
Scope
Provides a broad range of insurance products, asset management, and ancillary services.
Size
Nearly 1,000 branches nationwide; 170,000 employees; nearly 2M customers.
Challenges
Geographically dispersed branch offices struggled with slow access speeds to corporate resources; the IT team lacked monitoring and management tools essential for Quality of Service (QoS) and cybersecurity.
Requirements
- Intelligent routing and VPN link management for improved access speeds
- Global management and monitoring of egress links to quickly spot problems
- Centralized management and operation of branch devices
- Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for ease of deployment at new and existing branches
- Maintaining an enhanced security posture throughout the organization
Result
Hillstone’s SD-WAN solution optimizes cost efficiency by leveraging existing Hillstone NGFWs, enhancing branch network access, and streamlining the overall management of extensive distributed networks.
