DALLAS, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is
adding new network connectivity options and new security
applications to AT&T FlexWareSM. We are also
increasing availability to more than 200 countries and territories
worldwide.**
AT&T FlexWare is a platform that simplifies the delivery and
deployment of software-based network functions. Businesses can
easily and flexibly manage their networks, reduce total costs of
ownership and avoid being locked into proprietary hardware-based
solutions.
In less than a year after launching, over 2,000 FlexWare devices
have been sold globally across a wide variety of businesses, both
large and small.
AT&T FlexWare now gives the benefits of network function
virtualization (NFV) to businesses with a broader range of
connection types.
With this release, AT&T FlexWare now is enabled with the
full scope of connectivity options from AT&T as well as other
service providers. These options include Ethernet, VPN (MPLS),
dedicated internet as well as broadband. These options make
it possible for AT&T FlexWare to easily integrate with
virtually any network across the globe.
As more mission-critical data moves across networks, security
becomes even more vital. We've added 3 new virtual security options
to AT&T FlexWare to give businesses more choices. In addition
to Fortinet self-managed and AT&T-managed firewall options, we
worked with leading companies to deliver these new software-defined
security options:
- Palo Alto Networks® Next-Generation Security Platform
(AT&T- or self-managed)
- Juniper Networks vSRX Virtual Firewall (self-managed)
- Check Point vSEC (self-managed)
The added features and options are supported in countries and
territories where FlexWare is available, which now number over
200.** The geographic expansion underscores our commitment to speed
the global adoption of NFV.
"Businesses spend billions annually on hardware worldwide. The
potential savings, options and flexibility associated with moving
to a virtualized edge platform are significant," says Roman Pacewicz, senior vice president, Offer
Management and Service Integration, AT&T Business.
"It's game changing when network functions like routers or
firewalls are moved to a virtual model. Businesses can be more
agile while driving down costs."
The increased availability of FlexWare comes with high
reliability. In the U.S., FlexWare has redundancy options,
including wireless backups, if primary communication networks are
disabled.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Subject to conditions.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions
around the globe connect with leading entertainment, business,
mobile and high speed internet services. We offer the nation's best
data network* and the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless
provider.** We're one of the world's largest providers of pay TV.
We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries.
Nearly 3.5 million companies, from small to large businesses around
the globe, turn to AT&T for our highly secure smart
solutions.
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*Claim based on the Nielsen Certified Data Network
Score. Score includes data reported by wireless consumers in the
Nielsen Mobile Insights survey, network measurements from Nielsen
Mobile Performance and Nielsen Drive Test Benchmarks for Q3+Q4 2016
across 121 markets.
**Global coverage claim based on offering discounted
voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; and voice roaming in more
countries than any other U.S. based carrier. International service
required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary
per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.
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