The modern workplace has given rise to a plethora of data that flows through networks every second. This surge in data flow demands much greater bandwidth and more agile, resilient network architectures. In response, many enterprises are adopting hybrid networking approaches, combining Internet connectivity with their private networks. However, this approach introduces new challenges, such as inconsistent performance across geographies, complex multi-ISP environments, limited Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees, and more.
- Inconsistent performance across geographies
- Complex multi-ISP environments
- Limited Quality of Service (QoS) guarantee
These challenges can lead to a cascade of issues that hinder business productivity and innovation. For instance, emerging markets may experience higher latency and packet losses due to slower Internet speeds, impacting workflow. Furthermore, different ISPs have different service levels and network policies, which can lead to inconsistent user experiences, and an added layer of complexity when dealing with security matters. In this context, enterprises need to look beyond their existing infrastructures to solve the new challenges presented by modern operations. One approach is to maximize IT efficiency with edge-to-cloud solutions, which can help address network congestion, high latency, and security risks.
| Edge-to-Cloud Solutions | Description |
|---|---|
| Singtel Algo-Routing | A solution that intelligently routes traffic in real-time, reducing congestion, improving speed, and ensuring secure, reliable network performance, even in the most demanding environments. |
| Site-to-Site Traffic Optimization | A feature that enhances data transfer speeds and application performance, and improves site-to-cloud traffic optimization across multiple cloud providers with seamless integration and no vendor lock-ins. |
Singtel Algo-Routing is an example of an edge-to-cloud solution that can help enterprises address these challenges. This solution uses dynamic routing that leverages intelligent AI algorithms to adjust routing and prioritize critical traffic. It also offers site-to-site traffic optimization that enhances data transfer speeds and application performance, as well as site-to-cloud traffic optimization across multiple cloud providers with seamless integration and no vendor lock-ins. In another example, a global provider of fresh and processed food transformed its network connectivity at its remote Sierra Leone site. The organization previously had experienced frequent delays and high latency in accessing its centralized SAP system, which interfered with its inventory management and operations. After deploying Singtel Algo-Routing, the business could resolve bottlenecks swiftly using intelligent AI algorithms to dynamically route traffic based on real-time network conditions. Another approach to optimizing network performance is to leverage AI to transform the network infrastructure. Singtel offers Multi-Vendor Managed Services (MVMS) as part of its Singtel CUBĪ£ portfolio, which addresses the challenge of managing a multi-vendor network environment.
- Unified connectivity providers
- Proactive monitoring and support
- Integration with operations management systems like ServiceNow for automated ticket logging and faster resolution
- A comprehensive view of network performance across multiple subscribed ISPs
MVMS offers a centralized platform that provides organizations with a singular view of their network inventory, performance metrics, and incident management. This platform offers a comprehensive view of network performance across multiple subscribed ISPs. The use of AI and hybrid networking approaches can help enterprises unlock efficient network infrastructures. By leveraging these solutions, organizations can address the challenges presented by modern operations, such as network congestion, high latency, and security risks. In conclusion, traditional WAN models are no longer sufficient in this new era of global connectivity. As enterprises continue to embrace AI, cloud computing, and modern workflows, having a high-performance network infrastructure becomes critical for long-term platform sustainability and scalability.
Singtel Algo-Routing and Singtel CUBĪ£ can help future-proof your network infrastructure.
Leveraging AI to Transform the Network Infrastructure
One example of leveraging AI to transform the network infrastructure is the deployment of Singtel Algo-Routing at a global provider of fresh and processed food. The organization transformed its network connectivity at its remote Sierra Leone site, resolving bottlenecks swiftly using intelligent AI algorithms to dynamically route traffic based on real-time network conditions.
Optimizing Network Performance through Unified Service Management
Another approach to optimizing network performance is to leverage AI to transform the network infrastructure. MVMS offers a centralized platform that provides organizations with a singular view of their network inventory, performance metrics, and incident management. In this context, the deployment of Singtel Algo-Routing and MVMS can help future-proof network infrastructures, ensuring that they remain competitive and sustainable in the long term. By adopting these solutions, enterprises can ensure that their networks remain high-performing, secure, and reliable, even in the most demanding environments. Key Takeaways
* Hybrid networking approaches can help address the challenges presented by modern operations, such as network congestion, high latency, and security risks. * Edge-to-cloud solutions, such as Singtel Algo-Routing, can help maximize IT efficiency and address these challenges. * Leveraging AI and hybrid networking approaches can help enterprises unlock efficient network infrastructures and address the challenges presented by modern operations. * The use of AI and hybrid networking approaches can help ensure that network infrastructures remain competitive and sustainable in the long term.
* Edge-to-cloud solutions: Solutions that combine the benefits of edge computing and cloud computing to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable network connectivity. * Hybrid networking: An approach that combines Internet connectivity with private networks to address the challenges presented by modern operations. * AI: Artificial intelligence, a technology that enables machines to learn from data and make decisions autonomously. * MVMS: Multi-Vendor Managed Services, a managed services approach that addresses the challenge of managing a multi-vendor network environment.
