Edgewater Networks Announces Trade Up to SD-WAN Program

SAN JOSE, Calif.-- May 21, 2018--Edgewater Networks, the market leader in Network Edge Orchestration, today announced its  Trade Up to SD-WAN program allowing partners to efficiently upgrade older EdgeMarc Intelligent Edges to the company’s new, SD-WAN capable devices. With  Trade Up to SD-WAN, Edgewater Networks’ partners can continue to provide security and service assurance to site locations while also expanding functionality to include SD-WAN traffic shaping and optimization capabilities. Trade Up to SD-WAN leverages Edgewater Networks’ award winning Cloud2Edge Complete service to provide partners with:

• High margin SD-WAN revenue
• Trade-In discounts on SD-WAN capable EdgeMarc Intelligent Edges
• Zero Touch Provisioning for easy, fast installation
• Instant access to the EdgeView Service Control Center for management and control of Unified Communications and SD-WAN Services

“Trade Up to SD-WAN is the right program at the right time,” said Mike Evanisko, Chief Technology Officer at 888VoIP and CloudCo, New York-based hardware/cloud services distributors and Cloud2Edge Universal Partners. “Interest in SD-WAN among our customers is extremely high. Trade Up to SD-WAN enables us to quickly upgrade an existing, loyal Edgewater Networks’ customer and deliver SD-WAN services to them.” Edgewater Networks’ SD-WAN product is built for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) market delivering application level prioritization, survivability and the company’s patented Stateful SIP Transfer functionality. SD-WAN is controlled and managed through the EdgeView Service Control Center, the industry’s leading UC Analytics solution. “With Trade Up to SD-WAN, we can quickly turn up a highly differentiated SD-WAN service at our existing ManagEdge Service customers,” said Chris Ready, VP Professional Services at Everest Communications Group, a New York City-based provider of IP Voice Services and Cloud2Edge Universal Partner. “Our customers get a top-notch SD-WAN Service and Everest adds a new revenue stream – it’s a win-win.” “With over 635,000 Intelligent Edges deployed by our partners, Trade Up to SD-WAN gives our partners a tremendous monetization opportunity,” said Russ Johnson, SVP of Worldwide Sales for Edgewater Networks. “The combination of Cloud2Edge Complete and SD-WAN provides the industry with a one-of-a-kind, unified solution.” Edgewater Networks’ partners can use  Trade Up to SD-WAN  to upgrade any legacy EdgeMarc Intelligent Edge to any SD-WAN capable Intelligent Edge including the EdgeMarc 2900 series, the EdgeMarc 4806 and 4808 Multi-Service Gateways and the EdgeMarc 7000 series of Edges. More information on  Trade Up to SD-WAN can be found  here. About 888VoIP Since 2006, 888VoIP has been a leading distributor of VoIP hardware and software solutions. 888VoIP is committed to driving customer success and does so by identifying and understanding customers’ specific requirements and unique needs. By providing customers with the most innovative products, full cycle logistics, wholesale discounts, dedicated staff, and access to the Channel Advantage program, 888VoIP can assure the success of partners’ projects. To learn more about 888VoIP, visit the  website or follow  888VoIP on Twitter. About Everest Communications Group Everest Communications Group located in the heart of the financial district in New York City, provides Voice over IP (VoIP) enablement services to enterprise, resellers and service providers. Our focus on technology is purely Voice over IP. At Everest, we remain committed to helping our customers transition from legacy TDM services over to next generation on-premise IP-PBX, Hosted or Skype for Business voice platforms. About Edgewater Networks Founded in October 2002, Edgewater Networks is a market leader in enabling IP-based voice, video and data services. Service providers and enterprises of all sizes use Edgewater Networks solutions to simplify customer premise configurations for quick and smooth installations, reduce time to market and deliver rapid return on invested capital. The company helps customers deliver intelligence at the network edge with its Network Edge Orchestration platform that includes the EdgeView Service Control Center, EdgeMarc Intelligent Edges, and the QuickConnect Interoperability Lab. To learn more, please visit  www.edgewaternetworks.com.