Masergy's Managed SD-WAN Takes 2017 Big Innovation Award

DALLAS, TX - Feb 22, 2017 - Masergy Communications Inc. today announced its Managed Software Defined WAN ( SD-WAN) has been recognized by Business Intelligence Group in their 2017 BIG Innovation Awards program. Masergy's Managed SD-WAN achieved the award for its ability to streamline the design, deployment, and management of application-aware wide area networks via combinations of premise, cloud and virtualized (vCPE), utilizing both broadband and MPLS connections. Organizations from across the globe submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the 2017 BIG Innovation Awards. Masergy's unique Managed SD-WAN captured the judges' attention for its innovation and ability to address complex application environments. "The sheer pace of innovation is accelerating in virtually every industry as new technology allows corporations and other organizations to rethink how they approach and solve real problems that affect the way we work," said Maria Jimenez, chief operating officer of the Business Intelligence Group. "We are thrilled to be honoring Masergy." Masergy's Managed SD-WAN enables enhanced network designs that drive application performance and security while optimizing price/performance. Other key benefits include:

• Embedded analytics
• Centralized policy and configuration management
• Multi active path design with dynamic path control
• Six business intent overlays mapped to existing MPLS QoS

"Masergy's Managed SD-WAN delivers the most advanced SD-WAN feature set on the market, mitigating the risks associated with deploying a new technology on your own," said Tim Naramore, CTO, Masergy. "Our Managed SD-WAN extends our long-standing tradition of award-winning innovation by improving and simplifying global connectivity for customers." Learn more about Masergy.