Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has partnered with Cisco to introduce Airtel Software-Defined (SD) Branch, a cloud-based network solution aimed at simplifying and securing enterprise networking. The solution, powered by Cisco’s Meraki platform, offers unified management of networks across LAN, WAN, security, and connectivity for businesses with multiple branch locations.
Airtel SD-Branch is designed to cater to the unique needs of industries like retail, banking, healthcare, and education. It will help enterprises streamline network management, improve application performance, and offer greater control over branch network infrastructure.
As hybrid work environments become the norm, the need for secure and efficient connectivity has become critical. Airtel and Cisco’s collaboration seeks to address these challenges by providing businesses with a unified, centralized platform that ensures both connectivity and security across diverse networks and devices.
With Airtel’s extensive network management capabilities and Cisco’s expertise in secure networking, this solution promises to transform how enterprises manage their network infrastructure.
Sharat Sinha, CEO – Airtel Business, said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our revoluƟonary network soluƟon for enterprises in the country, in partnership with ‘Cisco Meraki India Region’. The service is craŌed to prioriƟse core business outcomes over IT management. This will provide customers with a simplified network soluƟon that scales effortlessly, enabling users to access business applicaƟons with enhanced performance and security”.
Daisy Chiƫlapilly, President, Cisco India & SAARC, said, “We live in an environment where workplaces are dispersed and applicaƟons are distributed, making reliable and efficient network infrastructure a necessity. Our partnership with Airtel aims to empower enterprises with a plaƞorm soluƟon that delivers a unified, agile and secure experience across mulƟple locaƟons, enabling businesses to succeed in a hyper-connected world.”
