COSGrid Networks

SD-WAN KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
With businesses facing challenges such as slow cloud applications, teams spread across different locations, and
increasing demands for bandwidth, they require a solution that goes beyond the constraints of traditional Wide
Area Networks (WANs). This is where COSGrid ReFleX Z3 SD-WAN comes into play.This document delves into the unique strengths that distinguish COSGrid ReFlex Z3 SD-WAN from its competitors.

PLATFORM

• Mobile First Anywhere: Multi Radio 4G/5G support with seamless radio quality measurement and traffic steering
• True SDN/NFV Platform: Ability to run Edge/IoT Apps on Whitebox uCPE
• Multi-vendor Management: SD-WAN/Routers
• Fully IoT ready: Converged platform for industrial 4.0
• NetSecOps with SASE: Seamless integration between Network Ops & Security

EXPERIENCE (USER/NETWORK/IT)

• Zero Glitch sessions: Enabled by patented adaptive Multi-path WAN
•  aggregation
• WAN Optimization: Unique technology on-demand
• Digital Experience Monitoring: User experience monitoring
• AI Ops: For efficient hassle-free operations & Lower tickets

SECURITY

• ZTNA/Microsegmentation: Granular Access Control with Simplified Security
• Integrated IoT Management & Security: Unified platform simplifies Iot security & management
• Threat intelligence integration: Advanced Threat Protection from Zero day attack
• Encrypted traffic Analysis: For superior Threat Intelligence
• Integrated Network Access Control (NAC): Comprehensive Network Security

MANAGEMENT

• Zero Touch Operations: Seamless zero-touch Provisioning
• Report & Alerts: Programmable SLA Reports and Alerts
• Bandwidth Management: Out of band management
• Mobile App Support: Per-site and Per-App Insights with Business Agility
• Seamless Scalability and Agility: Adapt to changing network demands with ease.
• Cost Optimization: Intelligent bandwidth utilization, reduced reliance on expensive MPLS circuits

ZIMSON WATCHES
BACKGROUND
Zimson - A legacy of watch retailers since 1948 Housing over 50 international and national brands Over 40 watch stores spread across South India in the cities of Chennai, Coimbatore & Bangalore. A trusted brand name for wrist watches

PROBLEM /CHALLENGES
Zimson stores have hosted their Retail ERP with sensitive data on a server within the Azure Public cloud. Their staff was accessing this data in an unsecured manner, which resulting in issues like,

• Sensitive Customer Data accessible from anytime and anywhere
• Ransomware attack possible on stores and Billing Servers
• No visibility of traffic or uptime status of endpoints/servers
   

FEATURES / USE CASES

• Secure Zero Trust Access
• Compliance Enablement - Auditable Access Logs & micro-segmentation
• Ransomware attack Prevention
• Network Visibility and Access Control 

SOLUTION OFFERED BY COSGRID
COSGrid MicroZAccess - Smart Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), an alternative to VPN that securely authenticates the user and seamlessly connects the device to the Cloud through reliable, high performance and encrypted tunnels

• Peer-to-Peer (Mesh) Network
• Policy-based Zero Trust Access
• Flexible Deployment
• Enhanced Device Trust

BENEFITS

• Data Confidentiality - Workstations and Servers can be access only by authorized
• Assured Service Uptime - Workstations and Servers not visible to unauthorized
• Visibility & Ease of Management - Scalable, Highly Available with Customized Workflows & Automation
• Compliance to Data Privacy Laws - Customer Privacy laws
• Enables secure store access by easy management of Store Wi-FI
• Easy deployment of high quality & reliable store connectivity through SD-WAN

“In the retail world, securing our data and systems is paramount, MicroZAccess- Modern Security for Modern
Retail: The fact that it’s designed for things like SD-WAN and SASE gives us hope that it's future-proof, at least for the foreseeable future. For retail store owners looking to step up their cyber security game, MicroZAccess is worth checking out. While it might have a bit of a learning curve for some, the peace of mind it offers is priceless. Would recommend!"

Mr Chandru, (IT Consultant)
Zimson Watches Pvt Ltd

India ’s NBFC Chain performance enhanced faster by 80% with 50% Cost Reduction
Vertical : NBFC
Type : Vehicle & Micro Business Loans
Incorporated : 2000

• 75 + Branches
• 5 States in India
• 2000+ Employees

APPLICATIONS USED BY ORANGE

• Loan Processing Applications
• Web access
• Collaboration (e-mail ,Voip)
• Branch Operations (CCTV,Bio,Hrms)

CUSTOMER CHALLENGES
Orange Retail finance has both applications across cloud and central office accessed over MPLS to interconnect their branch offices. Most of the branches are tier-2/tier-3 towns having last mile quality and WAN management issues.

SOLUTION OFFERED BY COSGRID
COSGrid deployed RefleX SD-WAN solution with Firewall by installing COSGrid RefleX Edge devices in each of their branch offices and managed by COSGrid Guider (Cloud).

• Leveraged Dual 4G and broadband for flexible connectivity & Better Reliability
• Security policies were applied centrally and in automated way
• Gradually migrated away MPLS for all branches.
• Superior Connectivity SLA
• Role Based Access with Traffic Analytics
• QoS with Network Groups & Manageability
• Web Filtering for more secure access
• Zero Touch Deployment (ZTD) significantly reduced their deployment time.

CUSTOMER OUTCOMES

• MANAGEMENT: Centralized Management Zero Touch Operations
• NETWORK EXPERIENCE: MPLS migration to SD-WAN 3X More Bandwidth
• USER EXPERIENCE: Increased IT team Protectivity Lower Branch Downtime
• PLATFORM: Reliability - Dual 4G + Broadband
• SECURITY: Secure Branch Access Role based Access
• PERFORMANCE: 3X faster App Performance Roll out New Branches 80% faster

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
“With COSGrid as our SD-WAN partner, we've been able to roll out new branches 80% faster, get 3x more bandwidth, and 50% lower Opex compared to MPLS WAN. A complete end-to-end solution from them with a solid 4G support, Network security, and simplified management”
 

One of the World’s top four ophthalmic institutions has Lowered Branch Downtime with 5X More Bandwidth
Vertical : Healthcare
Type : Eye Care Hospital
Incorporated : 1978

• 15 + Branches
• 5 States in India
• 1000+ Employees

APPLICATIONS USED BY SANKARA NETHRALAYA

• Hospital Management Applications
• Web access
• Collaboration (e-mail ,Voip) Branch Operations (Bio,Hrms)

CUSTOMER CHALLENGE
MPLS links were used to connect the hospitals. However, faced frequent application
slowness due to bandwidth choking and branch downtime at times. They wanted to
increase the available bandwidth to users and improve uptime. In addition, they wanted
to reduce their WAN operational costs.

SOLUTION OFFERED BY COSGRID
COSGrid deployed RefleX SD-WAN solution by installing COSGrid RefleX Edge devices
in each of their branch offices and managed by COSGrid Guider (Cloud).

• Leveraged 4G as a complementary to MPLS
• 4G used as local breakout for Internet and backup for MPLS
• Security policies were applied centrally and in automated way
• Gradually migrated away MPLS for all branches.
• Role Based Access with Traffic Analytics
• QoS with Network Groups & Manageability
• Zero Touch Deployment (ZTD) significantly reduced their deployment time.

CUSTOMER OUTCOMES

• MANAGEMENT: Centralized Management Zero Touch Operations
• NETWORK EXPERIENCE: MPLS migration to SD-WAN 5X More Bandwidth
• USER EXPERIENCE: Increased staff Protectivity Lower Branch Downtime
• PLATFORM: Reliability - Dual 4G + Broadban
• SECURITY: Secure Branch Access Role based Access
• PERFORMANCE: 2X faster App Performance

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL
“We were heavily reliant on MPLS links to run our wide area network for servicing patients in India. COSGrid solutions on SD-WAN Solutions were both transformative and cost-effective.”