Enterprises, MVNOs, and service providers need a reliable alternative; a managed, private network built on proven, scalable and highly secure technologies like MPLS and SD-WAN. Why? Because only this high grade of networks offers the security, performance, and control that modern businesses require to thrive in a global, digital marketplace.
Managed by experienced connectivity providers, these networks are the backbone of the next generation of secure, global enterprise connectivity, and by investing in managed, private alternatives, it’s the best way future-proof operations, ensuring you remain agile, secure, and prepared for the evolving demands of an interconnected world.
This will only become more and more the case as we start to think about global business in the rest of this and the start of the next decade. In fact, over time and as your business grows, that could become more and more of an issue. Key applications, data centres, cloud services, and remote workforces: these all now operate across disparate geographies, each with its own connectivity standards, performance expectations, and security demands.
But the public Web, while widely accessible and a superb consumer and citizen service, often lacks the reliability, latency guarantees, and security features essential for enterprise operations. This is especially relevant for industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, where data security, compliance, and low latency are paramount.
For example, a multinational financial institution handling cross-border transactions needs to ensure secure and rapid data transmission without the unpredictability of the public Internet. Similarly, manufacturing companies with distributed facilities and supply chains require synchronized data flow, which could be compromised by latency or outages common in public Internet connections—perhaps at levels that damage your reputation, or even lead to financial penalties from regulators or the market.
There’s also the real danger that the public Internet might be disrupted or even shut down by a government in a geography important to you; as of May 2023, the world saw 80 shutdowns across 21 countries, with 18 of these ongoing since for a year or more.
The case for the private network
Given these limitations, enterprises are increasingly seeking private, managed alternatives that offer a higher level of security, control, and performance.
Managed private networks, such as those built on MPLS and SD-WAN technologies, continue to provide end-to-end connectivity under the oversight of networking experts, ensuring optimised paths, enhanced security, and minimal downtime.
SNS has been working with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) as our preferred solution for enterprise-grade connectivity, as it demonstrably offers several advantages over traditional public Internet connections—like guaranteed performance, high availability and low latency for critical applications.
Plus, as data travels on a private network isolated from the public Internet, MPLS has an excellent security profile--significantly reduces exposure to external threats and makes MPLS just more secure than typical public Internet connections.
As MPLS networks are managed centrally, you also get more effective troubleshooting, network monitoring, and traffic optimisation. Centralised management allows businesses to ensure consistent service levels across locations—but we also offer SD-WAN, as this in many ways complements all MPLS’s strengths by adding agility and flexibility, which are particularly prized by enterprises operating across hybrid cloud environments.
SD-WAN enables organisations route traffic dynamically based on real-time network conditions, often combining multiple types of connections, including broadband and LTE, to ensure performance. You also get intelligent traffic routing across multiple paths, so you can select the most efficient route based on current conditions and so both boost network efficiency and reduce latency, ensuring that all your mission-critical applications perform optimally.
We’re also starting to see how SD-WAN allows businesses to scale their network more cost-effectively than expanding MPLS circuits alone. Some SNS customers, for example, love the way it provides a way to add bandwidth and connectivity options without incurring significant costs—ideal for smaller offices or branches. There is also the huge potential of 5G combined with SD-WAN, which we are also very much monitoring.
Again, these are all things you just wouldn’t get from the public Internet. On the security front, by segmenting traffic, SD-WAN reduces the risk of cross-contamination in case of an intrusion, providing an additional layer of security across distributed locations.
Use a private network to deliver on your brand promise
Managed private network connectivity solutions powered by MPLS and SD-WAN deliver more than just technical advantages, though. They also provide peace of mind for organisations needing reliable, secure, and scalable global connectivity. A managed approach from SNS, will, for example, guarantee you:
- 24/7 Monitoring and Support Our managed services are continuously monitored by networking experts who can respond proactively to any issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
- Customised Connectivity Managed service providers like SNS design and tailor networks to fit your enterprise needs--whether it’s creating unique routing paths, prioritising certain kinds of traffic (say, entertainment and rich media for your content provider customer, or voice traffic if you’re an MVNO), or optimising bandwidth for designated geographies
- Reduced Operational Complexity By outsourcing network management to us, you reduce the burden on your internal IT teams, allowing you as a brand to focus on core business operations, not network issues
- Compliance Assurance all our networks are designed to meet compliance requirements, supporting data privacy and security standards in a way that public Internet connections often cannot.
Let SNS help you stay on top of all the demands of 2030s enterprise connectivity
The verdict’s clear: the private network is your best ally in the race to be a significant player in whatever market you are competing in.
To learn more about all SNS is doing with our global network—from direct connectivity to private mobile data backhaul, from remote SIM testing to custom network design and delivery—get in touch.
