Client Overview:
Aruma is Australia’s largest disability services provider, they provide support for individuals with disabilities across Australia’s east-coast. With 400 service sites, they needed a network solution to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance site-to-site connectivity.
The Challenge:
Aruma faced several network challenges:
- Expensive, Complex Network: Legacy MPLS was costly and had slow, unreliable connections.
- High Operational Costs: Managing 400 remote sites with a high churn rate was becoming increasingly difficult and expensive.
- Lack of Flexibility: The MPLS network made it hard to scale or adjust to changing needs, and locked Aruma into a single services provider.
- Inconsistent Service Quality: Remote sites had unreliable connections for critical services like telemedicine.
- Security Concerns: Sensitive health data required secure and compliant data protection.
The Solution:
Sydco Networks implemented a cloud-managed SD-WAN solution to address these challenges:
- Centralized Management: The IT team could manage all 400 sites from a single interface, simplifying operations.
- Cost-Effective Connectivity: SD-WAN used broadband and 4G/5G links, reducing costs while improving performance and reliability.
- Application Optimization: Prioritized traffic for critical services like telemedicine, improving performance.
- Enhanced Security: Built-in encryption and advanced threat protection secured patient data.
- Scalability: The SD-WAN solution easily accommodated new site deployments and bandwidth adjustments.
- Real-Time Visibility: Provided performance insights to help optimize the network.
Results:
The SD-WAN deployment delivered key benefits:
- Cost Savings: Replacing MPLS with broadband and cellular links cut network costs significantly.
- Improved Performance: Optimized routing ensured higher quality for critical services.
- Streamlined Operations: The cloud-managed solution simplified network management.
- Enhanced Security: End-to-end encryption ensured compliance with industry regulations.
- Scalable Growth: The solution supported network expansion as Aruma grew.
- Better User Experience: Optimized traffic routing improved application performance, especially in remote areas.
Conclusion:
By deploying SD-WAN, Aruma modernized its network, improving service delivery, reducing costs, and enhancing security. The scalable solution supports ongoing growth, ensuring the company meets the needs of its clients and staff effectively.
