Are you ready to take your network to the next level? Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange is revolutionising SD-WAN by integrating 5G cellular, and accelerating the transition from wired to wireless WAN.
Imagine a network that's not only faster but also more flexible and easier to manage. That's the opportunity 5G and Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange brings to the table.
As a leading Australian Cradlepoint partner and one of the few local experts in Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange, we are uniquely positioned to guide you through the opportunity.
In this article, you will learn how Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange can enhance your network performance, improve security, and simplify management, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to future-proof their operations.
Whether you're an IT manager, network administrator, or business owner, this blog will provide you with the insights needed to make an informed decision about adopting Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange.
NetCloud Exchange (NCX) is a networking solution from Cradlepoint that takes SD-WAN capabilities to the next level by integrating 5G cellular technology, secure access service edge (SASE), and zero trust networking (ZTNA).
NetCloud Exchange is designed to address the evolving needs of modern businesses offering increased speed, security and reliability as we move towards a wireless future.
It enables you to
There are four key architectural components of NetCloud Exchange:
Delivers SD-WAN with a specific focus of optimising traffic over wireless WANs.
Almost all Australian organisations are moving some, if not all, of their network infrastructure to the cloud and 5G is taking on a bigger role in the enterprise WAN as it continues to be adopted for primary and secondary connectivity. SD-WAN will improve application performance and enhance overall WAN resiliency.
Key Features
- future proofing your SD-WAN network for a wireless future
- designed to optimise traffic over LTE, 5G non-standalone (NSA), network slicing, 5G standalone (SA) network slices, broadband, and Wi-Fi as WAN
- Dynamic path selection and traffic prioritisation based on latency, loss, jitter,plus bandwidth, and data usage
- Intelligent WAN bonding to increase resiliency.
- Forward Error Correction (FEC) to improve Quality of Experience (QoE)
- Interfaces use cellular insights, intelligence, and integration.
- Prioritisation is now cellular operator-based
Is a network security solution that offers a simple-to-manage alternative to complex VPN infrastructures for securely connecting multiple sites, vehicles, IoT, and remote workers.
Key Features
- provides any-to-any connectivity and drastically reduces the attack surface by building undiscoverable network resources.
- simplifies creating and administering VPNs, reduces the risk of errors, and provides a flexible solution.
- unlocks operational agility through built-in tunnel orchestration and simplifies configuration with name-based routing and overlapping IP addressing.
- integrates with Cradlepoint routers to establish zero-trust communications through the Service Gateway.
Provides secure, granular access to network resources based on user identity and context.
Enterprises face many security challenges, and NetCloud Exchange ZTNA is uniquely designed to address many of these issues. Traditional VPN "trust but verify" models don't meet today's security demands. Even those who make it into the walls of a network via ZTNA are restricted from moving throughout it, ultimately reducing the surface area for an attack.
ZTNA solutions can replace VPN technology and secure the expanded Wireless WAN edge by assuming no one outside or inside the network can be trusted until their location, device, and session information has been verified.
Key FeaturesThe key benefit of Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange is its relevance to your evolving network infrastructure.
As your network expands to include cellular links and traffic from IOT, vehicles and remote workers, NCX brings operational management into one centralised monitoring and management platform.
It provides deep visibility into your traffic flows, offers in-built zero-trust access and robust security, and scales to meet the needs of your business.
Image: Typical Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange topography. Credit: Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint NetCloud Exchange (NCX) is an ideal solution for various types of businesses and network environments, particularly those looking to leverage the latest advancements in 5G and SD-WAN technology.
Companies with lean IT resources whose responsibilities include security will appreciate the single platform visibility and streamlined management bringing together VPN, SD-WAN, and ZTNA.
Companies with a WAN profile that includes a high number of distributed small to medium sites or a mix of fixed sites, vehicles and IOT are ideal candidates for NetCloud Exchange. Similarly enterprises with cellular as a significant link, or with multiple resources in a trust zone behind a router will readily identify with the benefits of NCX.
Here’s a look at the types of businesses and scenarios where NCX can be most beneficial:
MobileCorp is a leading Australian Cradlepoint partner specialising in NetCloud Exchange.
We hold both of Cradlepoint's NCX partner specialisations. Our technical and sales teams also hold the NCX individual certifications.
To get started with NetCloud Exchange reach out to MobileCorp team for a discussion about your specific network requirements.
You can leverage our knowledge to define your network architecture, deployment plan and for a quote.
We also have access to special pricing based on our NetCloud Exchange Partner Status.
MobileCorp is an enterprise ICT solutions company with a mission to deliver our customers a communications technology edge. We provide Managed Mobility Services, Enterprise Mobility Management, Complex Data and IP Networks, and Unified Communication solutions. We have a proven track record providing managed services for Australian enterprise and business, and we are a the Telstra Mobility Partner or the Year,