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Singtel Launches NFV-based Virtualized Router & Firewall Service

Singtel Launches NFV-based Virtualized Router & Firewall Service Image Credit: Singtel

Singtel today launched a new Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) service, where enterprises can replicate their router and firewall hardware as software-based or virtualized services. Singtel's NFV service will be hosted in Singtel’s cloud. The NFV service expands Singtel’s existing portfolio of next generation software-defined network (SDN) services following the launch of its ConnectPlus Software-Defined WAN service last year.

According to Singtel, by virtualizing networking equipment through the Singtel NFV service, enterprises can reduce physical networking costs and deployment time on their premises. The new service also helps simplify network management as the virtualised routers and firewalls can be accessed and configured on-demand via a secure web portal.

Besides virtualized routing and firewall services, Singtel said that it will roll-out other NFV services including unified threat management services to address cyber threats. The Singtel NFV service will be available with selected Singtel business broadband and Wide Area Network (WAN) service plans, and will be ready for global deployment in the near future.

Lee Han Kheng, Vice President of Global Products, Group Enterprise at Singtel
This software-based service helps customers minimise on-site set ups and support of IT equipment as network administration can be remotely accessed through a centralised portal.

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