Named Barracuda CloudGen WAN, the new service is the first SD-WAN solution that runs inside Azure Virtual WAN Hubs. It is deployed directly from Azure, works out of the box with smart default configurations, and provides the option to bill hourly through Azure Marketplace.
“Cloud-native, secure SD-WAN technology, like the new CloudGen WAN service from Barracuda, provides a fast, reliable, and direct path to Microsoft Azure,” said Yousef Khalidi, corporate vice president, Azure Networking at Microsoft.
“We’re pleased to collaborate with Barracuda for this new wave of faster public cloud adoption to help our joint customers optimize network performance.”
Using this type of network architecture can replace expensive, inflexible network connectivity circuits, and can be dynamically scaled to match traffic workload, to optimise network performance and minimise cost.
Building SD-WAN service natively on the cloud combines simplicity, full security, and cloud-scalable SD-WAN connectivity to use the Microsoft Global Network as the WAN backbone instead of leased lines.
“With an all-in-one, secure SD-WAN solution natively built on the public cloud network, enterprises can finally make the shift to more public cloud deployments, both faster and more securely,” added Hatem Naguib, COO at Barracuda (pictured).
“We appreciate the relationship we have developed with Microsoft over the years and the close collaboration over many months to integrate Barracuda SD-WAN technology natively on Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN Hubs. We know this is the future of networking in the public cloud, and we’re excited to be on this forefront with Microsoft.”
The new Barracuda CloudGen WAN is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) which can be deployed to as many regions as needed and administered centrally in the CloudGen WAN portal for all office locations and remote endpoints.
In addition, because the Microsoft Global Network is automatically provisioned as the backbone for on-demand application access, service providers can create a fully customised SASE solution in the public cloud.
"A cloud-first strategy asks for a different approach on connectivity. We have invested heavily in Microsoft Office 365 adoption across the organisation, and traditional connectivity doesn't fit the bill anymore,” added Leon Sevriens, program manager, IT at Humankind.
“We need a solution that is focused on delivering application performance, not just 'plain' connectivity. That’s why we’re moving forward with Barracuda CloudGen WAN."
