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08 Nov

Celebrate with Us: A Reaffirmed Commitment to Enhanced Network Performance & Security

Our striving for excellence drives us to push boundaries, explore new ideas, and pioneer creative solutions to fulfill the essential needs of our customers and industry. Our team has been focused on delivering exceptional experience showcasing the innovation we bring.

 Say Hi to our Fresh New Look!

Your go-to source for unique and innovative network transformations needs is FatPipe. Get inspired to discover our innovative solutions, and benefit from the value of our products and services. Here are the key highlights of our website:

  • Key FatPipe differentiators like reliability, redundancy, security, and speed are emphasized with well-written content and effective diagram conceptualization.
  • The site is designed to provide a structured and intuitive navigation experience, making it easy for visitors to find information about FatPipe’s services and solutions.
  • The design balances professional and inviting elements, creating a visual appeal that reflects FatPipe’s modern, technology-focused brand.
  • A sharper focus and refined brand identity, fresh illustration styles, and enhanced brand character bring FatPipe’s creativity and vision to life. We trust you love our new vibrant design just as we do.

We have taken our design to the next level. With a sharper focus and refined brand identity, we have endeavored on a new design layout, embraced fresh illustration styles, and enhanced our brand character to bring FatPipe’s creativity and vision to life. We trust you love our new vibrant design just as we do.

It’s not just about having an online presence; it’s about creating an engaging, seamless experience that reflects FatPipe’s values and strengthens our brand’s reliability. This belief is at the core of our work wherein we have brought best of the software-driven wide area network to our customers with continued innovation of key SD-WAN features. FatPipe MPSec, MPVPN, Smart DNS, and distinctive way of blockchain type of data transmission have helped multiple customers not only boost network availability but also drive business productivity to new levels.

As we take on this new mission, it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to enhancing our customers’ network performance with WAN-Edge, SD-WAN and NMS technologies. We have advanced security in our priority list. With this renewed focus and indeed a personal commitment, we welcome you to explore our new website. We would love your feedback as your insights help us consistently meet your expectations.

10 Sep

Addressing Zero Trust Misconceptions: Embracing “Verify, Validate and Authorize” Procedure is Vital for Future-Proofing Your Organization

Zero Trust has been a widely discussed topic over the past few years, evolving from just a conceptual framework to a much-needed solution in cybersecurity. However, there are certain misconceptions that need to be cleared so that organizations can embrace it effectively and fully leverage its potential. FatPipe eliminates the misconceptions and helps organizations implement zero trust as their security procedure, ensuring that the latter benefit from it on a long-term basis.

 Misconceptions Surrounding Adoption of ZTNA by Organizations

 A small business may not adopt a zero trust framework with the notion that zero trust implementation is complex, may cause temporary disruptions in operations, they will not become target of cyberattacks, and so on.  Large businesses too may think twice before implementing zero trust since they may believe that including zero trust in their security program is overwhelming (due to fear of overhauling existing infrastructure). These misconceptions need to be addressed so that organizations, irrespective of their size, gain utmost benefit from this powerful cybersecurity framework.

Clearing the Misconceptions

Misconception 1: Zero trust is not necessary for small organizations.

The essence of ZTNA is to address complex technology environments, be it small or large business. Small businesses have a wrong belief that they will not become targets of cyberattacks; in a recent survey, 41% of organizations mentioned they have implemented a zero trust security architecture, whereas 59% mentioned they haven’t. It is important to note that the size, industry, and other factors is not a bottleneck in implementing zero trust controls in an organization.

Misconception 2: Zero trust is complex and needs a complete rebuilding of existing security systems.

Zero trust’s true potential is often veiled by a lack of understanding within organizations, including a belief that zero trust needs a complete overhaul of existing security systems. FatPipe understands this concern, and through right solutions from expert teams converts complexity into simplicity with the right tools and systematic implementation thus streamlining zero trust. FatPipe has driven innovation in WAN simplification for nearly the past 20 years and now continues this simplification endeavor in the area of Secure Networks.

Misconception 3: Zero trust is a product.

It’s important to note that Zero Trust is not a product, but a strategic approach that ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) facilitates through dynamic access control procedures and strict authentication. FatPipe helps organizations benefit from a mature security environment, thereby reaping the benefits over time. 

Misconception 4:  Zero trust builds a culture of distrust.

Right from the advent of zero trust concept, organizations tend to confine it within the scope of a culture of distrust. However, zero trust only develops a proactive security mindset by ensuring that access is granted dependent on continuous verification rather than assumptions.

Conclusion

FatPipe’s “Verify, Validate, and Authorize” procedure provides the technologies and tools needed to implement Zero Trust, such as VPN, multifactor authentication, single sign-on solutions, intrusion prevention systems, etc. FatPipe allows businesses to select the security components that best meet their unique needs.

20 Aug

Leveraging AI for SD-WAN Support: Best Practices and Innovations

Imagine a business experiences unexpected issues in their network.  The network team must quickly diagnose whether the problem originates from configuration errors, link failures, or external factors like ISP issues. Traditionally troubleshooting has been dependent on support engineer but with advent of AI the roles are undergoing transformation; FatPipe has introduced AI-based support for Partners and Customers, in the form of chatbot, that helps the teams to troubleshoot and diagnose the issue without calling technical support, thus reducing the network downtime.

FatPipe AI-Enabled Support for Enhanced User Experience

FatPipe AI-Enabled Support is an all-encompassing solution where the customer can gain comprehensive knowledge about FatPipe SD-WAN. The AI tool is a result of hundreds of years of technical expert experience which has been encoded for partners and customers to retrieve immediately to resolve not only simple issues but also the complex problems. FatPipe’s innovative strategy leverages the power of artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, intelligent support and answers any query for the user’s SD-WAN solutions. It provides the advantages of precise product insights (be it downtime-related or any troubleshooting issue), instant response, and 24/7 service. The result: Customer’s network runs flawlessly.

Best Practices that FatPipe AI Follows for SD-WAN Support

Several solution providers must understand that innovation alone will not bring results. Innovation, in tandem with best practices, is key to enhanced user experience.

  • FatPipe’s AI policy is transparent, and it explicitly states that the customer is interacting with the AI chatbot.
  • FatPipe AI is a customer-centric product made with regular updating based on  customer suggestions and queries.
  • FatPipe AI doesn’t miss the human factor; it essentially augments the skills of the support specialist by escalating to a support specialist through the portal.
  • The conversional flows are clear and user-friendly; It provides access to comprehensive resources and documentation, enabling users to resolve issues independently while deepening their understanding of SD-WAN.
  • There are options in the tool to engage with a customer support specialist through e-mail or chat or phone for complex issues. This helps in not leading to any unmet expectations.

FatPipe’s role in SD-WAN support is significant, enabling users to stay ahead of network challenges and focus on driving their business forward with confidence. It augments the innovative FatPipe patented features to maintain seamless, reliable and secure connectivity in an increasingly complex digital environment. FatPipe positions itself as a leader in innovation, showcasing its dedication to providing efficient, customer-centric support that resonates with today’s digital-first landscape.

31 Jul

FatPipe SD-WAN’s Pivotal Role in Overcoming Last Mile Connectivity Problems

The last mile or the final segment of line connectivity is crucial because it serves as the link between the network service provider and a networked location, making its performance critical for ensuring a reliable and efficient connection. As per recent studies, 80% of companies utilizing SD-WAN report experiencing performance concerns on the last mile of their network, more so in developing economies due to multiple infrastructure works of highways, telecom, sewage, roads etc. causing frequent fiber cuts.

How FatPipe SD-WAN Overcomes Last Mile Constraints?

FatPipe SD-WAN is an excellent solution for overcoming last mile constraints including handling network disruptions seamlessly –

  • Legacy network protocols struggle to aggregate different last-mile connectivity types like MPLS, Internet, Broadband, LTE, and VSAT. FatPipe SD-WAN’s patented technology seamlessly combines these into a single IP framework, ensuring efficient, secure, and parallel data transmission across disparate networks.
  • FatPipe SD-WAN prevents bottlenecks by adapting on-the-fly for optimal performance, using seamless failover to ensure zero user traffic disruption. This is achieved through patented technology that maintains a single packet copy across redundant lines, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted sessions.
  • FatPipe load balances outbound and inbound traffic across multiple available WAN links using industry-best techniques of MPSEC TM & SmartDNS TM. Many customers have benefitted not only with enhanced resiliency but also with payback period of less than a year by deploying FatPipe SD-WAN.

Benefits of FatPipe SD-WAN in Augmenting Last Mile Connectivity

  • FatPipe SD-WAN minimizes data loss by dynamically selecting the best path for traffic based on real-time network conditions.
  • Legacy networks can’t handle brownouts caused by high latency, packet loss, or jitter on last mile connects which is quite frequent phenomenon in most of the networks. FatPipe SD-WAN sets specific thresholds for these issues, automatically rerouting traffic to a stable line when they are exceeded. Once the link’s quality is restored, FatPipe seamlessly redirects traffic back to the original interface.
  • By optimizing traffic routing and prioritizing critical applications, FatPipe SD-WAN further optimizes latency. This is essential for applications that require real-time communication, such as VoIP and video conferencing.

FatPipe SD-WAN excels in addressing last mile constraints by continuously monitoring and optimizing the signal as it traverses the critical juncture. It can perform dynamic routing, ensuring optimal performance and reliability without the need of co-operation from the ISP. This proactive management guarantees minimal disruption, superior performance, and a seamless user experience, showcasing FatPipe SD-WAN’s superior capability in overcoming last mile connectivity issues.

11 Jul

How FatPipe SD-WAN Reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Network Infrastructure

Several enterprises, even now, rely on standard WAN and SD-WAN offerings that generate high CAPEX and OPEX costs. This poses a high risk; the expenses for maintaining legacy WAN systems will eventually surpass the investment required for a modern, business-aligned network solution.  Companies witness around 20-30% cost reduction when they switch to the SD-WAN solution (according to reports) but embracing FatPipe software-defined approach reduces Network TCO by more than 50% ensuring FatPipe SD-WAN investment break even for customers in less than one year.

Industry Unique Features of FatPipe for SD-WAN Investment Break Even in less than one year

FatPipe being the inventor of key SD-WAN features has patented and innovative ways of network transformation for reducing network TCO.

  • Single IP Framework for Link Aggregation – FatPipe MPVPN patented technology aggregates traffic of heterogeneous last mile e.g. MPLS, Internet, broadband, LTE, 5G, wireless, leased lines, and satellite in end-to-end single IP framework enabling traffic navigation across multi- technology links. This traffic load balancing can reduce per annum customer bandwidth costs by 20-30%.
  • Load Balancing without Traffic Duplication – FatPipe SD-WAN MPSEC TM patent ensures no duplication of traffic among redundant lines during data, voice and video to ensure customer bandwidth savings up to 50% year on year.
  • WAN Optimization – Reduces TCO through advanced WAN optimization techniques namely caching, compression, de-duplication etc. FatPipe WAN optimization is at an innovative byte level, ensuring industry-best traffic optimization granularity. These features reduce bandwidth costs between 10% and 90% depending on payload application nature.
  • Selective Encryption – FatPipe’s patented hybrid WAN technology selectively encrypts only the traffic placed on public links, avoiding encryption on MPLS traffic. This feature reduces encryption overheads ensuring potential bandwidth savings by 30% depending on packet size.
  • Intelligent Traffic Management and Prioritization – This feature optimizes the utilization of available bandwidth reducing the need for over-provisioning and ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary resources to save excess bandwidth costs by 10% to 20%.
  • Unifying Heterogeneous Devices – FatPipe SD-WAN has the capability of working as router, stateful/next-gen firewall, Intrusion Detection and Prevention system, load balancer, unified threat manager, WAN optimizer, DNS, and DHCP as well as provides best-of-breed network performance and fault management system functionalities. This combination saves customer hardware TCO by about 10% to 30%.

Combination of these features during solution design phase leads to significant reduction in customer network costs by more than 50% and also provides better network availability, impregnable security, accelerated WAN traffic, and enhanced user experience for increased organization productivity.