What it is
By combining local area network (LAN), wireless LAN (WLAN), software-defined WAN (SD WAN) and advanced security that scales from small branch to large campus applications, you can have a unified management platform for all your networking needs.
Managed Network Services
From fully managed to monitor/notify only, Managed SD Branch offers flexible management options that give you the control you need—all while freeing up your IT team to spend more time adding value to your organization
Near real-time visibility
When you need to check in on your network performance, you can use the centralized dashboard manager that is fully integrated with Verizon’s proprietary global management ecosystem, including IMPACT.
Convenient reporting
You have 24/7/365 access to Managed SD Branch reporting through the Verizon Enterprise Center (VEC) customer portal.
Benefits
Features
Cloud-based
This AI and machine learning (ML) platform integrates the management of multiple device types to give you greater network operational insight.
Preconfigured
Our “out-of-the-box” solutions enable multiple network locations to be deployed faster and with greater accuracy.
Integrated
Leverage integration with Verizon’s automated Managed Network Services global ecosystem for faster fault isolation.
Visibility
Monitor and manage your branch or campus network, as well as the various device types you rely on—everything from routers, switches, wireless access points, smart cameras, and more.
Why choose us
A proven network partner
30+
years managing customers’ networks
19 times
4,500+
managed customer networks worldwide
150+
countries where we offer managed network services
Resources
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FAQs
An SD-branch consists of a cloud-based platform employing AI and ML that facilitates the deployment, management and security of multiple branch/campus device types including LAN switches, wireless access points, SD WAN routers, security appliances, IoT devices (e.g., smart cameras) and cellular gateways.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) merges the management of SD WAN and managed zero-trust cloud security services to support the dynamic network security needs of digital enterprises.
SD Branch manages SD WAN (and other) services and can optionally employ either premises-based or cloud-based security mechanisms to give customers the SD WAN and security capabilities they need.
¹Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Global Wan Services: Danellie Young, Lisa Pierce, Gaspar Valdivia, Karen Brown; March 24, 2025.
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