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CMC Networks implements SDN for law firm Webber Wentzel in South Africa
CMC Networks , a global Tier 1 service provider servicing 51 out of 54 countries in Africa , has been selected by Webber Wentzel to upgrade its network infrastructure across South Africa . Webber Wentzel is one of the Big Five law firms in South Africa which involves the handling of very sensitive customer data . CMC Networks designed an end-to-end network solution to boost efficiencies and further enhance data security for Webber Wentzel ’ s customers .
CMC Networks updated the law firm ’ s widearea network , WAN to a software-defined wide-area network , SD-WAN , as well as enhancing its local-area network , LAN , Wi-Fi and cloud technologies . Webber Wentzel benefits from an ultra-secure , full meshed Juniper Session Smart Router , SSR SD-WAN with high availability nodes at its Cape Town and Sandton offices to boost customer experiences , as well as a virtual appliance in Microsoft Azure .
Marisa Trisolino , CEO CMC Networks
CMC Networks implemented a Juniper vSRX virtual firewall in Azure to secure all Internet traffic moving across Webber Wentzel ’ s network , with a combination of Zero-Trust Security and L3-L7 application control functionality at various waypoints throughout the network .
“ We understand the unique needs of the legal sector and created a solution that delivers high-performance connectivity matched with security and privacy . Webber Wentzel benefits from networking expertise matched with local knowledge and delivery . When managing ultrasensitive data , how you deploy and manage your network is critical ,” said Marisa Trisolino , CEO at CMC Networks .
The SD-WAN was delivered using CMC Networks ’ dual IP Premier Direct Internet Access , DIA service , providing the highest level of SLA to Webber Wentzel , with ultralow latencies for an enhanced customer experience . CMC also designed a full stack Juniper LAN and Wi-Fi solution powered by Juniper ’ s Mist AI . The solution combines enterprise-grade ethernet switches and Wi-Fi 6 access points that deliver data to the Mist AI platform , giving unparalleled insights into the local LAN and WAN to improve performance , security and user experience for Webber Wentzel .
CMC is also designing and implementing a new contact centre and back-office voice solution for Webber Wentzel based on Microsoft Teams . The solution will use a cloud PBX and SIP trunks to handle inbound voice traffic and direct it to Microsoft Teams and the appropriate user . It will all run over the new network infrastructure with superior Quality of Service , QoS and application steering capabilities to ensure the best possible user experience , with the entire solution delivered as a fully managed service by CMC .
CMC provides data communications to carriers , governments , multinationals and various non-profit organisations , operating in excess of 110 service locations providing a resilient network . CMC ’ s majority shareholders are The Carlyle Group , a global investment firm with $ 222 billion of assets under management across 365 investment vehicles .
Founded in 1868 , Webber Wentzel is a leading South African full-service law firm providing clients with innovative solutions to their most complex legal and tax issues across Sub-Saharan Africa . With over 450 lawyers in Johannesburg and Cape Town , its multi-disciplinary expertise is consistently ranked top-tier in leading directories and awards , both in South Africa and on the continent . p
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