With the development of global business, many companies are grappling with the challenge of having employees scattered across the globe. Ensuring smooth connectivity for employees on a global scale has become an urgent need. This case study delves into the network acceleration requirements of an overseas company with a global workforce, aiming to accelerate access to its ERP system located in mainland China.

We will explore how SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) serves as a strategic solution to address the network latency issues faced by employees when accessing the ERP system in mainland China.

1. Network Requirements of the Overseas Company

This company has employees distributed globally, with a specific need to accelerate access to its ERP system for overseas staff. Currently, accessing the ERP system from abroad involves navigating through the local overseas operator’s network to reach the ERP system deployed in mainland China.

The user’s access path is as follows: User -> Overseas Operator Network -> Source Server. Due to the lack of optimized network routes provided by the local overseas operator towards China and the involvement of multiple international carriers with routing detours, overseas employees experience significant network latency when accessing the ERP system.

2. SD-WAN Solution

To address the latency issues, a non-intrusive SD-WAN acceleration solution has been proposed.

Remote User Access

SD-WAN introduces the concept of creating network access nodes globally. Overseas users can utilize native network clients on their devices (PC: macOS, Windows, Linux; Smart Devices: iOS, Android) to connect directly through these network nodes to access the ERP system’s source server.

Additional Features

Server Gateway Management: Centralized management of server gateways.

Server Account Management System: Efficient management of server accounts.

Network Acceleration: Integration of relevant network links for acceleration.

Network Servers: Deployment of servers to meet the accelerated network needs of overseas employees.

3. Cost Considerations

The cost breakdown includes the number of deployed servers and the required bandwidth for the acceleration servers. Flexible solutions, such as overseas dedicated lines, global networking, asymmetric bandwidth, and individually rented lines, can be tailored based on specific requirements.

In conclusion, the SD-WAN acceleration solution offers an economically efficient way for overseas companies to optimize their network performance when accessing services in other countries. By establishing network access nodes globally and simplifying the routing process, SD-WAN ensures overseas employees experience reduced latency, enabling smooth and expedited access to critical business systems.

If your company faces similar challenges or has questions about SD-WAN network acceleration solutions, feel free to contact Ogcloud. Our team of advanced network architects is ready to provide personalized solutions!