ePlus Expands Managed Services Portfolio to Support Cisco Viptela SD-WAN Solution

Managed SD-WAN capabilities help customers optimize the deployment of cloud-based network and orchestration technologies

HERNDON, Va., May 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS) today announced that it has extended its Managed Services capabilities to include proactive monitoring and management of Cisco’s Viptela cloud-based, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solution.  ePlus Managed Services support on-premise, virtual, and cloud deployments of Viptela.

Enhancing its Managed Services portfolio to include foundational support for Viptela upholds ePlus’ strategy to constantly innovate and meet evolving customer needs.  By offloading the management of their SD-WAN solution, organizations are poised to maximize the performance, agility, application control, and efficiency benefits along their cloud journey.

“Adding Managed Services for Viptela demonstrates our alignment with Cisco’s strategy and support for next-generation solutions,” said Dan Farrell, senior vice president of global services for ePlus.  “As Cisco’s go-to partner for managed SD-WAN services, we look forward to working closely together to empower our joint customers to deliver a better client and employee experience, reduce connectivity costs, and achieve operational agility.”

“As organizations look to simplify management of their SD-WAN infrastructure, our Managed Services organization can help supplement their internal talent pool and bandwidth to reap the full benefit of their deployment,” said Wayne St. Jacques, vice president of managed and executive services for ePlus.  “ePlus brings unique capabilities in terms of flexibility and integration, allowing customers to outsource SD-WAN management and remediation in order to maintain their staff’s focus on strategic business outcomes.”

About ePlus Managed Services

ePlus Managed Services help enterprises cost-effectively monitor, control, and proactively manage their IT infrastructure, and off-load a significant burden of day-to-day IT tasks to optimize internal IT operations and mitigate risk.  ePlus has delivered Managed Services for more than 10 years to a wide range of clients across multiple industry verticals through its 24/7/365 Managed Services Centers.  Visit www.eplus.com/services/managed-services for more information. 

About ePlus inc.

ePlus is a leading consultative technology solutions provider that helps customers imagine, implement, and achieve more from their technology.  With the highest certifications from top technology partners and expertise in key technologies from cloud to security and digital infrastructure, ePlus transforms IT from a cost center to a business enabler.  Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 1,500 associates serving a diverse set of customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pac.  The Company is headquartered at 13595 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA, 20171.  For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email [email protected].  Connect with ePlus on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. 
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