Orange Business named a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ quadrant family of Network - Software Defined Solutions and Services Partner Global 2019 report

Date: June 2019
Lead author: Dr. Kenn Walters
 

ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions and Services Partner – Global 2019 in diverse quadrants

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• Managed WAN Services
• Mobile Network (4G/5G) Additional (non-core) Services
• SDN Transformation Services (Consulting & Implementation)
• SD-WAN Equipment and Services (DIY)
• SDN Security Services
• SD Network Technologies (Mobile to Edge)

Highlighted key strengths

• Excellent coverage: a wide network coverage and many partnerships. It enables full compatibility with Flexible SD-WAN through virtual SD-WAN gateways, enabling easy migration from traditional managed WAN to SD-WAN
• Excellent VAS mobile portfolio and partnerships: a large coverage of core networks and partnerships, delivering value-added services (VAS) such as Shape & Fix (mobile solutions modeling), fleet management (MDM), enterprise messaging, team management (Aidoo mobile), Xpenditure (expense claims management) and PictBase Air (field service/customer intervention services application)
• Feature-rich advanced solutions: a full set of access, continuity, and advanced features and architectures (for e.g., always-on, dual, dual load balancing with ME, LL, SDSL, ADSL, Internet, 3/4G, sub-VPN, multiple VPN, multicast, voice and video connectivity). Feature sets are given for standard-level users, advanced level/requirement users as well as in customized mixes of applications as a client-specific bundle
• Global and local data center and next-gen hub delivery: enhanced cloud connectivity with dedicated or hybrid networking. It is flexible to any underlying network, Orange MPLS network, Internet with SD-WAN overlay and ethernet services
• Well-known mobile and converged solutions: Orange Business has been ranked consistently among the top 10 mobile telephony application providers across the globe. It is also well known for its innovative and bundled approaches in this field
• Excellent capabilities and partnership delivery: coverage through its core network and partnerships. It offers full compatibility with Flexible SD-WAN through virtual SD-WAN gateways, allowing easy migration from traditional WAN to SD-WAN. Its uCPE services are fully compatible with Flexible SD-WAN through virtual gateways and universal management, allowing easy migration from traditional LAN to intelligent edge
• Out-of-the-box solution coupled with ease and customization: Flexible SD-WAN is an automated, intelligent, global solution with on-demand virtualized services. It is centrally orchestrated for end-to-end performance and control via uCPE of edge functionality and inventory. It ensures reliable performance, improved security and support for multiple connection types, cost control and high-quality end-user experience for business-critical applications
• Consultative services covering POC to commercial roll-out: highly collaborative, open and consultative approach, together with a network of labs and innovation centers to allow for rapid PoC developments
• Global security reach and competence: large coverage through its hosting zones and cyberdefense experts. It has a strategic partnership with Zscaler along with joint development roadmaps. The firm offers flexible security solutions and managed security services for most scales and types of enterprise deployments

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Other Results

Nordics quadrant: The 2019 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions and Services Nordics Report evaluated the capabilities of 37 providers and named Orange Business as leaders in all seven quadrants

UK quadrant: The 2019 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions and Services U.K. Report evaluated the capabilities of 51 provider and named Orange Business as leaders in all seven quadrants

USA quadrant: The 2019 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions and Services U.S. Report evaluates the capabilities of 56 providers and named Orange Business, leaders in two quadrants

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 70 of the top 100 enterprises in the world, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry's most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

ISG Provider LensTM is a practitioner-led service provider comparison, empowered by ISG’s well-known advisory expertise and their data-driven research team. ISG Provider Lens TM research reports provide independent vendor evaluations and enterprise buying behavior segmentation. Service provider data, from either primary or secondary research, will translate into three different outputs. They are categorized as:

• ISG Provider Lens quadrant reports: ISG compares and positions service providers in a graphic presentation based on their service portfolio strength and market competitiveness. Based on their relative positioning, service providers are identified as leaders, challengers or contenders. These studies are conducted over multiple regions and for multiple service line topics, in the IT, BPO and industry-specific domains.
• ISG Provider Lens archetype reports: ISG segments the prevalent enterprise buying behaviors for various domains or service lines. These buying behaviors or archetypes generally represent different enterprise preferences based on their maturity journey. These studies also highlight unique service providers best suited to serve each of these archetypes. The archetype studies are conducted at a global level.