The client is an automotive major with its headquarters in Germany. It is a leader among global manufacturers of luxury cars and commercial vehicles. The company features renowned brands catering to various markets.
The automaker embarked on a network transformation journey to enable Industry 4.0. The transformation focused on data center SDN, SD-LAN, and transport-agnostic SD-WAN. They wanted to build a greenfield data center network, transform branch LAN and WLAN, and optimize transport costs while ensuring security.
Key Challenges
- Complex network infrastructure: Managing a vast network with multiple locations and technologies was a major challenge.
- Digital transformation goals: Aligning network infrastructure with the client’s Industry 4.0 vision required a strategic approach.
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The Solution
A Greenfield Network Transformation
Infosys implemented a data center SDN solution, transforming the branch LAN and WLAN to next generation Wi-Fi 6. A transport-agnostic SD-WAN overlay with an internet-first approach and zero-trust security framework was deployed. This resulted in a unified cognitive solution that reduced vendor lock-in, enabled a standardized operating model, and delivered:
- 50% reduction in MPLS optimization
- 45% effort reduction in network and security management
Driving Network Excellence
- Greenfield data center network design
- SD-LAN transformation across 191 locations
- Transport-agnostic SD-WAN with zero-trust security
Benefits
Network modernization: Infosys helped the client build a modern, agile, and secure network infrastructure.
Cost optimization: The transformation brought about significant reduction in network and security management efforts as well as MPLS costs.
