Broadcom unveils VeloSky for seamless converged networking
Broadcom has introduced VeloSky, a converged networking solution enabling Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to offer integrated fiber, cellular, and satellite connectivity through one appliance.
VeloSky is developed to assist service providers in promoting and utilising their 5G and satellite services, aiming to open novel revenue avenues and diversify business structures. The VeloSky solution is built on the VeloRAIN architecture, which provides a unique combination of visibility, prioritisation, and automation for enterprise networks, facilitating more efficient operations and improved user experiences.
"VeloSky represents a dramatic leap forward in network convergence," said Sanjay Uppal, Vice President and General Manager of the VeloCloud Division at Broadcom. "By unifying diverse network underlays into a single, AI-optimised platform, service providers can deliver premium, differentiated services to enterprise customers while simplifying operations and accelerating time-to-revenue."
Enterprises increasingly require low latency, high bandwidth, and robust security for optimal application performance. However, service providers face ongoing challenges in delivering seamless connectivity and security, particularly in diverse environments involving 5G, fiber, and satellite networks.
VeloSky addresses these concerns through several features. Business-Critical Traffic Prioritization allows prioritisation of essential online applications across mixed network types. Dynamic Multipath Optimization is utilised to guide traffic based on real-time metrics, improving application efficiency.
For efficient Bandwidth Management, VeloSky employs Dynamic Application-Based Slicing to allocate bandwidth dynamically, focusing on key applications even during congestion using Mobile Networking Operator standards for network slicing.
Comprehensive Security Features include Enhanced Firewall Services, providing centralised protection through capabilities such as intrusion detection and prevention, URL filtering, and malicious IP filtering, thus negating the necessity for additional legacy firewalls.
VeloSky also simplifies operations by providing a unified platform for networking and security. This reduces the complexity and costs associated with networking operations.
The solution closely integrates with service provider networks, supporting wired, 5G fixed wireless access, and satellite connections. By consolidating these varied connections into a single management system, VeloSky eliminates the need for separate hardware for each connection type and is built to enhance efficiency and reduce operational expenses with streamlined management tools like Zero Touch Provisioning.
VeloSky aims to equip service providers with the necessary tools to manage their operations more effectively and respond to enterprise demands for scalable, reliable, and secure solutions, keeping them competitive in the digital marketplace.
Eddie Fox, CTO of MetTel, commented, "MetTel recognises the growing demand for network convergence driven by enterprises' need for seamless, high-performance connectivity across diverse environments. As businesses increasingly rely on AI-driven applications and distributed workloads, the need for integrated fiber, 5G, and satellite connectivity has never been more crucial. VeloSky will allow us to deliver an AI-optimised, unified platform that enables greater reliability, enhanced security, and improved operational efficiency for our enterprise customers."
Fanan Henriques, Director of Products and International at Vodafone Business, stated, "Vodafone Business recognises the transformative potential of fixed wireless access in enabling enterprises' adoption of advanced applications, including AI. Broadcom's VeloSky solution is aligned with our plans for converged connectivity; it has potential to allow us to deliver secure, high-performance, and resilient 'network as a service' solutions that meet the dynamic demands of businesses today."
Tilly Gilbert, Consulting Director and Edge Practice Lead at STL Partners, commented, "As operators invest in technologies like network slicing and private networks to drive B2B growth, they must not overlook their core enterprise customers, for whom these solutions may not be viable. Enterprises prioritise reliability, and seamless converged connectivity not only strengthens this but also creates a more compelling and stickier proposition. By enabling dynamic networking capabilities such as prioritised traffic steering - without significant cost burdens - operators can enhance enterprise core connectivity while driving greater customer loyalty and value."
