Andrew Catchpole

A Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a virtual network architecture that allows enterprises to utilise different networks including MPLS, 4G/LTE, Broadband and Direct Internet services to securely connect users to applications. An SD-WAN uses a centralized control function to securely and intelligently direct data across the virtual network. This approach can increase application performance and increased business productivity, agility. SD-WAN networks are more suited to organisations that need to connect to existing enterprise servers and cloud services. Compared to more traditional MPLS networks , an SD-WAN architecture can also reduce cost for an organization. Fusion Broadband’s SD-WAN offering offers a cloud-first approach enabling organisations to deploy a virtual private network. Our focus is on providing organisations with high performance Internet and inter-office private networking keeping you 100% connected. Fusion Broadband, a leading SD-WAN networking solution from Australia, is now available in the UK for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and direct customers. Our award winning solution is securely hosted in IBM Cloud data centres in the UK and around the world. Fusion Broadband, which was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2011, is already Australia’s most popular SD-WAN provider supporting more than 300 Managed Service Providers and customers in sectors including financial services, retail and local government. In addition to Australia and the UK, Fusion Broadband also has sales operations in South Africa and the Philippines.

Andrew Catchpole is the managing director of Fusion Broadband UK Limited. Previously, Andrew was a principal Solution Architect with BT Global Services working with clients in the financial services sector. Andrews experience covers managed services, unified communications, contact centres and MPLS networks etc. Andrew has a MSc in Telecommunications Management from the University of London and is a member of the IET.