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Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in Retail: Rolling Out Hundreds of Stores Without Engineers

Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) fundamentally changes traditional deployment models by eliminating the requirement for technical staff at each location. Retailers can ship SD-WAN appliances directly to store managers who have no networking expertise.

Beyond Failover: Why Retailers Need "Active-Active" SD-WAN (Not Just 4G Backup)

When internet connectivity fails at a retail location, the impact can be catastrophic – in stores during peak hours, a five minute outage can result in abandoned trolleys and lost sales.

Retail SD-WAN & PCI DSS: A Technical Guide to Reducing Audit Scope via Segmentation

Traditional flat network architectures leave every device "in scope" for audit, creating compliance headaches and exposing payment data to lateral movement attacks. Find out how SD-WAN fixes that.

Leveraging SASE to Detect Lateral Movement and Insider Threats

Businesses that utilise hybrid networks often have blind spots where lateral movement and insider threats can go undetected. However, through SASE’s unification of networking and security, these businesses can enforce identity-driven access control.

SD-WAN RFP Template: Complete Guide and Copy - Paste Example

This guide provides an SD-WAN RFP template that you can adapt for your business' needs, alongside a deeper framework based on Netify's own 20 pillar SD-WAN and SASE RFP framework. This template not only helps you ask the right questions but guides you on how to compare vendors.

The 20 SASE RFP Questions That Vendors Hate in 2025 (And Why They're Actually Really Important)

For businesses creating a SASE RFP in 2025 (and beyond) there’s often a common issue - vendors use the same buzzwords and marketing phrases to suggest they can offer every capability just as or if not better than the next solution. Whilst there’s no doubt that some are

SASE RFP Template Download Powered by Our RFP Builder App

In this article, we'll cover what makes a good RFP and how you can use the Netify RFP builder to generate an in-depth RFP that covers all your business needs, quickly and efficiently.

SASE RFP Questions: Free Download + Customisation Guide

To assist with prourement, this article provides the 87 vendor-neutral questions across 12 different categories, all of which are based on real SASE deployments.

What’s the Best SD‑WAN Vendor for Virgin Media Business?

One thing that sets Virgin Media Business apart is that they offer SD-WAN as an integrated service, rather than just providing connectivity, which already helps to narrow down your options. This fundamentally changes how you should approach vendor selection compared to buying SD-WAN separately and bolting it onto other internet

What Security Features Does BT SD-WAN Have to Offer?

Whilst all BT SD-WAN implementations offer core security services, some vendors are more security focused than others. For example, Fortinet and Palo Alto are arguably the most security-driven, closely followed by Versa Networks, however in this article Netify have gone through every vendor and their individual security features. In this

Can BT SD-WAN Integrate with Existing BT Services?

BT's SD-WAN has been specifically designed to integrate with the full range of BT's enterprise services, making it an ideal choice for organisations already invested in BT's infrastructure, eliminating the complexity and cost typically faced in multi-vendor environments. For many businesses in the UK,

How Does BT SD-WAN Compare to MPLS or IPVPN?

When evaluating enterprise connectivity options, businesses often find themselves weighing up three of BT's approaches: SD-WAN, MPLS and IPVPN. Each represents a different way of connecting distributed offices, with BT's SD-WAN positioning itself as the most advanced alternative to traditional MPLS and IPVPN solutions. In this

What SD-WAN Vendor Should UK Manufacturers Choose?

The manufacturing sector faces many networking challenges, including high reliability and uptime requirements, integrations with legacy systems, support for geographically dispersed locations and ensuring strict security is enforced. As network downtime can lead to financial loss, halts in production and disruptions to supply chains, it is essential for manufacturers to

What is BT Business Broadband Ultra with Meraki

Request the latest 2025 BT Cloud Voice Pricing deals and offers - The Network Union is an experienced Authorised Partner for BT since 2012. You can use our PriceInsight™ Tool to achieve the best possible BT Cloud Voice pricing with the latest deals and offers. Start Your Quote BT Business

What is BT Cloud Voice: Explanation of Features

Request the latest 2025 BT Cloud Voice Pricing deals and offers - The Network Union is an experienced Authorised Partner of BT since 2012. You can use our PriceInsight™ Tool to achieve the best possible BT Cloud Voice pricing with the latest deals and offers. Start Your Quote BT Cloud

How to achieve the best possible BT Cloud Voice pricing using the Partner Channel

We've released our BT Cloud Voice pricing tool. Simply login, enter your requirements, and get notified when your own personal deal and offer appears. Simple, highly effective, and a great way to lower your Cloud Voice costs. Try the free app now This article has been written to

Reselling BT Business Broadband, Cloud Voice, BTnet Leased Lines and Cloud Security with Netify

In this article, we’re going to describe everything you need to know about reselling BT Business products and services through Netify, an Authorised Partner of BT. We'll discuss ascertaining your eligibility, available products, how the commissions scheme operates, and how to complete an application form to register

How to become a VoIP Reseller

VoIP Reseller Programme (Cloud Voice) Selling VoIP can earn significant commissions on new sales which are paid upfront based on SOV (Sales order value). Plus, bundle Broadband or Leased Lines to further increase your revenue. Key benefits of VoIP include: * Full flexibility - Empower your customers to work from anywhere

Who are the top rated ZTNA Providers & Vendors?

Reviews of the top-rated ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) providers, comparing their strengths in security features, scalability, deployment options, and integration capabilities, with a focus on solutions from Palo Alto, Akamai, Zscaler and others, emphasising their suitability for various organisational needs. What is ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)? Zero Trust

We've Compared the Top UK, USA & Global MPLS Providers & Vendors

The article compares top MPLS providers globally, highlighting their strengths in network reach, reliability, cost, and service offerings, with a focus on how MPLS remains relevant for secure, private connectivity in a cloud-first world. The top rated MPLS providers are Masergy, Expereo, Globalgig, GTT, Colt, Lumen, Cogent, Verizon and Telstra.