Remote Branch Office Connectivity

A branch office is a remote location to company headquarters.  It can be a sales office, distribution center, warehouse, retail store, bank, or restaurant and it could be local to where you are located, or hundreds to thousands of miles away.  The branch office gives a business a geographical presence in a market or region where the opportunity for business is favorable.

Branch offices and remote offices are important assets of businesses today. They allow companies to extend their reach into new regions, win new customers, and provide a wider range of services to their existing customer base. However, setting up and maintaining these remote locations can present significant challenges, especially when it comes to network infrastructure and uptime.

Fortune 500 companies have branch offices throughout North America and many locations globally.  International expansion of branch office locations provides a business with opportunities for a new customer base and revenue growth. 

  • Fortune 500, 65% have 25 to 1000+ international locations.
  • Fortune 500 are on average in 32 countries and have 317 international locations
  • Hotels, Restaurants, and Leisure average 5000 international locations
  • McDonald’s has 23,000+ international locations
  • Western Union has locations in 200+ countries

With so many branch office locations, simplifying remote branch office connectivity is a top priority for running a successful business.

Challenges of Managing a Distributed Network

Managing a distributed network can be challenging, especially when the remote sites are spread out over a large geographic area. This can make it difficult to ensure that all remote sites are secure, up-to-date, and running smoothly. Some of the key challenges of managing a distributed network include:

  • Lack of visibility.  It can be difficult to monitor and manage remote sites from a central location, especially if there is limited visibility into the remote network infrastructure
  • Inadequate security.  Branch offices may not have the same level of security as the main headquarters, making them more vulnerable to cyber threats
  • Multiple technologies.  Remote offices may use different technologies and equipment than the main headquarters, making it difficult to manage and maintain them
  • Limited resources.  Branch locations have limited technical resources, making it difficult to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Deficient asset management.  Branch office locations can lack visibility to serial numbers, warranty, and subscription status making life-cycle management difficult

To overcome these challenges, companies need Gearlinx Total OOB™ with 4G LTE failover, and ZERO cloud portal for a clear and comprehensive view for securely managing their distributed network of devices and streamlining operational resilience.

Simplify Network Resilience at Remote Sites

Network downtime can result in significant losses, both in terms of lost revenue, lost productivity and business reputation.  Total OOB™ management coupled with 4G LTE failover provides a management network for device control and network failover, ensuring network infrastructure is reliable and resilient while eliminating business disruptions.

Total OOB™ adds advanced intelligence to the edge, allowing enterprises to manage a distributed network at locations all over the world.  Remotely monitor, manage and remediate network issues in real time by proactively receiving email alerts and text messages as events occur.  Total OOB™ management provides troubleshooting and remediation solutions at the branch office edge that enable network administrators to quickly address issues before they turn into a network failure.

Gearlinx™ 4G LTE network failover guarantees uninterrupted availability at remote sites with IP Passthrough technology.  In the event of an outage, cellular failover will be activated as the primary router passes the IP packets to the Gearlinx™ NR4400 or Duckfone™, keeping the remote site up and operational.  Business continuity is achieved with 24/7 uptime.

ZERO cloud portal provides centralized management for remote sites and a complete view across the entire network.  Use Single Sign-On with OpenID to enhance security, improve the user experience, reduce the IT workload, and help maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and security best practices.

Network Resilience as a Service™.  Deliver seamless, secure remote access

The Gearlinx Network Resilience as a Service™ Platform enables companies to securely connect remote locations to people, devices, and data so your business stays informed and ahead of the competition.  Reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and expensive truck rolls, improve customer experience, save time and money.  Simplify your IT with cloud-managed networking and get the reach and scale you need to manage a globally distributed network.

Uncomplicate and automate network management across branch office and remote sites with Gearlinx™ product solutions.  Experience the simplicity of ZERO cloud management and unlock the power of Operational Resilience to run your business on your own terms.