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Beverage Chain Enhances Cross-Border Operations with SD-WAN Connectivity

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Introduction

An international beverage chain expanding into the China market required efficient and reliable connectivity between domestic stores, local data centers and overseas headquarters. CypressTel delivered an SD-WAN solution that improved ERP/email access, accelerated store activation and reduced networking costs.

Objectives

  • Ensure stable connectivity between domestic locations and overseas HQ/data centers

  • Speed up email and ERP access to support business operations and decision-making

  • Enable rapid network activation for new store openings

  • Control connectivity and equipment costs while maintaining reliability

Challenges

  • Slow cross-border communication affecting daily operations

  • High costs and long deployment times for traditional MPLS networks

  • Need for rapid deployment to support continuous store expansion

  • Limited flexibility to scale or adjust bandwidth

Solutions

  • Deployed an SD-WAN solution tailored to the beverage chain’s requirements

  • Adopted a combination of Internet + 4G connectivity to balance cost and reliability

  • Leveraged CypressTel’s SD-WAN backbone for high-speed cross-border traffic

Solution Deployment

  • Internet + 4G Networking: Hybrid access design to maintain stable connections while controlling costs

  • SD-WAN Backbone Integration: Secure high-speed cross-border path for ERP, email and business data

  • Zero-Touch Deployment: Remote activation of services in minutes, ideal for fast store rollouts

  • Intelligent Routing: Smart traffic management between domestic and overseas sites based on real-time conditions

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Key Benefits

  • Stable and Reliable Connectivity – Better end-customer experience in stores

  • Efficient Email and ERP Access – Faster access to critical applications improves operational efficiency

  • Cost Savings – Reduced network and equipment costs with a flexible SD-WAN approach

  • Accelerated Store Network Activation – New stores brought online quickly without on-site engineering


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