Northern Beaches Council has implemented VMware’s SD-WAN technology at critical sites to improve the resilience and redundancy of its essential services, especially during emergencies.
With the use of fibre optic cable and satellite broadband, the software-defined technology offers a reliable service that ensures communications remain operational in times of emergency when a fire or flood threatens data cables. VMware allows redundancy to ensure critical broadband and communications stay up and running.
The council’s move is a pioneering initiative in Australia that gives residents an additional sense of security during times of uncertainty. The SD-WAN technology uses multiple connections to provide optimal user experience, even in remote places.
The council will integrate this advanced technology with Vocus Satellite-Starlink during natural disasters to improve critical service delivery, including child-care centres.
Northern Beaches Council’s use of advanced technology demonstrates its dedication to enhancing its services while ensuring emergency preparedness.