distributed enterprise

StorMagic + Mako Networks: Edge Infrastructure Partnership Analyzed

StorMagic + Mako Networks: Edge Infrastructure Partnership Analyzed

Application Development, DevOps, Edge Computing, Infrastructure /

StorMagic and Mako Networks have partnered to combine hyperconverged edge infrastructure with PCI-certified cloud-managed networking for distributed enterprises. The joint solution targets retail, fuel, and QSR operators managing hundreds of sites with limited local IT staff. ECI Research examines the business case, procurement implications, and what buyers should ask before committing.

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Lumen Expands Multi-Cloud Gateway to 10M+ Business Locations

Lumen Expands Multi-Cloud Gateway to 10M+ Business Locations

AI, Application Development, Cloud, Infrastructure /

Lumen Technologies has expanded its Multi-Cloud Gateway service to cover more than 10 million U.S. business locations, extending consistent private cloud networking beyond its owned fiber footprint. ECI Research examines why the timing aligns with rising enterprise AI infrastructure investment and what it means for distributed network strategy. The move also signals a broader shift: software-defined control planes are becoming more valuable than physical footprint alone.

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