A leading West Coast Health Insurance Provider needed a modern, secure, and scalable network to support corporate and Partner locations. Facing rising costs, legacy MPLS limitations, and growing security demands, AT&T delivered an SD-WAN and SASE enhancement that improved performance, strengthened security, and supported long-term efficiency.
Customer Profile:
- Company: Leading West Coast Health Insurance Provider
- Industry: Healthcare
- Locations: 30+ Regional Locations (corporate and Partner sites)
Objective:
Modernize legacy MPLS infrastructure, reduce network costs, enhance redundancy, and implement a secure SD WAN/SASE framework leveraging Cisco technology across all locations.
Discovery:
During solution design and evaluation, the following challenges were identified:
- Legacy MPLS network provided by Lumen with limited flexibility
- High network costs and need for optimization
- Existing redundant AT&T ADI circuits at multiple locations
- Increasing demand for advanced Cybersecurity protections
- Requirement to support both corporate and Partner locations
- Strategic initiative to adopt Cisco-based SASE architecture
Solution/Deployment:
AT&T designed and delivered a comprehensive network and security solution through a competitive RFP process that included:
- Fiber-based Connectivity (ADI and DIA) across ~55 locations
- Cisco-powered SD-WAN and SASE architecture
- EPLS WAN Connectivity for key sites
- Redundant, secure network design for high availability
- Dedicated AT&T Global Project Management for implementation
Customer Gain:
- Reduced network costs through optimized infrastructure design
- Secure, redundant architecture improving uptime and reliability
- Enhanced Cybersecurity posture with integrated SASE framework
- Scalable network supporting both corporate and Partner locations
- Streamlined operations with centralized network management
Partner Gain:
- Strategic multimillion-dollar engagement within the healthcare vertical
- Expanded opportunity for ongoing revenue through long-term contract structure
- Strengthened position as a trusted advisor for complex enterprise network transformations
