25.09.2026 | Naomi Ventrone
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How Arista and VeloCloud Are Redefining WAN Networks for the AI Era
Cloud applications, hybrid work models, and artificial intelligence are fundamentally transforming enterprise networking requirements. Data and applications are no longer confined to the data center. Instead, they are distributed across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments. As a result, organizations need WAN infrastructures that are more agile, scalable, and intelligent than ever before.
Conventional WAN architectures were designed to connect users across multiple locations to centrally hosted applications. The rise of AI is fundamentally changing these traffic patterns.
Modern AI applications, cloud services, and the emerging use of autonomous AI agents generate significantly higher volumes of traffic between distributed locations, cloud platforms, and data centers. This creates new demands on:
To support AI-driven business processes, organizations require a WAN architecture that can intelligently adapt to changing traffic demands, deliver consistent application performance, and maintain security across increasingly complex environments.
To address the evolving demands of modern enterprise networking, Arista has expanded its WAN portfolio with VeloCloud. By combining Arista’s industry-leading data center, campus, and cloud networking capabilities with VeloCloud’s advanced SD-WAN and Cloud WAN technologies, organizations can build a more unified and AI-ready network architecture.
A key advantage of the integration is the convergence of networking and security. VeloCloud brings comprehensive SD-WAN, Secure Service Edge (SSE), and cloud security capabilities that complement Arista’s Zero Trust architecture. Together, they enable a consistent security framework spanning data centers, campus networks, branch offices, and cloud environments.
As organizations increasingly adopt generative AI and intelligent applications, WAN infrastructures must support higher bandwidth demands, lower latency requirements, and greater operational visibility. The combination of Arista and VeloCloud provides a foundation for next-generation WAN architectures, bringing together cloud, campus, data center, and AI networking requirements within a single, integrated platform.
By unifying connectivity, security, visibility, and automation, Arista and VeloCloud help enterprises build resilient, scalable, and AI-ready networks that can support the demands of tomorrow’s digital business.
With the integration of VeloCloud technology, Arista now offers a comprehensive SD-WAN and Cloud WAN portfolio. This enables organizations to connect distributed locations, cloud applications, and hybrid work environments with enhanced security, performance, and operational efficiency.
Interested in Learning More About Arista’s SD-WAN and Cloud WAN Solutions? Get in touch with our team for a personalized discussion and discover how Arista can help you transform your WAN infrastructure to meet the demands of the AI era. From secure connectivity and intelligent traffic management to cloud-scale networking, we can help you build a future-ready network that delivers performance, visibility, and resilience across your entire organization.
Naomi Ventrone
Internal Sales Specialist Networking
naomi.ventrone@tdsynnex.com
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