The Connectivity Transformation Blog

CHICAGO – March 25, 2024 — Nitel, a leading network-as-a-service (NaaS) provider, announced today the acquisition of Cleveland-based WAN Dynamics. The move represents another step in Nitel’s growth strategy that was put in place a little over two years ago when international private equity firm Cinven made a significant investment in Nitel. Operating under the Nitel brand, the combined organization will strengthen Nitel’s overall positioning as a leader in customer-focused solutions and enable deeper technical, management, and support capabilities around its managed SD-WAN offering.

WAN Dynamics is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Netskope, a global leader in Secure Services Edge (SSE) & Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN). This collaboration aims to harness our combined expertise in SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, and ZTNA technologies, establishing the blueprint for the next-generation Wide Area Network.

It's always an exhilarating experience to see hard work, dedication, and visionary leadership get the recognition they deserve. Such is the case for WAN Dynamics as Inc Magazine has honored the company by naming it among the 5000 fastest-growing businesses in its annual Inc 5000 list. This accolade is no minor achievement, and in this blog post, we will delve into the significance of this recognition and what it means for WAN Dynamics.

In the fast-paced and interconnected world of technology, network engineers play a crucial role in ensuring seamless connectivity, efficient data transfer, and robust network performance. As the demands on networks continue to grow, the importance of well-designed and optimized network infrastructure becomes increasingly evident. Arista Validated Designs (AVD) have emerged as a revolutionary framework that is changing how network engineers work, enabling them to create and manage networks with unparalleled precision and efficiency.

The ever-evolving world of technology has seen some remarkable developments over the past few years, particularly in the realm of networking. One company at the forefront of these innovations is WAN Dynamics, a company that has been transforming the way businesses manage their network infrastructure in offices, datacenters and the cloud.

WAN Dynamics is proud to collaborate with Arista Networks on the development of their new WAN Routing System. As a leading provider of networking solutions, Arista Networks has a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable products, and we are honored to work with them on this exciting project.

WAN Dynamics is proud to announce fourth-place in the Upstart category of the Weatherhead 100. This award, given out annually by the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, recognizes the fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio. To be eligible for the award, companies must be privately held and headquartered in Northeast Ohio. They must also demonstrate significant revenue growth over the past four years. This year, WAN Dynamics was among a highly competitive group of companies vying for a spot on the Weatherhead 100 list.

Inc. 5000 announced that WAN Dynamics, a leading provider of managed and professional network services for medium and large enterprise customers globally, has made its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

WAN Dynamics is proud to announce placement in the prestigious Channel Futures MSP 501 list of the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in the world. This year listed at #105, up from #291 last year, WAN Dynamics is thrilled to ascend the world’s most comprehensive MSP survey and ranking list in the channel.