Alvarez & Marsal Hybrid Workplace Enablement Case Study

This case study details the implementation of Aryaka's managed SD-WAN solution by Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional services firm. The document outlines the challenges faced by the firm prior to deployment, including issues with their Virtual Private LAN (VPLS) and local ISP network, which hindered their ability to support a large, global remote workforce. The case study presents the objectives of enabling multi-cloud connectivity and facilitating a hybrid workplace for both in-office and remote workers. After deploying Aryaka's solution, the firm experienced significant improvements, including faster global application performance for critical applications such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office365. Additionally, the IT organization reported substantial cost reductions in hardware, software, transport, and staffing. The case study concludes with the benefits of increased productivity among end-users and the ability to support a larger number of remote users, showcasing the effectiveness of Aryaka’s solution in addressing the firm's connectivity challenges.