Türkiye’s national network solutions are set to receive a significant boost with the introduction of “uMAYA SD-WAN,” an AI-powered product developed by Ulak Communications, a Türkiye-based communications firm. This innovative solution, designed with a software-defined approach, aims to enhance the security and cost-effectiveness of wide area network infrastructures while making them easily manageable.
MWC 2024:Comprehensive network management and cybersecurity
Showcased at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, “uMAYA SD-WAN” offers a centralized management system and robust cybersecurity solution for wide area network infrastructures. By ensuring secure and uninterrupted communication with cloud services, the product directly impacts end-users, promising increased network efficiency and protection against cyber threats.
Since its commercial launch in 2019, “uMAYA SD-WAN” has been adopted by numerous institutions and organizations within Türkiye and abroad. Ali Akçay, Ulak Communications’ systems engineering manager, expressed the company’s pride in presenting their product to a global audience at MWC, highlighting its competitive edge over offerings from international rivals.
AI-Driven cybersecurity and network autonomy
Recognizing the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, Ulak Communications aims to leverage artificial intelligence extensively in the cybersecurity layer of their SD-WAN product. The goal is to develop an autonomous system capable of detecting and mitigating attacks based on user behavior patterns, minimizing human error and configuration-related vulnerabilities.
“uMAYA SD-WAN” provides end-to-end encrypted communication, traffic monitoring, and secure access over wide area networks. By simultaneously connecting to multiple carrier networks, including radio, fiber, and broadband internet infrastructures, the product ensures uninterrupted service and robust network redundancy.
The integration of artificial intelligence into the uMAYA SD-WAN addresses the evolving complexities of cybersecurity. With a focus on behavior-based detection and autonomous cybersecurity layers, the product aims to mitigate security risks, human errors, and configuration-related vulnerabilities. Through end-to-end encrypted communication and traffic management, the uMAYA SD-WAN ensures secure access over wide area networks, providing uninterrupted service and enhanced data protection.
