The Crossroads of Business and Geopolitics:
China remains a crucial market for multinational corporations (MNCs) despite recent geopolitical tensions. With such a significant presence in the world's second-largest economy, ensuring seamless connectivity for your China-based staff to access resources hosted outside of China (Rest of World - RoW) is paramount.
Traditional Solutions: A Costly and Complex Maze
Traditionally, MNCs have relied on expensive MPLS circuits leased from Chinese service providers, coupled with network-to-network gateways (NNI) to tunnel traffic out to RoW resources. This MPLS+NNI+IPSec tunnel approach is not only costly but also suffers from:
- High expenses: MPLS and NNI gateways come with hefty price tags.
- Technical complexity: IPSec tunnels introduce technical overhead, reducing usable bandwidth.
- Unwieldy network management: Complex routing tables and BGP prefixes add burden to network administrators.
- Fragmented support: Multiple service providers involved create disjointed support experiences.
The Hybrid Approach: More of the same woes
Seeking a more modern approach, some MNCs attempt to extend their existing RoW SD-WAN solutions into China. This hybrid architecture utilizing MPLS and SD-WAN presents its own set of challenges:
- Cost parity: The hybrid approach often matches the traditional method's high costs while adding complexity.
- DNS and Geolocation Woes: Maintaining accurate DNS resolution for RoW resources and user geolocation within China becomes a hurdle.
- Political Gathering Impact: Unpredictable internet congestion during political events can disrupt business-critical traffic flow.
A clear path Forward: Premium Borderless Direct Internet Access(DIA)
A premium borderless DIA service offers a more efficient and cost-effective solution to connect your China resources to the RoW. Here's how it breaks free from the limitations of traditional methods:
- Unmatched Network Infrastructure: Our CDS Global private backbone leverages a robust network of 50 access points (PoPs) within mainland China, seamlessly interconnected with 9 strategically located international hubs (including 4 in the US and 2 in Europe).
- Eliminating Bottlenecks: We bypass expensive MPLS and NNI gateways, and complex IPSec tunneling. Your data travels on a dedicated, high-capacity private network using pure TCP/IP.
- Direct and Efficient Routing: We hand off your traffic to a tier-1 peering provider in Europe or North America closest to its final destination, minimizing latency and maximizing performance.
- Simplified Management: Our Internet underlay integrates seamlessly with your SD-WAN architecture, allowing you to manage your entire network with a single Edge Management System (EMS).
- Compliance and Control: Our service adheres to China's cross-border regulations, providing peace of mind for your operations.
- Enhanced User Experience: With our private DNS services, users in China can enjoy accurate and reliable internet navigation. Additionally, our solution ensures accurate geolocation, eliminating frustrations with local services.
The Bottom line: Streamlined Connectivity, Enhanced Performace
With our premium borderless DIA service powered by CDS Global, you gain a high-performing, and easy-to-manage solution for connecting your China resources to the global network. Say goodbye to complex architectures, enjoy predictable performance, and empower your China-based teams with seamless access to critical resources.
Let us help you implement a modern connectivity strategy for your China based resources. Talk to an expert.
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Peter Singh is Principal at Ingenium Grex, and can be reached at peter.singh@ingrex.net
