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Aegis Managed Services

A Complete Branch Infrastructure Standard, Delivered and Operated as a Service

Aegis NaaS replaces fragmented branch projects with a complete, production-ready branch architecture delivered as a single managed service. We do not stop at SD-WAN, a switch, and a couple of APs. We deliver the full branch stack — wired, wireless, WAN, security, access control, power resilience, and operational support — as one accountable solution.

The result is a branch environment that is easier to deploy, easier to secure, easier to support, and easier to scale. Your team gets the outcome of a modern branch network without having to own every design decision, vendor escalation, hardware lifecycle, policy update, and day-two operational burden alone.

And because Aegis was built on co-managed roots, your IT staff still gets access to the same dashboards and toolchain our engineers use to support the environment.

White-glove delivery. Full-stack accountability. Shared operational visibility.

Aegis Network as a Service - Complete Branch Infrastructure
Why Branch Infrastructure Breaks Down

Most Branch Network Strategies Fail at the Integration Layer

Branch environments are rarely just switching projects or WAN projects. Real sites need access switching, Wi-Fi, WAN, security, identity-aware policy, power resilience, remote recovery, lifecycle planning, and operational ownership to work together as one system.

Traditional approaches split those responsibilities across carriers, OEMs, MSPs, local installers, internal IT teams, and one-off projects. That creates inconsistent standards, blurred accountability, deployment delays, weak visibility, and too much operational drag on already stretched teams.

Where traditional branch networking breaks down

Many branch programs are held together by separate products, separate contracts, and separate teams. Even when the hardware is decent, the delivery and operating model is often incomplete.

SD-WAN-only or access-only bundles that leave security, lifecycle, and operations disconnected
Multiple vendors and unclear responsibility boundaries during outages or changes
Inconsistent site standards across switching, Wi-Fi, policy, and WAN design
Weak operational visibility into branch health, user experience, and incident context
Internal teams spending time coordinating carriers, hardware refreshes, and basic break/fix
Security and access control bolted on after deployment instead of built into the architecture

Aegis NaaS: A Full Branch Architecture, Not a Lightweight Bundle

Aegis NaaS delivers a standardized branch architecture as a service. The base service includes the full branch stack — not a narrow starter bundle with critical functions sold back as add-ons.

That means you get one operating model across branch networking, security, lifecycle, observability, incident response, configuration management, and refresh planning, with one accountable partner coordinating the entire outcome.

Included in the base service — not sold back as a long list of add-ons.

SD-WAN & SASE

Secure branch connectivity with centralized policy, application-aware routing, and cloud-delivered security built into the architecture.

Firewall & Managed SOC

Branch security is part of the base service, with firewall protection and managed SOC coverage included in the operating model.

NAC & Policy Control

Identity-aware access control helps enforce consistent policy for users and devices connecting at the branch.

LAN Switching

Enterprise switching is included to provide a standardized wired access layer across branch locations.

Wi-Fi 7

Modern wireless is built into the base architecture to support current and future branch performance needs.

mgig & PoE++

High-speed multigig access and power delivery are included to support dense wireless, modern endpoints, and edge devices.

UPS Resilience

UPS support is included by default to improve branch resilience and protect critical network infrastructure during power events.

Out-of-Band Management

Built-in out-of-band access improves recoverability and supportability when a branch experiences WAN or primary access issues.

Cable Plant Remediation

Where site conditions require it, cable remediation is addressed so the deployed solution can perform as designed in production.

Aegis Operations Built In

Aegis PM, Incident Response, Configuration Management, and Lifecycle Management are included from day one as part of the service.

White-Glove Delivery

IVI coordinates planning, staging, logistics, deployment, and rollout execution through a structured PM and NOC-led delivery model.

Co-Managed Visibility

Your IT team gets access to the same dashboards and toolchain our engineers use, preserving transparency while reducing operational burden.

How Aegis NaaS Works

We approach branch networking as a complete service lifecycle, not a hardware drop-ship exercise.

1

Standardize the architecture

We define a branch blueprint aligned to your business, application profile, security posture, facility realities, and growth plans so sites can be delivered with consistency instead of one-off improvisation.

2

Coordinate delivery end to end

We manage staging, rollout planning, deployment coordination, cutover execution, and branch activation through a white-glove program model that reduces internal coordination burden.

3

Operate through the Aegis stack

Once live, the environment is supported through Aegis observability, incident response, configuration management, and lifecycle management so monitoring, support, and planned changes are part of the same operating system.

4

Improve over time

We continuously optimize branch operations, support moves/adds/changes, maintain standards, and manage lifecycle and refresh planning so the environment does not decay over time.

What Is Included in Base Aegis NaaS

This is the core service, not an add-on menu.

SD-WAN and SASE branch edge architecture

Firewall and managed SOC coverage

Network Access Control integrated to policy and identity

Enterprise LAN switching with mgig and PoE++

Wi-Fi 7 wireless architecture

UPS and out-of-band management

Cable plant remediation where required for site readiness

Aegis PM, IR, CM, and LM operational support

White-glove PM and NOC coordination

Shared dashboards and operational tool visibility for client IT teams

Business Outcomes

  • Faster and more consistent branch rollouts
  • Stronger branch security by default, not by retrofit
  • Reduced internal coordination and operational burden
  • Predictable lifecycle and service delivery model
  • Better branch uptime, supportability, and visibility
  • A branch standard that scales cleanly across locations

Ideal Fit

  • Distributed organizations with many branch, clinic, retail, or field locations
  • IT teams that want a branch standard instead of repeated one-off projects
  • Organizations that need networking, security, and lifecycle services unified
  • Enterprises that value co-managed visibility rather than black-box outsourcing
  • Teams replacing carrier-led or lightweight NaaS bundles that lack depth
Decision Framework

How to think about branch NaaS models

Recommended

Aegis NaaS full-stack model

A standardized branch architecture that includes LAN, Wi-Fi, SASE, security operations, resilience, lifecycle, and co-managed operations as one service.

IVI Recommendation

Recommended — delivers a complete branch outcome with one accountable partner instead of a partial product bundle.

Lightweight branch bundle

Usually centered on SD-WAN plus limited access hardware, with major gaps left for customers or other vendors to solve.

IVI Recommendation

Easy to buy, but often incomplete. Security, lifecycle, and operations end up fragmented across multiple parties.

Traditional DIY branch refresh

Buy hardware, coordinate circuits, manage installers, build standards, and operate everything internally or across vendors.

IVI Recommendation

Can work for very mature teams, but creates the most operational drag and least predictability over time.

Proof Points

Why Aegis NaaS Is Different

Aegis NaaS

A complete branch infrastructure standard delivered and operated as a service.

Scope

Full stack: LAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, SASE, firewall, SOC, NAC, UPS, OOB, lifecycle, and operations.

Operations

Aegis PM, IR, CM, and LM are built in, with shared dashboards and engineering-led support.

Accountability

One partner coordinating architecture, deployment, operations, and lifecycle outcomes.

Typical Carrier / Lightweight NaaS

Often a narrower bundle focused on connectivity and basic branch access gear.

Scope

Usually centered on SD-WAN plus a switch and APs, with major gaps around operations, security depth, and branch resilience.

Operations

Limited observability, limited lifecycle depth, and more burden pushed back to customer teams or adjacent vendors.

Accountability

Shared responsibility across multiple parties with more friction during outages, changes, and refresh cycles.

Optional Add-Ons

Extend Aegis NaaS Where It Makes Sense

These are the only optional elements. Everything else described above is part of the base Aegis NaaS solution.

Cisco Webex Calling

Add UCaaS for branch users, including Webex Calling plus handsets and conference phones where needed.

Circuit Aggregation

IVI can provide and manage aggregation for primary and backup connectivity, including traditional circuits, 5G, and satellite where needed.

ZTNA for Branch Users

Extend more granular zero trust access controls to branch user workflows where application-level access policy is required.

Private Browser

Add secure browser isolation and controlled web access for sensitive branch workflows or higher-risk user populations.

Digital Experience Monitoring

Gain better visibility into the actual digital experience of branch users beyond device and network health alone.

Operational Comparison

What Changes Operationally with Aegis NaaS

Before Aegis NaaS

  • Branch projects are coordinated across multiple vendors, carriers, installers, and internal teams
  • Security, LAN, Wi-Fi, WAN, and lifecycle are managed as separate workstreams
  • Site readiness problems like cabling or power resilience show up late and delay turn-up
  • Internal IT spends time on vendor coordination, ticket chasing, standards enforcement, and refresh planning
  • Branch visibility is fragmented across portals and tools
  • Outages often create finger-pointing across providers instead of fast ownership

With Aegis NaaS

  • A standardized branch design is delivered through one white-glove PM and NOC-led operating model
  • LAN, Wi-Fi, SASE, security, NAC, SOC, power resilience, and lifecycle are part of one architecture
  • UPS and out-of-band access are built in, with cable remediation addressed where needed for site readiness
  • Aegis PM, IR, CM, and LM provide one operational stack for monitoring, response, changes, and lifecycle execution
  • Your IT team sees the same dashboards and toolchain our engineers use
  • One accountable partner owns the branch outcome end to end
FAQs
What is actually included in the base Aegis NaaS service?

The base service includes SD-WAN, SASE, firewalls, managed SOC, NAC, enterprise LAN switching, mgig and PoE++, Wi-Fi 7, UPS, out-of-band management, cable plant remediation where required, the full Aegis managed services stack, and white-glove deployment and operational coordination.

What parts of Aegis NaaS are optional?

Optional components include Cisco Webex Calling with branch phones and conference devices, circuit aggregation for primary and backup circuits including 5G and satellite when needed, ZTNA for branch users, Private Browser for branch users, and Digital Experience Monitoring for branch users.

How is Aegis NaaS different from typical carrier NaaS or lighter competitors?

Aegis NaaS is designed as a complete branch architecture and operating model, not a narrow connectivity bundle. It includes security depth, lifecycle depth, UPS and OOB resilience, full Aegis operations, and co-managed visibility instead of handing customers a partial bundle and leaving the rest to internal teams or other providers.

Do clients still get visibility and access to the environment?

Yes. Aegis honors our co-managed roots. Client IT teams get access to the same dashboards and operational toolchain our engineers use so they can collaborate with us and retain strong visibility into branch health and service delivery.

Is Aegis NaaS just SD-WAN plus access hardware?

No. SD-WAN is only one part of the service. Aegis NaaS includes the broader branch architecture: security, managed SOC, NAC, switching, Wi-Fi, branch resilience, lifecycle operations, and the supporting Aegis managed services stack that makes the environment operationally sustainable.

Can Aegis NaaS support resilient WAN options?

Yes. Where needed, IVI can provide circuit aggregation and coordinate primary and backup connectivity options, including traditional circuits, 5G, and satellite-based resilience options.

How does Aegis NaaS handle day-two operations?

Day-two support is part of the service. Aegis PM, Incident Response, Configuration Management, and Lifecycle Management are integrated into the operating model so monitoring, remediation, change execution, and refresh planning are all covered in one service structure.

When should we add ZTNA, Private Browser, or DEM for branch users?

These options are a strong fit when branch users need tighter application-level access control, more secure browsing for sensitive workflows, or better visibility into end-user digital experience beyond device and network health alone.