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Data Center & Hybrid Cloud Networking

Overview:

Modern data centers demand high-speed, low-latency networking architectures that seamlessly connect on-premises infrastructure, cloud environments, and edge deployments. We design and implement EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, high-performance switching, and cloud interconnects to ensure scalability, security, and automation.

Key Capabilities

• High-Performance Switching Fabrics – 100G/400G architectures with deep-buffered designs

• Leaf Spine Architecture – Modern architectures to support modern workloads and heavy east-west traffic

• EVPN / VxLAN Overlay – Scalable segmentation and workload mobility

• Hybrid Cloud Interconnects – Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and cloud-native networking

• Automation-First Networking – API-driven provisioning

• Next Generation Security – Microsegmentation and wire-speed policy enforcement extend Zero Trust to the data center network.

• High Availability and Resiliency - Resiliency from layer 1 up. Redundancy of interconnects, and data center switch power and cooling, resiliency in the underlay and the overlay, and stable and extensible network operating systems.

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 Software Defined Data Center Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)

 Software Defined Data Center Guide to Data Center Network Design

Key Benefits of iVi's Approach to Modern Networks

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Key Differentiators of iVi's Approach to Data Center

  • Co-Managed Services for Seamless Operations

    Our co-managed support model extends your IT team’s capabilities, providing expert guidance, automation, and continuous optimization tailored to your environment.

  • Full-Stack Observability & AI-Driven Insights

    Our solutions provide real-time network analytics, automated incident response, and deep visibility across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments.

  • Automation-First Operations

    We integrate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), API-driven automation, and AI-driven self-healing networks, reducing operational complexity and accelerating deployments.

  • Optimized for High Performance Workloads

    Our designs prioritize 100G/400G/800G fabrics, deep-buffered switching, and intelligent traffic engineering to support AI/ML workloads, hyper-converged infrastructure, and multi-cloud applications.

  • Open, Programmable, Best of Breed

    Our designs prioritize extensibility and programmability and adherence to open standards, providing scalable and secure environments and avoiding vendor lock-in risk.

FAQs
What is the best approach to modernizing my DC for hybrid cloud?

A successful modernization strategy involves high-speed networking, automation-driven operations, security integration, and seamless cloud connectivity. We help organizations transition from legacy architectures to scalable, cloud-ready infrastructures while maintaining control and security.

How can i ensure high availability and reliability in my data center?

We design redundant, fault-tolerant architectures using leaf-spine topologies, multi-path routing, and automated failover mechanisms. Our solutions leverage real-time observability and AI-driven self-healing capabilities to minimize downtime.

What are the key benefits of migrating to a Software Defined Data Center?

SDDC improves scalability, agility, and automation by virtualizing network, compute, and storage resources. With EVPN/VXLAN overlays, intent-based networking, and cloud automation, we ensure seamless workload mobility and security enforcement.

How does EVPN/VxLAN improve data center networking?

EVPN/VXLAN provides scalable network segmentation, workload mobility, and multi-tenancy support while eliminating VLAN limitations. It enables seamless connectivity across on-prem, multi-cloud, and edge environments.

How can I optimize my network for AI/ML and high-performance computing workloads?

We design networks with deep-buffered switches, lossless Ethernet (RoCEv2), and intelligent traffic engineering to handle the high-bandwidth, low-latency demands of AI/ML applications.

What role foes infrastructure-as-code (IaC) play in data center automation?

IaC enables automated, repeatable network provisioning and configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and NetMagus. This approach reduces manual errors, speeds up deployments, and ensures consistent policy enforcement.

What's the best way to manage networking across multiple cloud providers?

We deploy multi-cloud networking solutions that provide consistent routing, security, and automation across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. This includes multi-cloud SDN, policy-based automation, and API-driven orchestration.

How does Zero Trust security apply to data center and hybrid cloud networking?

Zero Trust security ensures that every user, device, and workload is continuously authenticated and authorized before accessing network resources. We implement micro-segmentation, intent-based security policies, and AI-driven threat detection to enforce Zero Trust principles.

Can I implement network segmentation without impacting performance?

es. Macro- and micro-segmentation strategies allow organizations to isolate workloads and enforce security policies while maintaining high-speed connectivity and minimal latency. We optimize policy enforcement at the network fabric level to ensure scalability.

What are the key security risks in hybrid cloud environments?

Common risks include misconfigured cloud security policies, lack of visibility, inconsistent access controls, and unsecured network traffic. Our solutions provide AI-driven monitoring, automated policy enforcement, and full-stack observability to mitigate these risks.

What’s the difference between network monitoring and network observability?

Traditional monitoring provides reactive alerts based on predefined thresholds, while network observability offers real-time insights, AI-driven analytics, and automated troubleshooting to predict and resolve issues before they impact operations.

How can I improve visibility across my hybrid cloud and on-prem network?

We integrate real-time observability platforms that provide full-stack visibility, AI-powered anomaly detection, and automated incident response across data center, cloud, and edge environments.

How do co-managed network services help my IT team?

Our co-managed services extend your team’s capabilities by providing expert guidance, real-time observability, security enforcement, and automation-driven optimization—all while keeping your IT team in full control.

Can I implement automation without disrupting my existing network operations?

Yes. We deploy automation in a phased, low-risk approach that integrates with existing IT toolchains (CI/CD pipelines, IPAM, change management) to enhance, rather than replace, your current workflows.