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ACCOLADE

Helping a health benefits solutions provider boost efficiency with SD-WAN.

Wielding data with SD-WAN

Accolade needed a cloud-based network to manage high-volume data flow. Lumen increased network speed and optimized routing for real-time data to help Accolade deliver more efficient customer service.

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Improved system framework equals happy customers

Challenges

  • Needed to support remote workforce
  • Required secure access to cloud-based data and applications
  • Desired increased bandwidth to handle big data 
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Solutions

  • Lumen® Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) to connect applications
  • Lumen® SD-WAN with Versa Networks to optimize data routing
  • Lumen® Managed Solutions to monitor efficiency
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Results

  • Improved call quality
  • Increased customer satisfaction
  • 40% monthly cost reduction versus the previous solution 
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What works for Accolade

Network Globe

Lumen® Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)

Fast, reliable applications and data connectivity

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MPLS IPVPN Service

Lumen® SD-WAN with Versa Networks

One automated platform to coordinate workloads securely

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Managed Services IT-Consulting Services

Lumen® Managed Solutions

Monitor network performance and traffic for optimization

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“The Lumen portal gives me a unique look at the WAN. It’s one pane of glass that lets me see it from the carrier’s perspective.”

 

— Erik Berta

Network Architect and Principal Cloud Engineer, Accolade

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About Accolade

Accolade provides employers with personalized health and benefits solutions for their employees by utilizing industry advisors, clinical experts and a deep knowledge of the healthcare system.

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