Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute (MEC) (formerly known as Azure Private Edge Zones) combines network functions, applications, and edge-optimized Azure services to deliver a broad portfolio of high performance, ultra-low latency solutions that address the modern business needs of enterprise customers. Azure's global cloud platform, connectivity and ecosystem of partners and application developers allows operators and systems integrators to offer these enterprise solutions as fully managed services across a broad range of compute platforms. For more information, see Azure Private MEC Overview.
Azure Private MEC with a cloud-native orchestration solution allows SD-WAN customers to manage their VMware SD-WAN Edges from the Azure portal. SD-WAN Edges are deployed on Azure Private MEC at customer's branches. The SD-WAN Edges on Azure Private MEC provide zero-touch enterprise-class appliances that provide secure optimized connectivity to private, public and hybrid applications, compute, and virtualized services. SD-WAN Edges on Azure Private MEC perform deep application recognition, application and packet steering, performance metrics and end to end quality of service. VMware SD-WAN assures enterprise and cloud application performance over Internet and hybrid WAN while simplifying deployments and reducing costs.
