The 6th SD-WAN & SASE Conference and Cloud Network Conference 2023 was successfully held

On November 25 , the 2023 6th SD-WAN & SASE Conference and Cloud Network Conference was successfully held in Beijing. The conference was guided by the China Communications Society, hosted by the Information and Communication Network Technology Committee of the China Communications Society and the Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Research Institute, and co- organized by the SDNLAB community .

With the theme of "Security, Integration, and Connectivity", the conference set up a main forum and three sub-forums , and invited more than 30 industry leaders and experts to have in-depth discussions on the best practices of SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud networks in business innovation, network architecture upgrades, and other aspects.

At the beginning of the summit, Liu Yunjie, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and dean of the Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Institute, delivered an opening speech. Academician Liu pointed out that as digital technology leads a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial revolution, the Internet technology system is accelerating the transformation from the "best effort" of consumer Internet to the "ensure what is needed" of industrial Internet. Network innovation technologies such as SD-WAN, cloud network, and deterministic network will further empower the real economy and play an important role in artificial intelligence, industrial Internet and other aspects. At present, deterministic networks have opened services in 38 cities across the country , and built the first computing network based on determinism + RDMA in China, laying an important foundation for the development of our country's computing network . Academician Liu said that he hopes that through this conference , the cooperation among all parties will be further strengthened to form a win-win innovation ecosystem .

Liu Yunjie, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and president of Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Institute

Subsequently, Ouyang Wu, Deputy Secretary-General (Director-level) of the China Institute of Communications, delivered a speech to the conference and put forward three viewpoints. First, emphasize technology research and development and innovation. Continuously explore new technology applications and optimization solutions to meet different scenarios and needs; second, strengthen industry cooperation and exchanges. Telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, security vendors and other parties need to work closely together to promote faster application implementation and prosper the industry ecosystem. Third, promote open standards and ecological construction. Promote the interoperability of products from different manufacturers to provide users with more choices, while accelerating the introduction of new functions and improving the efficiency of the entire industry.

Ouyang Wu, Deputy Secretary-General of China Institute of Communications (Director-level)

Experts gather to discuss industry trends

In the keynote speech session, Zhao Huiling, Standing Committee Member of the Information and Communications Technology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Chairman of the CCSA TC3 Technical Working Committee, shared with everyone the progress of hot technologies and industry standards such as computing power networks. Zhao Huiling pointed out that computing power networks are a hot spot for future development. Facing the new opportunities in the computing power era, the three major operators have respectively proposed strategic plans for technology development. In the future, AI intelligent computing and networks will gradually achieve deep integration, and will eventually move towards the integration of computing and networks. Subsequently, Zhao Huiling shared the progress of CCSA TC3's work on industry standards such as SD-WAN, cloud-network integration, and computing power networks. At present, domestic computing power network technology standards have gradually been systematized. In the future, facing the AI ​​intelligent computing era, it is necessary to strengthen computing with the network and promote computing with the network, build an AI intelligent data center network, and create an ultra-wide, highly elastic, and high-throughput intelligent computing wide area network.

Zhao Huiling, member of the Standing Committee of the Information and Communications Technology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Chairman of the CCSA TC3 Technical Working Committee

Ao Xiangqiao, general manager of the intelligent management and operation and maintenance product line of H3C Group , said that the development of the entire SD-WAN technology has gone through nearly 10 years this year. After the bubble hype period, it has now entered the stage of real large-scale implementation in all walks of life. SD-WAN has become an important part of the infrastructure for enterprise digital transformation. H3C AD-WAN software architecture is a future-oriented and long-term architecture, with a core focus on two aspects: intelligent connection and network quality optimization. In terms of intelligent connection, QUIC guarantees bandwidth and speed , SRv6 provides flexible and reliable orchestration , and provides deterministic latency and response; in terms of network optimization, high-performance data compression is used to greatly improve network bandwidth utilization, digital maps enable refinement, and AIGC helps realize network self-intelligence. In the future, H3C will also emphasize more on how to do these two aspects well. I believe that the SD-WAN software architecture based on cloud intelligence native will definitely promote SD-WAN technology to a new height of self-intelligence network.

Ao Xiangqiao, General Manager of Intelligent Management and Operation and Maintenance Product Line of H3C Group

Sun Chenghao, senior director of Alibaba Cloud's cloud network product line , said that after three major development stages, cloud networks have enabled more applications to be put on the cloud, but at the same time they have become more and more complex. Returning to the original intention, Alibaba Cloud aims to create a simple and easy-to-use intelligent cloud network . So how to make it simple and easy to use? Sun Chenghao divided it into 6 parts: stability, security, performance, adaptive elasticity, deep observability, and comprehensive self-service. In detail, it includes supporting the stable operation of the business , all-round cloud network security , pursuing the ultimate performance of universal benefits , adaptive elasticity for any application load , and continuous optimization of the customer network architecture based on deep observability . Finally, the degree of customer self-service is the key to measuring the ease of use of the product . Since 2017 , Alibaba Cloud Network has had the vision of making the network simpler, and has been working around the goal of making the network simpler . In the future, it will continue to build a simpler and easier-to-use network so that users can't perceive the existence of this cloud network when using the network .

Sun Chenghao, Senior Director of Alibaba Cloud Network Product Line

Ji Minghua, deputy manager of the Product Innovation Department of China Telecom Shanghai Information Network Department , focused on introducing Shanghai Telecom Tianyi Cloud SD-WAN Yilian Internet Yitian Platform and shared practical cases. Yilian Internet SD-WAN Yitian Management Platform is a multi-dimensional management platform for operators + technical services + installation and maintenance services + corporate customers . Relying on China Telecom's high-quality network resources and Tianyi Cloud resources, it applies SDN, security encryption, network virtualization and other technologies to wide area network scenarios, and provides flexible, secure and reliable cloud network services for customers' cloud access, multi-cloud, networking and other needs. Ji Minghua said that Shanghai Telecom aims to build a smart operation system that is horizontal to the edge and vertical to the bottom, and then evolve to serve the integrated platform of cloud, network, edge, terminal and security. Through ecological cooperation and technology integration, it provides a one-stop full life cycle management solution for enterprise networking in thousands of industries.

Ji Minghua, Deputy Manager of Product Innovation Department, Shanghai Information Network Department, China Telecom

Yao Jun, general manager of the Cloud Network Product Department of China Mobile Cloud, first reviewed the four major problems that have emerged in the development of cloud networks. The first is performance bottlenecks. Traditional gateways are prone to performance problems such as scalability. The second is security issues. Cloud networks face more security threats in terms of functions . The third is slow iteration of functions, and the overall iteration cycle is relatively long. The fourth is the improvement of autonomy, which requires full independent research and development of cloud gateway products. In this process, China Mobile Cloud has developed a programmable hardware gateway based on the unified SONIC open source network operating system and the white box switch of the Tofino chip for different application scenarios of cloud networks. In the future, it will continue to iterate and evolve around decoupling, openness, universality, and ease of use.

Yao Jun, General Manager of Mobile Cloud Network Product Department

In-depth communication to promote technological innovation

The rise of SD-WAN and SASE technologies has brought changes to enterprise network architecture. Their rise is not only an inevitable trend in technological development, but also a key measure for enterprises to cope with the wave of digital transformation and cloud computing. In this process, we also need to pay attention to the development trends of technology and market dynamics, continuously promote technological innovation and development, and continue to strengthen industry exchanges and cooperation.

At the meeting, Yang Wu , director of the Router Product Line System Department of H3C Group , Jiang Haiyang , technical director of Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Institute and associate researcher of the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wang Kaichuang , marketing planning director of Nanjing Yiketeng Information Technology Co., Ltd. , Yu Shidan , technical product director of HPE Aruba China , Ni Zhongyang , researcher of Zijinshan Laboratory , Gu Yanlei , technical manager of Beijing Dadi Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd. , Zhang Yufeng , CEO of Lianchi System, and Cheng Weiqiang, deputy director of the Basic Network Research Institute of China Mobile Research Institute, focused on the innovation and integration of SD-WAN and SASE technologies in network, security and cloud services, and deeply discussed their applications in multi-cloud environments, solution innovations and emerging trends in the industry. The SD-WAN & SASE Technology Ecosystem Forum was hosted by Wei Liang, team director of Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Institute.

SD-WAN & SASE Technology Ecosystem Forum

Collision of ideas to create a new ecological situation

In today's digital age, the stability and security of enterprise networks are crucial. The development of SD-WAN technology not only improves the flexibility and scalability of the network, but also provides enterprises with solutions to optimize network performance in multi-cloud and distributed office environments. At the same time, SASE technology provides enterprises with comprehensive security protection at the edge and in the cloud, adapting to the needs of new working modes such as remote office and mobile office.

At the meeting, Fu Zhiqiang , director of the system department of the security product line of New H3C Group , Wang Bingyi , a second-level expert of the Shanghai Information Network Department of China Telecom, Li Xiaodong , product manager of Shenzhen First Line Communications Co., Ltd., Yin Yuesheng , product manager of Shenzhen Maxtor Chengyue Technology Co., Ltd. , Ma Yaning, business development manager of VIAVI , Zhang Junci , senior product manager of Beijing Shangyuan Xinan Technology Co., Ltd. , Wang Jin, network product development manager of China Unicom Zhiwang Innovation Center, and Huo Jian, solution director of the cloud network division of Beijing Xinghan Network Co., Ltd. shared the application solutions and successful cases of SD-WAN and SASE in different industries, deeply analyzed the challenges in the application process, provided everyone with rich practical experience, and promoted the widespread popularization of SD-WAN and SASE technologies in practical applications. The SD-WAN & SASE Application Ecosystem Forum was hosted by Liu Jiang, a professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications .

SD-WAN & SASE Application Ecosystem Forum

Breakthrough innovation, compete for intelligent cloud network

As a key component of cloud computing, cloud networks have played an increasingly important role in enterprise-level network architectures. Through virtualization technology, network resources are pooled to achieve dynamic allocation and sharing of resources, providing enterprises with more efficient and flexible network communication services. At present, cloud networks have been widely used in enterprise-level network architectures and have become an important support for enterprises to achieve digital transformation. In the future, we need to continue to explore and research new technologies and solutions to promote the sustainable development of cloud networks.

At the conference, Song Yang, senior architect of Alibaba Cloud Network Product Line, Guo Luyao, head of platform of Yiou Education Operation and Maintenance Center, Hou Yefei, head of elastic network product line of Tianyi Cloud Network Product Division, Zhang Fenghui, network architect of Baidu Intelligent Cloud Product Line, and Ma Yue, director of Fortinet China Cloud Division, shared the latest research results on cloud network architecture, multi-cloud collaboration, intelligent cloud network, etc. The special forum of the Cloud Network Conference was hosted by Ji Ye, co-founder of SDNLAB.

A roundtable forum was also held at the conference. Experts from Alibaba Cloud, Tianyi Cloud, Baidu, and Palo Alto Networks reviewed the development of network technology over the past decade, and expressed their views on how to implement industry implementation in overseas scenarios from the perspectives of cloud, network, and security. Finally, they looked forward to the future development of the combination of AI and cloud networks, and looked forward to cloud networks providing services to industry customers in a better posture in the future. The roundtable forum was hosted by Yin Jun, Marketing Director of Alibaba Cloud Network Product Line.

Cloud Network Conference Special Forum

Pay tribute to excellence and lead the industry trend

In order to discover, select and reward units that have achieved remarkable results in the fields of SD-WAN and SASE , select outstanding solutions, typical application scenarios and project practices in the industry, and jointly promote application innovation and ecological integration with all sectors, the organizing committee of the 6th SD-WAN & SASE Conference and Cloud Network Conference specially launched the 2023 SD-WAN & SASE Awards annual selection event. This selection has set up the 2023 Most Valuable SD-WAN & SASE Brand Award , the 2023 Top Ten SD-WAN & SASE Excellent Application Case Award , and the 2023 Vertical Field Excellent Case Award. After public voting and expert review, the following companies won the awards and held a grand award ceremony on site.

2023 Most Valuable SD-WAN & SASE Brand Award

China Telecom Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch

China United Network Communications Co., Ltd.

H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

Juniper Networks

Viaway Communications Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Beijing Shangyuan Xinan Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen DYXnet Communications Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Maxtor Chengyue Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Xinghan Internet Co., Ltd.

Beijing Dadi Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Sichuan Subao Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Nanling Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Cybertronics Technology Co., Ltd.

Top Ten SD-WAN & SASE Excellent Application Cases Award in 2023

China Telecom Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch

Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd.

H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

China Information Post and Telecommunications Consulting and Design Institute Co., Ltd.

Nanjing Yiketeng Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Xinghan Internet Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen DYXnet Communications Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Maxtor Chengyue Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Dadi Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Future Network Innovation Institute

2023 Vertical Field Outstanding Case Award

Zhejiang Lingwan Network Co., Ltd.

Beijing Shangyuan Xinan Technology Co., Ltd.

Tianyi Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Dian Technology Co., Ltd.

Beijing Zhaoyu Hongtai Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Hangzhou Yige Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.

Guangdong Tianyun Technology Co., Ltd.

The successful holding of the 2023 6th SD-WAN & SASE Conference and Cloud Network Conference has brought us a platform to discuss and showcase the latest developments and achievements in the fields of SD-WAN, SASE and cloud networks. Industry experts, business leaders and technology enthusiasts shared their insights, thoughts and innovations, allowing us to have a deeper understanding of the future development trends in these fields , and also see the wide application and huge potential of these technologies in practice. We look forward to seeing more new ideas, new technologies and new applications at the next conference, and jointly promote the sustainable development of the global network communication industry.