INDIANAPOLIS (September 24, 2020) – Intelligent Fiber Network (IFN) announces the launch of its new SD-WAN product to bring its top-of-line service solutions to customers in locations outside of IFN’s fiberline network. To guide the launch, IFN has promoted Kent Welch to Director of Product Development and Sales Operations to lead this and future product development opportunities.
Fiber becomes less unique each day as more competitors bring it to market. IFN is diversifying its services to reach a larger client base and provide more service solutions for new and existing customers. SD-WAN, or software-defined networking in a wide area network, allows businesses to simplify management of their networks and improve data center management and operations. The SD-WAN product will allow IFN to bring on new customers in new locations where the company does not currently have physical fiber. The product extends IFN’s layer-2 transport to connect remote locations in a cost-effective way allowing IFN to layer its intelligence on top of fiber to provide more solutions without additional wiring. IFN’s new SD-WAN is expected to be fully implemented by the end of 2020.
“It’s a really great time to be at IFN in any role, especially when we can define opportunities to benefit our customers,” said Kent Welch. “It’s will be an exciting challenge to weigh and implement new ideas that make the most sense for our clients. Bringing our network and service solutions all under one roof will dramatically expand our capabilities with our customers. IFN will be able to serve as the primary partner for a long list of daily needs our customers have. I’ve enjoyed being a part of this development process and can’t wait to see its full implementation and expansion.”
Welch joined the IFN team in February 2019, serving as a Sales Engineer and Manager of Sales Operations. In the new role of Director of Product Development and Sales Operations, he will develop and oversee product design and features through collaboration with internal constituents including sales, marketing, operations and finance. Welch will also oversee the product life cycle, developing the strategic positioning, the go-to market strategies, and leading the product launches.
“We knew Kent would be the right person to spearhead SD-WAN for IFN because of his prior experience in both infrastructure management and services. Many vendors have a product or solution, but rarely do they have both. Kent is the right person to lead the way for this and new developments,” said Cory Childs, IFN Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Expanding and enhancing our service offerings to customers not only grows our business, but grows our customers’ business as well. Launching our SD-WAN product helps us to grow with existing customers and expand to where we can meet new ones.”
Since 2002, IFN has provided state-of-the-art technology services to businesses in the Midwest and is a leader in the highly competitive open marketplace of large enterprise customers, national carriers and international carriers. To learn more about Intelligent Fiber Network, its services, and its 21 member/owners, visit www.intelligentfiber.com
