Finnish operator Elisa said that pulp, paper and energy sector supplier Valmet has chosen it as its prime partner to provide global data network and related data security services. Working closely with Vodafone Business, Elisa will monitor and manage data traffic on Valmet’s network and its local area network in more than 150 locations on continents.

The SD-WAN implemented by Elisa builds on advanced network automation, reliable network architecture and an international partner network. The last of these three includes Vodafone.

Elisa’s centre for network and data security services is located in Finland close to Valmet’s roots. With network management and operation (NOC), Elisa will be able to monitor the state of Valmet’s global network from Finland.

The Elisa SD-WAN makes it possible to manage services outside physical networks, enabling global network management and monitoring. Software-defined networks provide a basis for making rapid changes to the network according to business needs and for taking full advantage of automation.

Janne Puustinen, CIO of Valmet, said the system offered by Elisa and Vodafone Business met its needs for a comprehensive system to support a shift from a typical corporate network-centric operating environment towards a cloud-enabled global digital platform.

David Joosten, regional director for Vodafone Americas and partner markets at Vodafone Business, said it has a long-standing partnership. Vodafone is providing Elisa with access to Vodafone’s global network and the ability to serve multinational corporations such as Valmet.