Usana HPE Aruba Networking SASE Case Study
This customer story spotlights USANA Health Sciences and how they leveraged HPE Aruba Networking Unified SASE to drive global efficiency, boost application performance, and achieve significant savings.
What challenges did USANA face with its previous network?
USANA faced significant challenges with latency and application performance, even with a robust MPLS network. Unreliable carrier service in certain regions exacerbated these issues, leading to frequent outages and a negative impact on business operations.
How did the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN solution improve USANA's operations?
After deploying the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, USANA saw a fivefold improvement in application performance, with latency reduced by 28%. This led to faster application response times, enhanced user satisfaction, and an estimated annual savings of $140,000 by retiring legacy hardware.
What benefits did USANA gain from the EdgeConnect deployment?
USANA gained improved business continuity with automated failover capabilities, which eliminated disruptions during circuit outages. The centralized management through Aruba Orchestrator allowed for efficient policy application, and the integration with SASE enhanced security while maintaining flexibility in network sourcing.