Global connectivity services.
The best of two worlds for a reliable network underlay.
A solid foundation of connectivity.
A high-performance network relies on a solid foundation of connectivity. Businesses need a reliable global underlay that reaches even the most remote locations, including China, and supports cloud and remote users. That calls for a consolidated approach that removes the complexity of managing multiple connectivity providers and monitoring a private backbone for international connections.
Open Systems combines regional last-mile connectivity or global access lines with a private backbone that grants network access through global points of presence. This lets Global Connectivity Services guarantee true end-to-end availability and quality SLAs: from site to PoP thanks to last-mile connectivity, and from PoP to PoP thanks to backbone connectivity. All delivered as a managed service, so you get the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of internet connectivity without the complexity of managing it.

Three parts, one underlay.
Global backbone connectivity
The backbone for reliable connectivity around the globe, for user, cloud and WAN traffic.
Learn more →Last-mile connectivity
Streamline and reduce the complexity and cost of last-mile connectivity management for all your sites.
Learn more →Line operations service
Let our Mission Control Network Operations Center handle ISP escalations and maintenance.
Learn more →Underlay, last mile and operations.
Global backbone connectivity
Global connectivity is vital, but the inability to control network paths compromises the reliability and performance of global communications. Global Backbone Connectivity offers reliable connectivity worldwide with dedicated infrastructure for high performance, reliability and security. With coverage of more than 500 PoPs around the globe, near SaaS clouds or in difficult locations, automatic healing and intelligent routing built in, plus flexible bandwidth settings, it ensures excellent traffic quality for international connections.
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Last-mile connectivity
Navigating multiple ISP contracts is daunting. Our Last-Mile Connectivity Service sources, contracts and manages your ISP lines, consolidating everything into a single, simplified billing process. Our connectivity expertise means we recommend the most cost-effective and efficient mix of lines, tailored to your needs, so you gain optimal connectivity handpicked by experts.
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Line operations service
Our Line Operations Service takes network management further. We continuously monitor ISP performance, and when performance degrades, our Mission Control Operations Center is alerted immediately. We proactively contact ISPs to resolve issues quickly, minimizing downtime and keeping performance consistent, so you can focus on running your business.
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What you get.
Designated team
The right service for each situation: an experienced team for design, designated project managers for deployment, and a 24/7 monitored, expert-level Operations Center for operations.
Global reach, local quality
The best connectivity technology and type for your network, with guaranteed end-to-end SLAs by combining handpicked last-mile access lines with a global high-speed backbone.
First step into the future
The best way to start your network transformation now: integrated site ordering and provisioning plus more transparency lead to reduced complexity, reduced cost and higher ROI.
Go deeper.
7 considerations for selecting an SD-WAN backbone provider
What to weigh when choosing a global backbone.
Download →Building a network business case: essential data for CIOs
The insights that make the case for network transformation.
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What is Network as a Service, including cloud security?
How connectivity and security come together as a service.
Read the blog →Leave complexity behind.
See how Open Systems runs global connectivity as part of the full SASE Experience. Talk to a specialist.
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