Hats EPN | SD-WAN as a Service
Hats EPN delivers managed private network connectivity with traffic segmentation, predictable latency, and cloud-native architecture. Enterprise SD-WAN without the operational overhead.
Hats EPN (Enterprise Private Network) is a fully managed private connectivity service that delivers enterprise-grade WAN without the operational overhead of building and maintaining your own SD-WAN infrastructure.
Why Managed WAN? Get all the benefits of Software-Defined Connectivity-traffic segmentation, predictable latency, and multi-site orchestration-without hiring specialized network engineers or managing complex edge devices.
Why Managed WAN?
Most enterprises don't want to become networking companies. Here's how Hats EPN compares to the DIY approach:
| Aspect | Self-Built SD-WAN | Hats EPN (Managed) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 3-6 months (hardware, config, testing) | Days to weeks |
| Expertise Required | Senior network engineers on staff | Zero - we handle everything |
| Ongoing Ops | 24/7 NOC, patch management, troubleshooting | Included in service |
| Hardware Investment | CAPEX for edge appliances | OPEX only - no hardware to buy |
| Multi-vendor Complexity | Integrating firewalls, SD-WAN, monitoring | Single unified service |
| Scaling | Manual provisioning, capacity planning | On-demand bandwidth adjustments |
| SLA Accountability | You own all uptime risk | 99.99% SLA with Hats Network |
Bottom line: Focus on your business while we manage the network infrastructure.
Delivery Models
Managed routed connectivity for enterprises who want us to handle the core routing infrastructure while they focus on their applications.
What You Get:
- Software-defined routing with traffic segmentation
- BGP peering at your edge (optional)
- Complete traffic isolation between environments
- Automatic failover and path optimization
- Predictable latency across our private backbone
Best For:
- Multi-office WAN with centralized internet breakout
- Cloud on-ramp integration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Segmented environments (production, development, voice, security zones)
- Enterprises without deep networking expertise in-house
Transparent Ethernet transport for customers who prefer to manage their own routing stack while we handle the underlying transport.
What You Get:
- Ethernet handoff at each site (VLAN-tagged)
- Single broadcast domain across all locations
- You control all IP addressing and routing protocols
- Transparent transport for multicast and custom protocols
- MAC learning and forwarding managed by Hats
Best For:
- High-availability router pairs with VRRP/HSRP
- Customer-managed SD-WAN appliances requiring L2 handoff
- Legacy applications requiring flat Layer-2 adjacency
- Organizations with existing networking teams
Stable transport foundation for enterprises running their own SD-WAN, SASE, or custom overlay solutions.
What You Get:
- Stable IP transport with measurable, consistent latency
- No encryption overhead (your overlay handles security)
- Predictable path characteristics for intelligent path selection
- Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support
- Clean handoff to your edge devices
Best For:
- SD-WAN fabric underlay (any vendor)
- SASE architecture foundation
- Custom overlay with proprietary encryption requirements
- Hybrid WAN combining private transport with internet backup
Architecture
Simple connection model: We manage the complex backbone. You get a clean handoff at each site.
Use Cases
Multi-Site Enterprise WAN
Connect offices, factories, and data centers with consistent performance. Hats EPN provides the backbone while your IT team focuses on applications, not routing tables.
- Manufacturing: Connect global production facilities to ERP systems
- Retail: Link stores to centralized POS and inventory systems
- Professional Services: Reliable video conferencing between offices
Cloud Access
Direct, optimized paths to major cloud providers. Your cloud workloads perform like they're on your local network.
- AWS Direct Connect integration
- Azure ExpressRoute connectivity
- Multi-cloud architectures with consistent performance
Critical Workloads
When latency and jitter directly impact revenue, Hats EPN delivers the predictability that internet connections can't match.
- Financial Trading: Sub-50ms latency between trading venues
- Healthcare: Reliable DICOM image transfers for telemedicine
- Real-time Collaboration: Consistent video and voice quality
Service Specifications
| Specification | Routed | Switched | Underlay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handoff Type | BGP or Static | 802.1Q VLAN | IP or BGP |
| Routing Control | Hats-managed | You manage | Minimal |
| MTU | 1500 or 9000 (Jumbo) | 1500 or 9000 | 1500 or 9000 |
| Multicast | Available | Transparent | No |
| IPv6 | Native | Native | Native |
| SLA | 99.99% uptime | 99.99% uptime | 99.99% uptime |
Traffic Segmentation & QoS
Built-in traffic classification without complex configuration:
| Traffic Class | Priority | Treatment | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time | Highest | Guaranteed bandwidth | Voice, video conferencing |
| Critical | High | Low latency queue | Trading systems, ERP |
| Business | Standard | Standard forwarding | Email, SaaS applications |
| Default | Best effort | Standard forwarding | Bulk transfers, backups |
No VRF configuration needed - traffic segmentation is handled by our platform based on your requirements.
FAQ
Getting Started
Tell us about your sites, bandwidth needs, and any cloud connectivity requirements. We'll design a topology that fits.
We provide a detailed proposal including topology, SLAs, and pricing. No surprises.
We handle circuit coordination, equipment installation, and configuration. You provide the cross-connect details.
We validate end-to-end connectivity, establish baseline performance metrics, and hand over operational documentation.
Ready to simplify your WAN?
Contact our team: sales@hatsnet.io
Include:
- Number of sites and locations
- Bandwidth requirements per site
- Preferred delivery model (Routed/Switched/Underlay)
- Cloud connectivity needs
- Target deployment regions
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