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Bayer, Verizon Partner to Build Next-Gen Global Network Infrastructure

by Fred Pennic 08/13/2020 Leave a Comment

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Bayer, Verizon Partner to Build Next-Gen Global Network Infrastructure

What You Should Know:

– Bayer announced that it has chosen Verizon Business to build a next-gen global network infrastructure to support the pharmaceutical giant’s global business operations. 

– Verizon will enhance Bayer’s existing network capabilities to enable easier and more cost-effective network management and will deploy next-generation network technologies, such as software-defined networking (SDN), to further improve resilience, flexibility, and scalability. 

– Through this five-year contract partnership, Verizon Business will deliver managed network services to over 700 sites in 91 countries around the world.  


Pharmaceutical giant Bayer announced it has selected Verizon Business to build a next-generation global network infrastructure to underpin the company’s global business operations. As part of the five-year contract, Verizon Business will enhance Bayer’s existing network capabilities to enable easier and cost-effective network management, and will also deploy next-generation network technologies, including software-defined networking, to further improve resilience, flexibility and scalability. 

Outsourcing Global Network Environment

As Bayer continues to move to a cloud-first, digital business model, the company decided to outsource management of the majority of its global network environment to a single service provider. The objective was to free up its own resources to focus on supporting its core crop science, pharmaceutical and consumer health business activities, while also further developing a secure, stable but flexible network platform to improve connectivity and collaboration around the globe, and support ongoing digital business transformation. 

Delivering Managed Network Services to Over 700 Sites

Verizon Business will deliver managed network services to over 700 sites in 91 countries around the world. This includes a managed global Private IP network, a managed software-defined Wide Area Network, and Professional Services support and governance. Verizon Business was chosen for the strength of its expertise and experience, its position as a global leader in network delivery and its proven track record in delivering efficient networking services for global clients. 

“Our network is foundational to our future business success, and Verizon has the global technology and innovation capabilities and expertise to support us as we continue to digitally transform our company. Most importantly, with our network management safe in Verizon’s hands, we are able to focus our internal IT competencies on generating value for our core Life Science businesses,” said Bijoy Sagar, Chief Information Technology and Digital Transformation Officer, Bayer.

The five-year contract is effective immediately and has an additional two-year extension.

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