{"id":32431,"date":"2026-03-15T12:03:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/32431\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T12:03:24","slug":"nestles-network-transformation-with-cisco-sd-wan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/32431\/","title":{"rendered":"Nestle’s network transformation with Cisco SD-WAN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Businesses today rely on robust, secure, and agile network infrastructures to power their operations and maintain a competitive edge. For global food and beverage leader Nestl\u00e9, addressing the limitations of legacy systems was critical to achieving these goals. By overhauling its network infrastructure with Cisco SD-WAN<\/a>, Nestl\u00e9 unlocked improved resiliency, agility, operational efficiency, and centralized control across 1700 offices, factories, and warehouses in 185 countries.<\/p>\n

A recent Cisco webinar featuring special guest speaker Giovanni di Marzio, Senior Solution Architect, WAN \u2013 Connectivity, ITP C&V for Nestl\u00e9, explored the challenges Nestl\u00e9 faced, the Cisco SD-WAN solution it adopted, and the transformative outcomes that enabled the company to future-proof its network and enhance its overall operational performance.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to watch the on-demand webinar featuring Nestl\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Navigating legacy network roadblocks<\/p>\n

Nestl\u00e9\u2019s IT team is tasked with managing a vast and complex global network that spans branch offices, manufacturing facilities, data centers, and cloud environments. However, several key obstacles have hindered their ability to scale, optimize performance, and deliver a seamless digital experience, including:<\/p>\n

High costs of MPLS links
Multiprotocol Label Switching<\/a> (MPLS) links were integral to Nestl\u00e9\u2019s legacy network infrastructure. However, they came with significant operational costs that made scalability difficult and modern network optimization nearly impossible.
\nFragmented and inefficient tools
The complexity of managing a fragmented network infrastructure with disparate tools created many inefficiencies. They not only reduced operational agility but also complicated troubleshooting and day-to-day network management.
\nLimited visibility into network performance
A lack of visibility into multiple cloud and internet providers made it challenging to troubleshoot issues and ensure optimal performance for cloud applications.
\nSecurity and compliance challenges
In certain regions, security and compliance requirements added another layer of complexity. Policy-based routing and centralized compliance controls were necessary to address these challenges effectively.<\/p>\n

Faced with these hurdles, Nestl\u00e9 recognized that a modern approach was essential to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet the needs of a digitally driven enterprise.<\/p>\n

The solution: An innovative suite of networking technologies from Cisco<\/p>\n

Nestl\u00e9 adopted Cisco SD-WAN<\/a> paired with Cisco ThousandEyes and Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers that together are designed to enhance connectivity, digital experience, security, and automation. This strategic move enabled the company to manage its global network with greater efficiency and resilience.<\/p>\n

The technologies that transformed Nestl\u00e9\u2019s network include:<\/p>\n

Cisco SD-WAN
Cisco SD-WAN provides a cost-effective and simplified solution that features a multi-region fabric (MRF) and a software-defined approach to managing WAN traffic. With this technology, Nestl\u00e9 gained performance optimization, resilience, and efficiency across its WAN.
\nCisco ThousandEyes
Cisco ThousandEyes<\/a> offers a holistic view of digital experiences across Nestl\u00e9\u2019s entire service delivery chain. This provides Nestl\u00e9 with real-time visibility into internet paths and the performance of cloud and data center connections, enabling faster troubleshooting and optimization.
\nCisco 8000 Series Secure Routers
Packed with next-generation security capabilities, Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers<\/a> feature AI-powered automation, post-quantum cryptography, and seamless cloud management. These routers have helped future-proof Nestl\u00e9\u2019s WAN, ensuring it can adapt to evolving security and connectivity needs.<\/p>\n

Transforming and unifying network operations<\/p>\n

The adoption of Cisco SD-WAN with Cisco ThousandEyes has yielded remarkable results for Nestl\u00e9, driving significant improvements in both network performance and manageability.<\/p>\n

Key outcomes for Nestl\u00e9 include:<\/p>\n

Centralized and simplified control
With Cisco SD-WAN, Nestl\u00e9 IT gained the ability to manage branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments through a single dashboard. This eliminates the need for multiple point tools and has reduced the complexity of network management.
\nEnhanced cost efficiencies
By replacing expensive MPLS links with a centrally managed SD-WAN and network-as-a-service model, Nestl\u00e9 significantly reduced leased line and operational costs. This shift to a more cost-effective infrastructure supports scalability and long-term savings.
\nEnd-to-end network visibility
Cisco ThousandEyes empowers Nestl\u00e9 with real-time views into internet paths and network performance. This allows the IT team to proactively address issues, optimize cloud app performance, and ensure a seamless digital experience.
\nHigh availability and performance improvements
Automated failover and redundancy mechanisms have improved network reliability, ensuring 99.97% availability. Additionally, Nestl\u00e9 now enjoys a lower incidence of latency, reduced disruptions, and overall enhanced performance across its global network.<\/p>\n

A unified vision for the future<\/p>\n

Nestl\u00e9\u2019s transformation journey highlights how modern, transformative network technologies drive agility, efficiency, and resilience. By adopting Cisco SD-WAN<\/a>, Cisco ThousandEyes, and secure routers<\/a>, the company has not only addressed its immediate challenges but also positioned itself for future success in a connected world.<\/p>\n

When describing the impact of the company\u2019s network transformation, di Marzio said,<\/p>\n

\u201cCisco SD-WAN provides internet connectivity without any limitations. And instead of looking at every log for two thousand routers, we have a single dashboard to manage the network and a centralized platform for orchestrating configurations across all Nestl\u00e9 sites.\u201d<\/p>\n

This centralized approach has empowered Nestl\u00e9 to streamline its operations, optimize costs, and deliver a seamless digital experience to its global workforce and customers.<\/p>\n

A blueprint for modern enterprises<\/p>\n

Nestl\u00e9\u2019s network transformation serves as a blueprint for other enterprises grappling with the limitations of legacy systems. The company\u2019s decision to embrace Cisco SD-WAN<\/a> demonstrates how modern technologies can simplify network management, reduce costs, and enhance performance\u2014all while ensuring security and compliance.<\/p>\n

For organizations looking to future-proof their network infrastructure, Nestl\u00e9\u2019s journey underscores the importance of embracing innovation and partnering with trusted technology providers like Cisco. By doing so, businesses can unlock the full potential of their network and thrive in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Nestl\u00e9\u2019s story is about more than just technology\u2014it\u2019s about aligning IT strategy with business goals to achieve operational excellence. Nestl\u00e9\u2019s success is a testament to the power of innovation and a forward-looking vision for operational excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Businesses today rely on robust, secure, and agile network infrastructures to power their operations and maintain a competitive…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32432,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[126],"tags":[19403,19404,19405,19406,199,19407,19408],"class_list":["post-32431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nestle","tag-cisco-customer-stories","tag-cisco-secure-networking","tag-cisco-thousandeyes","tag-mpls","tag-nestle","tag-routers","tag-sd-wan"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ch\/116233096534341897","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32431"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32431\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}