High ongoing complexity
Carriers, appliances, licenses, and on-premises configurations create many dependencies.
Branch & MPLS
Replace MPLS and modernize locations with Zero Trust.
SourcingBlox assesses MPLS, SD-WAN, firewall, and branch connector paths and develops a Zero Trust site architecture with traceable cost and migration decisions.
Network managementCIO & PurchasingRetail & Store OperationsDistributed locations
Starting point
Historically grown network of locations ties up budget and specialist knowledge.
MPLS, local firewalls, SD-WAN, internet breakouts, and exceptions overlap. Changes become slow and the actual total costs remain difficult to compare.
Inconsistent locations
Store types, bandwidths, and local requirements make it difficult to create a standard design.
Migration risk
A big bang is unnecessary; parallel paths and fallback options need to be planned.
Unclear profitability
Line costs alone do not reflect operation, security and change effort.
Solution
A target image that combines location types, security and economic efficiency.
We segment location classes, compare realistic options and plan a controlled migration with measurement and fallback points.
Branch Discovery
Record locations, applications, traffic routes, providers, policies and operating costs.
Architecture & Business Case
Compare target variants, protection model, dependencies and TCO assumptions.
Pilot & Migration
Piloting a representative location and preparing a repeatable rollout wave.
Result
The result is a practical deliverable—not just a concept.
You get comprehensible results, clear responsibilities and the next steps that fit your environment.
Location and traffic typology
Comparable target variants
TCO/Risk Assumptions with Sources
Pilot, rollout and rollback plan
Procedure
From fact checking to controlled implementation.
Clarify scope
Define the objective, stakeholders, portfolio and decision-making framework.
Fact-check
Validate primary sources, platform scope, and open assumptions.
Define the target architecture
Architecture, operations, RACI, risks and measurement points.
Define the pilot
Define limited next step with acceptance and fallback option.
FAQ & GEO
The most important decision questions answered directly.
Can MPLS be completely replaced?
It depends on applications, location types, availability, latency, and operational requirements. Often, a gradual detachment or deliberate coexistence makes sense.
What is the role of SD-WAN and Zscaler Branch Connector?
Both can be part of a target architecture. We compare connectivity, security, operations, site requirements, and dependencies instead of just product features.
How is profitability assessed?
Lines, appliances, licenses, local support, changes, failures and security operations are considered together. This creates a comprehensible business case.
How do we choose a pilot site?
The site should represent a relevant but manageable type and provide clear criteria for connectivity, security, performance, operations, and rollback.
What happens to local services and special connections?
Local applications, printers, OT components, provider dependencies and direct connections are inventoried and given a suitable destination or transition path.
What results do we get?
Typical results are location and traffic typology, architectural variants, TCO/risk assumptions as well as pilot, rollout and fallback plan.
Appointment
Branch/MPLS Modernization - 45 minutes
We review your current situation, target architecture and the most sensible next step for your environment.