“NetFoundry presented us with the opportunity to reset the old clichés and to disrupt long-standing operating models, creating a far more agile workforce and work itself. By collaborating with NetFoundry, we are changing the game and building a highly agile digital organization to deliver unmatched innovation to our clients.”

Damir Jaksic

CIO

KEO International Consultants

NetFoundry | KEO

VPN-Free, Zero Trust Networking

KEO’s Network Transformation

KEO replaced VPNs with NetFoundry’s Zero Trust NaaS, reducing costs by 50% and improving efficiency.
NetFoundry | KEO
NetFoundry | KEO
KEO International Consultants, a global leader in architecture, engineering, and project management, has been at the forefront of delivering iconic projects for over 57 years. Ranked among the top international firms by ENR and World Architecture, KEO’s mission is to drive innovation and create remarkable experiences.

Obstacle

KEO struggled with an outdated global network reliant on costly MPLS circuits and VPNs, which lacked modern security and agility. As they expanded their cloud presence in Europe, KEO required a scalable, secure solution to connect employees across various locations while reducing costs and improving performance. The challenge was finding a VPN replacement that would ease management for all stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners.

Opportunity

KEO partnered with NetFoundry to adopt its Zero Trust Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, replacing traditional networking with a software-defined, cloud-native solution. This enabled secure, micro-segmented connections across endpoints and Azure, using private AppNets instead of VPNs. This would improve operational efficiency and reduce the costs compared to MPLS circuits. The new unified global environment based on zero trust principles would provide the highest level of security all while supporting future cloud and digital transformation initiatives.

Outcome

KEO transformed its global network using the NetFoundry Cloud platform and AppNets, allowing for rapid deployment of secure networks in minutes. This NaaS model reduced network costs by over 50%, minimized setup time, and supported a dispersed workforce with seamless “Work from Anywhere” initiatives. Enhanced by zero trust architecture, KEO improved operational efficiency by approximately 60% and strengthened security against cyber threats, showcasing the effectiveness of cloud-native orchestration in managing high-performance networks globally.

NetFoundry | KEO

Networking Reinvented

KEO’s Zero Trust Transformation

KEO optimizes connectivity and costs through NetFoundry’s innovative Zero Trust NaaS platform.