NXP

Why did NXP need to refresh their network architecture?

Prior to the transformation, the corporate network was around six years old – too old to have been designed with access to cloud applications in mind.

Every site had a network connection to its nearest NXP regional data center in Europe, Asia and the Americas; internet breakout was available only at the data centers. ‘That worked fine while the majority of our IT services were hosted locally and network traffic was mostly intra-company,’ says Maurice Arntz, Senior Director, Infrastructure IT Solutions at NXP.

‘But, as we ramped up our use of cloud applications, the network struggled to support the sharp rise in internet traffic.’

As the contract with NXP’s connectivity provider approached renewal time, Arntz seized the opportunity to refresh the network architecture and optimize it for consumption of cloud services.

‘NTT’s proposal for an MPLS network and internet access service fitted perfectly,’ says Arntz.

‘We were convinced by their ability to help us realize our network transformation, and their readiness to build a good working relationship with us.

What has a new network architecture enabled NXP to do?

‘Now every site has its own internet access, we have the bandwidth to use cloud applications efficiently,’ says Arntz. NTT implemented SIP trunking, which enabled the two largest NXP sites in the Netherlands to make and receive voice calls over the MPLS network.

The solution enhanced monitoring capabilities, providing increased network visibility. ‘We have more insight into our network, and can quickly flag any issues,’ says Arntz. ‘At the same time, they are very proactive around incident handling and resolution. That means far fewer outages affecting network performance.’

The new network is much more secure. ‘The nature of our business makes us a prime target for cybercriminals,’ explains Arntz. NXP rigorously protects their intellectual property and ensures their development and manufacturing environments are highly secure. ‘We’ve now ring-fenced our company through the security features in the network design and on the network itself.’

Amtz’s confident we can handle the network-related implications that come with NXP’s dynamic agenda of mergers, acquisitions and divestments.

‘NTT smoothly carved out the network supporting Standard Products’ five factories and approximately 10,000 employees,’ says Arntz. ‘They’ve proved they can easily support this type of business activity.’