From integrating multi-cloud environments to ensuring security, performance and scalability, large organisations face a perfect storm of technological demands.
Current enterprise connectivity challenges
According to the University of Durban report[1], companies are adopting technologies such as SD-WAN, SASE, and AI-driven network automation to respond to an increasingly distributed and demanding environment. However, these advancements also bring challenges such as operational complexity, cybersecurity threats and the need to balance performance with cost efficiency.
Moreover, latency, scalability and cloud integration are key obstacles for global enterprises. Achieving end-to-end visibility across the network, managing hybrid environments, and maintaining user experience in remote work models are persistent challenges that businesses and corporations face in a world of growing complexity.
Enhanced internet: A new era of enterprise connectivity
In this world where enterprises demand faster, smarter and more cost-effective connectivity, Telefónica Global Solutions is setting a new industry standard: Enhanced Internet. By delivering MPLS-grade performance at broadband costs with full automation through a backbone Tier 1 network, it is reshaping the future of global networking.
Specific challenges and how Enhanced Internet solves them
| Challenge | Impact on the company | Solution with Telefónica Global Solutions’ Enhanced Internet |
| High latency in critical applications | Degraded user experience and loss of productivity | MPLS-like latency and jitter <5ms thanks to Tier-1 backbone and AI-optimised routing |
| Packet loss in distributed environments | Interruptions in essential services like video conferencing or ERP | Up to 90% packet loss reduction through deterministic routes and self-healing |
| Unpredictable egress cloud connectivity cost | Difficulty scaling services and managing budgets | Direct connectivity with 50+ cloud providers and up to 46% reduction in egress costs |
| Lack of visibility and control over the network | Difficulty diagnosing issues and optimising resources | AI-orchestrated platform with real-time visibility and self-provisioning |
| Security risks when using public internet | Exposure to cyberattacks and loss of sensitive data | IPsec encryption, Zero Trust policies and private routes avoiding public internet |
| Lengthy quotation and deployment times | Delays in quoting and service delivery can frustrate both potential and existing clients, slowing down their internal projects and decision-making processes. | Thanks to our self-service portal, customers can now generate quotes and deploy Enhanced Internet services within minutes, significantly reducing lead times and accelerating time-to-service. |
Repsol case study: Global connectivity without compromise
Repsol, a global energy leader, faced common challenges: secure cloud access, unpredictable performance of standard internet and growing bandwidth demands. With Telefónica Global Solutions’ Enhanced Internet, it achieved:
- Deployment in eight countries and four continents.
- 90% reduction in packet loss.
- Jitter below 5ms, ideal for latency-sensitive applications.
- Significantly lower costs compared to MPLS.
“With Enhanced Internet, we now have a cost-effective solution that delivers the same high performance as our previous MPLS network. The improvement in user experience has been remarkable.”
— Fernando Cantero, Repsol IT Team
A vision aligned with the future of networking
Gartner predicts that by 2027, 25% of initial network configurations will be AI-generated, up from less than 3% in 2024 [2]. Enhanced Internet already incorporates these capabilities with a self-managed, self-healing and dynamically optimised network.
Conclusion: Connectivity with purpose
At Telefónica Global Solutions, we believe connectivity is not just infrastructure, but an enabler of transformation, innovation and growth. With Enhanced Internet, we not only solve today’s network challenges: we open the door to a more agile, secure and sustainable future for large enterprises.
For more information, please visit Telefónica Global Solutions.
[1] Enterprise Networking Optimisation: A Review of Challenges … – MDPI
[2] Key Takeaways from the Gartner® 2025 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise …
