Networks

The company provides Private IP services and networks, as well as managed WAN and LAN services,^[15][14] among other networking services.^[16][17] Verizon also operates a global IP network that reaches 150 countries.^[7] In January 2012, Verizon began its Private IP Wireless (LTE) service, which combines 4G LTE with Verizon’s MPLS IP VPN.^[18]

Cloud computing and data centers

Verizon Business offers cloud and data center services through its 11 cloud-enabled data centers. Six of these are in the United States, including NAP of the Americas, its flagship Internet exchange point and colocation center.^[8][19][20] Verizon also has approximately 50 regional data centers and has network access points in the United States, Europe and Latin America.^[19][21] Verizon offers colocation and managed services through these data centers.^[8]

In August 2011, Verizon purchased CloudSwitch.^[22] CloudSwitch's software allowed Verizon to offer clients the ability to use their existing applications with cloud services.^[23]

Verizon had a fabric-based cloud infrastructure called Verizon Cloud, which was in beta testing in 2013.^[16][24] Verizon Cloud has two components: Verizon Cloud Compute and Verizon Cloud Storage.^[20] Seven data centers support Verizon Cloud as of May 2014.^{[update][16][25]}

As of April 2014, the company's Secure Cloud Interconnect (SCI) service allows enterprise customers to connect their private IP to Verizon's cloud services, and other cloud platforms including Equinix and Microsoft.^[16][26]

In December 2016 Verizon agreed to sell its US data centers business to Equinix Inc for 3.6 billion in cash. The deal includes 24 facilities across 15 metropolitan markets.^[27]

Connected devices

Verizon offers machine to machine (M2M) solutions for clients.^[28] Verizon established "Innovation Centers" in both Boston and San Francisco to help clients with M2M development.^[29][30][31]

Examples of Verizon Business M2M offerings include digital signage, smart cities,^[32] smart meters,^[33] fleet management, and asset tracking.^[28][29]

Verizon acquired Hughes Telematics in June 2012, expanding the division's M2M capabilities, particularly in telematics, which deals with vehicle telecommunications and technology.^[34]

After the acquisition, in March 2013, Verizon Enterprise Solutions began offering Networkfleet solutions, a service which tracks and analyzes data about commercial vehicle fleets to help customers optimize routes and manage their fleet vehicles and employees.^[35]

Security

Verizon provides security management services for its cloud and mobility products.^[4][19][36] These include threat management tools and protection services, monitoring, analytics, incident response, and forensics investigations.^[37][38] It also offers identity and access management in both the United States and Europe.^[39] In November 2013, Verizon Enterprise Solutions introduced Managed Certificate Services, which provide a cloud-based means for businesses to secure connections and data between various types of machines and devices.^[40]

Other products

Additional items offered by Verizon Business include wired and wireless voice,^[41] FiOS^[42] and data and Internet services.^[4] Mobility products offered include mobile workforce manager, mobile application management, and mobility pro services.^[14]