How INRAP Replaced Aging Infrastructure with a Global Connectivity Cloud

For the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP), the "field" isn't a climate-controlled office, it is often a remote excavation site where secure, agile access to data is mission-critical. However, legacy MPLS circuits and rigid VPNs created digital bottlenecks that hindered the institute's ability to protect and share France’s archaeological heritage in real-time.

In this session, we explore INRAP’s transformative journey from fragmented legacy hardware to a modern, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture. By adopting an internet-first connectivity strategy, INRAP has not only streamlined secure access for archaeologists nationwide but also established the foundation for high-performance, cloud-based archiving.

What you will learn:

• The Shift to SASE: How INRAP successfully transitioned from rigid MPLS to a distributed, agile connectivity model.

• Operational Efficiency: How a lean IT team of just three people manages and secures a complex, nation-wide network through a single consolidated platform.

• Future-Proofing Heritage: The role of a Global Connectivity Cloud in enabling seamless digital archiving and field-to-cloud workflows.

Join us to discover how consolidating networking and security can simplify global operations, reduce technical debt, and empower your workforce, no matter how deep in the field they are.