Riverbed SteelConnect EX FlexVNF includes the broadest set of virtual network functions (VNFs) in the industry – from a full set of networking capabilities, including SD-WAN, to a wide range of basic and advanced security functions – making it possible to design rich managed services and enterprise architectures, and deliver them with agility. SteelConnect EX FlexVNF expands SD-WAN with industry-leading application acceleration and advanced software-defined security (SD-Security) including next-generation firewall (NGFW) and unified threat management (UTM) services. Enterprises can combine SD-WAN, Application Acceleration and SD-Security to create a software-defined branch (SD-Branch) experience that is fast, agile, secure and simple to operate.