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29 Apr 2025

Topology-Aware Protection

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In today’s world, where every millisecond matters and downtime is costly, just having a “backup connection” isn’t enough anymore. Real resilience starts with smart network design — especially in how we plan and spread out routes geographically.

At GNM, we build networks so that every connection has a truly independent alternative — using different countries, different fibres, and different directions.

Based on this, we offer two main types of protection:

1+1 (Protected Mode)

Two live connections run in parallel. If one fails, the switch is instant — with no delay.

Best for critical services where even a slight break isn’t acceptable — like time synchronisation, stock exchanges, or financial traffic.

1:N (Auto-Switchover)

One main route with one or more backups. All paths are constantly monitored, and if there’s an issue, traffic switches over automatically.

A smart, cost-effective choice for multi-service systems where resilience matters but full duplication isn’t needed.

All of this is built on our Geo-Backup architecture.

It’s not just an extra — it’s a core part of how we ensure reliability, even during local failures, regional outages, or infrastructure damage.

A network isn’t just about hardware.

It’s about routes. Their independence. Their design. And our responsibility to make sure they don’t let you down.

The result?

Reliable performance, SLA compliance, and peace of mind that your business keeps running.

Visit gnm.net today to learn more about setting up protection for your network. We'll help you design the right strategy to meet your needs.


Sincerely, the GNM team.