Enterprises are gaining visibility, traffic segmentation, and better control of bandwidth through the use of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Bolstering SD-WAN security is becoming a priority for enterprises, particularly if the SD- WAN solution was built without robust security features. SD-WAN provides a reliable connection, offering high-speed performance and […]
SD-WAN Testing Eliminates the Guesswork
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is increasingly being implemented as a solution to cloud complexity and application performance challenges. Its ability to prioritize and segment traffic with better visibility and access to vendor autonomy makes it an attractive way to an infrastructure upgrade. With so many solutions on the market, […]
Why Your CISO Should Help Choose Your SD-WAN Solution
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is the clear choice when enterprises decide that it’s time to replace a multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) connection in order to gain flexibility, instant application recognition, and automated traffic management. For enterprises that are investing in bandwidth-hungry cloud solutions across a geographically dispersed set of […]
The End-to-End Evolution of SD-WAN
As cloud technology becomes more widespread and the mobile workforce and its accompanying devices continues to grow, many enterprises are looking at their future network needs. Most see the benefits of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and as SD-WAN is used in more situations, providers are learning more about its […]
SD-WAN Starts with the Proper Network
Software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) has the attention of a lot of companies these days, and with good reason. The sheer array of benefits SD-WAN offers a business—particularly one with multiple locations—is broad. Yet while many companies are eager to set up SD-WAN operations to take advantage of these benefits, they’re […]
How to Determine Whether Your Client Needs SD-WAN
There’s a lot of momentum moving enterprises to a migration into cloud solutions, which can significantly change network needs. The network configuration can be complicated by the launch of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the need to remain competitive with both speed and performance of the network. As a […]
Choosing among SD-WAN, MPLS, or a Hybrid Solution
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is a relatively new technology, and some enterprises have been quick to implement it to solve a variety of network challenges. As with any infrastructure solution, it’s becoming clear that while SD-WAN provides a lot of benefits, it may not be a universal solution for […]
Simplify Your WAN Management with SD-WAN
Many businesses require a wide-area network (WAN), particularly those that have some element of geographic dispersion to them. While a WAN is vital, it isn’t always simple to manage, which means most users will have to devote quite a bit of IT time and resources to the care of such […]
5 SD-WAN Myths That Need to Go
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) can connect remote locations well, deliver exciting new features, and improve cost profiles. Like any new technology, however, it comes with some myths attached to it that might keep customers from pulling the trigger on that buying decision. Debunking these myths could mean a leg […]
How Both SD-WAN and MPLS Play a Role in the Business of the Future
The excitement surrounding the availability of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has led many to wonder if this is the beginning of the end for multiprotocol label switching (MPLS). The simple answer is, no. The not-so-simple answer is that your organization may have specific needs and dependencies on multiple types […]