As more businesses embrace digital transformation initiatives, the demand for secure, reliable networking solutions has never been higher. However, increased dependence on the cloud and a rise in remote working models have left many struggling with connectivity issues. While traditional wide area networks (WANs) often can’t keep up with the […]
4 SD-WAN Trends to Follow
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) was significantly impacted by the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2020, over 60% of companies said that they were initiating a roll-out of SD-WAN; but by late 2021, only 36% had deployed the network approach. This is according to new findings by Nemertes […]
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 […]
The Excitement of Network Management When it Leads to New Business Growth
Include phrases like “data storage” or “network management” on the agenda for any business meeting and watch your attendees suddenly find excuses to get out of it. While network management isn’t the stuff blockbuster movies are made of, companies that are looking ahead for new growth opportunities are talking about […]
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 […]
Is SD-WAN Right For You?
As SD-WAN grows to be the hottest topic in the telecom, IT, and cloud arenas, businesses of all types are wondering if it is a good fit for their networks. While the benefits of SD-WAN are much-touted, it’s important to first figure out if SD-WAN is right for you. Check […]