When discussing the possibility of implementing software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), the conversation often begins as a way to offset the networking costs involved with cloud investments. Cloud-based solutions tend to have hefty bandwidth and performance requirements, which often puts a burden on the network. Alleviating networking costs is just […]
Three Persistent SD-WAN Challenges
When enterprises began to invest more in the cloud and faced networking challenges related to handling heavy bandwidth demands and increased complexity, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) provided the remedy. While there were SD-WAN challenges, it alleviated some difficulties and provided a higher level of control to network engineers. The […]
The First Four Steps to SD-WAN Implementation
Your enterprise has been investing in cloud technology, and it’s taking a toll on your network: impacting performance and driving up costs. You’re considering implementing an infrastructure upgrade in the form of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), but you aren’t sure where to start. First, consider the key benefits of […]
Creating a Data Security Strategy for Added Network Protection
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) has served as a secure way to connect users to applications, and an increasing number of enterprises find it to be a key part of their data security strategy. SD-WAN is also getting more respect in this age of cyber criminality, due in part to […]
Three Things to Get Right for SD-WAN Deployment Success
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) offers promises of simplicity to enterprises attempting to sort out the complexity of network needs in the cloud era. From scalability to traffic segmentation, visibility, and zero-touch provisioning, many see SD-WAN as the answer to infrastructure challenges. So why are so many SD-WAN deployments stalled […]
How to Approach Network Security in 2020
There are many benefits to carefully planning your security strategy in advance of launching your network. At the top of the list is the difficulty of securing a network after it has been created. Knowing your requirements, mapping functionality, and designing your management strategy so that it doesn’t become a […]
Planning for the Surprises in an SD-WAN Migration
When it comes to managing the complexity of a cloud-based IT environment, implementing software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) can introduce helpful visibility and control over traffic through segmentation. Like any other infrastructure upgrade, an SD-WAN migration can come with surprises and challenges if there hasn’t been adequate planning for the […]
Four Common SD-WAN Challenges
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is a popular infrastructure upgrade for enterprises investing in cloud solutions. Its improved visibility and management options as well as traffic segmentation help enterprise IT get a better handle on networking costs and application performance. SD-WAN is often billed as a zero-touch, automated technology, but […]
Four Strategies for Improving SD-WAN Security
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, […]