Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is gaining traction as more and more enterprises deploy the tool for managing heavy network traffic. In response to multiplying endpoints and the challenge of managing branch locations and their connectivity needs, many in IT find that SD-WAN is a necessary network infrastructure upgrade. That's also when enterprises are most likely to add SD-WAN. An upgrade is the right framework for a tool that reduces the amount of time that staff must be … [Read more...]
Reduce MPLS Costs While Gaining Extensive Benefits
As government agencies begin embracing cloud solutions, the volume of network traffic often has them scrambling to look for alternatives to multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) connections. While the desire to reduce MPLS costs can increase as local governments launch Internet of Things (IoT) devices or prioritize mobile technology, they often find that a software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solution lowers costs, but does much more. MPLS is a reliable pathway for network traffic, … [Read more...]
Factors Influencing SD-WAN Adoption
When software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) was first introduced, it seemed the technology would fit in specific instances, providing opportunities for a limited number of startups. As broadband use has increased and several other factors have come into play, the rate of SD-WAN adoption has increased, and the pace of growth now demonstrates the potential for billions of dollars in networking services. The demand for SD-WAN answers many of the challenges facing enterprise network … [Read more...]
How SD-WAN Supports Digital Transformation
As enterprises prioritize digital transformation strategies, they are finding that adequate network support in an environment of growing complexity is a key component for success. The adoption of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is often the solution, and its promise of bandwidth optimization is a major driver of consideration. While driving down network costs is often the initial discussion, there are a variety of benefits that make SD-WAN a good foundation for a digital … [Read more...]
SD-WAN Offers a Cost Effective Solution to Solve Network Infrastructure Challenges
According to a new report by P&S Market Research, the software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) market is expected to see a CAGR of 54.1% from now through 2023. While there are many factors driving this growth, the motivation to implement the technology is most often due to a need to accommodate cloud solutions, improve network security, simplify architecture, or enhance network visibility. The report provides an analysis on physical, hybrid and virtual SD-WAN segments, noting that … [Read more...]
When it Comes to Protecting Your Network, Think SD-WAN and Security
There's no doubt the enterprise network is becoming more complex: the Internet of Things (IoT) pumps data into the system, creating congestion on network lines. Cloud connections require better performance and agility, and adding branch locations adds configuration and troubleshooting costs. While all of these are serious concerns, the biggest complication for today's networks is the increasing threat of cyber attacks. In response, many enterprise CIOs have two words on their minds: SD-WAN and … [Read more...]
SD-WAN and VPN Create Cost Savings and Agility
Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is the next step in the evolution of the virtual private network (VPN). For many years, companies have been utilizing VPN as a way to securely offer connections to their network through an internet line or a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) line. This remote access made it possible for employees to access servers from any location, broadly improving productivity and accessibility. SD-WAN and VPN create cost-effective solutions for a high level … [Read more...]
Comparing MPLS and SD-WAN for Enterprises
Increasing adoption of cloud technology is leading to increasing complexity in networks. Many enterprises accustomed to relying on multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) are now finding it overly complicated, as well as expensive. This is especially true when accounting for the impact artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) have upon network traffic. In many cases, software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is regarded as the ideal solution to network complexity. When … [Read more...]
Must-Have SD-WAN Security Features
The increased adoption of cloud technology means enterprises are looking for network solutions for increasingly complex infrastructures. Many find that software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) helps them overcome the majority of their challenges, so unsurprisingly, the demand for SD-WAN is growing. Similarly, the number of providers offering SD-WAN is also rising. SD-WAN allows for strategic routing of internet traffic to optimize bandwidth, but as not all traffic is routed the same, a … [Read more...]
Enterprises Increasingly Implementing SD-WAN
The need for a simplified, highly visible network solution is becoming more apparent to enterprises. A study conducted by Dimensional Research for Versa Networks found that 85 percent of enterprises are considering implementing software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) as a solution to common network woes. Complex network configurations: One of the major drivers of this trend is the growing complexity of enterprise networks. Seventy-four percent of those surveyed said they are using a … [Read more...]