Enterprises with a traditional wide area network (WAN) architecture are finding that limits on their ability to access affordable bandwidth and an increased need for reliability and flexibility are causing major network management challenges. To address these problems, many are turning to software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). In the past, these enterprises have relied on multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) lines to access a reliable connection. As bandwidth demands have grown, … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Determining the Right Path for Enterprise SD-WAN Deployment
Enterprises are facing increasing network complexity as cloud technology advances. Not only are systems exchanging data with cloud servers, but there is also an explosion of devices equipped with cloud applications. The number of access points and the amount of data being moved around and stored is increasing as well, creating new challenges related to network congestion and security risk. Many enterprises are turning to software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) to solve these … [Read more...]