The emergence of cloud technology as the disrupter of the last decade continues as more enterprises embrace its benefits. Cloud has benefitted many businesses for its many applications made for the smooth-running of companies. Just one example of the Cloud's benefits is its merge with Sharepoint; its functional components, which you can click here to learn more about, can help businesses run well. As the network became more complex in response to cloud migration, software-defined wide-area … [Read more...]
SD-WAN Connectivity in a Multi-Cloud Environment
A multi-cloud environment is defined by at least two Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) components, but for most enterprises, it's usually more complicated. They likely have on-premise systems and additional cloud-based resources they're accessing. Because multi-cloud is becoming a common setting in enterprise IT software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), connectivity is adjusting to meet demands for multi-cloud specific needs. Enterprises run a variety of public and private cloud and … [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...]
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...]