What is SD-WAN?

SD-WAN allows companies to utilize multiple Internet circuits, balance the load across them, and deliver a solid quality of experience. Aggregating the Internet circuits allows for large amounts of bandwidth, while securely connecting to additional private locations. Additional sites can be added in very short order once Internet access is acquired. What’s not to like—fast deployment, redundancy, secure connections, and solid quality of experience?

Is SD-WAN the same as WAN optimization?

WAN optimization and SD-WAN both reduce bandwidth use. But SD-WAN provides solutions that meet or exceed those offered by traditional WAN technologies:

·      Connectivity to other cloud based solutions

·      Dynamic bandwidth

·      Application acceleration and optimization

·      Support whenever you need it

Will SD-WAN replace my MPLS?

SD-WAN gives you a viable option to replace MPLS but if you have extensive Quality of Service requirements and want dedicated connections between your sites, MPLS provides this capability.  

SD-WAN can help save money and it utilizes both of your available internet connections so that you get better utilization from your available connections. 

·      Best overall value and functionality

·      Agility and speed when adding locations

·      Simplification of operations

·      Redundancy, scalability and fault tolerance

·      Quality of experience for critical applications