SD-WAN
SD-WAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Network and is the application of software-based technologies to the WAN so that network traffic is optimized across the enterprise and to branch locations. By supporting multiple connection types, SD-WAN can dynamically manage path selection enabling businesses to cost-effectively shape their network traffic and drive WAN performance. SD-WAN technology can eliminate expensive routing hardware costs by provisioning connectivity from the cloud.
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Why SD-WAN?
As mobile devices and cloud applications enter the enterprise space, organizations need networks that can withstand increasing demands.
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SD-WAN allows businesses to expand their reach by:
- Reducing the Cost of Wide Area Network Circuits
- Automating IT Services
- Simplifying WAN/Branch Deployment
- Increasing Security Measures through Network Overlays
- Providing Network Visibility and Availability for Critical Cloud Applications