SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network) is probably the most successful enterprise network trend that is continuously growing, IDC forecast it to reach $4.5 billion by 2022. As with many new technologies, SD-WAN deployment also comes with new challenges, especially for IT teams. While there is a general consensus that SD-WAN has many advantages over an…
As enterprises grow, they need to build a network infrastructure that connects branch offices in different geographic regions. IT networking teams must balance the organization’s need for performance and reliability while considering costs and compliance. Because geographic distance can lower performance and increase cost, connecting remote sites can be challenging.…
Are you looking for cost-effective ways for phone communication with stakeholders? Are you exploring network infrastructure that will scale with your business? Or has your organization made a move to hosted VoIP but still struggling with call quality issues? SD-WAN deployments with hosted VoIP might just be the answer to…
Are you facing issues with your current network infrastructure? Do you have a cloud migration strategy? If you haven't considered the benefits of a software-defined WAN solution (SD-WAN), now might be the time. Why? Because it's delivered through the cloud, SD-WAN reduces capital expenditures and simplifies network operations. Businesses all…
As organizations seek to deliver fast, scalable, and flexible connectivity, software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) solutions have emerged as an attractive strategy. The demand for SD-WAN is growing rapidly, and they can be deployed in multiple ways: do-it-yourself (DIY) or managed solutions. With DIY SD-WAN, an organization's own IT team sets up and…
See below for an excellent PowerPoint PPT presentation comparing SD-WAN and MPLS. Can They Work Together? There’s always a debate of what network solution fits best in the current corporate landscape, what with digital transformation going full force in revolutionizing how business is done. The rise of software-defined networking (SDN)…
Spending on cloud services has been rising rapidly over the last few years. Cloud infrastructure spending grew to $107 billion in 2019, an increase of 37% over the previous year. Almost any IT service can now be served to customers from the cloud: servers, databases, storage, networks, applications, analytics, and…
Multinational corporations operate from offices spread all over the world. The users in these offices rely on a large number of applications such as e-mail, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP, accounting software and collaboration software such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. The traditional method of interconnecting these…
As organizations undergo digital transformation, the purpose and the nature of call centers is also evolving. Traditionally, call centers were viewed as cost centers. Today they have transitioned to multi-technology, multi-channel contact centers that are focused at providing value and generating more business for the enterprise. In short, contact centers…
Software-defined Wide Area Networking or SD-WAN is a WAN setup that is configured and managed programmatically allowing it to adapt faster and more efficiently to meet any changing requirements. SD-WAN technology has changed the way in which large organizations approach their networking requirements and overcome budgetary constraints. Characteristics of SD-WAN…
In the 90s, companies that had difficulty establishing a Wide Area Network due to lack of resources dramatically benefited from Virtual Private Networks or VPNs. VPN connected remote gateways in a cost-efficient manner, becoming a corporate staple for WAN architectures for many years. With the emergence of Multi-protocol Label Switching…
Digital transformation for any enterprise begins with a robust and reliable network infrastructure. This network setup is the backbone to provision scalability, automation and performance of enterprise applications. Today, SD-WAN or Software-Defined WAN is the more popular and cost-effective network solution in the market. However, technology like SD-WAN is only…
As compared to traditional WAN architectures, SD-WAN or Software-defined Wide Area Network provides enterprise with significant cost reduction without having to compromise on security and quality. SD-WAN is Virtual WAN Architecture. It employs a centralized control function via software for optimal traffic management across multiple underlying networks. Since cost reduction…
Understanding MPLS and SD-WAN Data routing on any network is similar to shipping a package. Data packets are forwarded from one router to the next until they eventually reach their destination. MPLS, or Multiprotocol Label Switching, makes this process faster by establishing pre-determined, highly efficient routes. Each router in the…
The first WANs were built to connect offices with terminals to mainframe and minicomputer systems. The design was simple: point-to-point connections from offices to data centers. Employees could access shared resources from this central database. This was eventually replaced with frame relay, and MPLS – intelligent packet-routing technologies that made…
Most multinational corporations use Multi-Protocol Label Switching(MPLS) for Wide Area Network (WAN) implementation. However, the development of Software-defined WAN or SD-WAN is disrupting the industry today. In the post-pandemic era, most enterprises have additional challenges like mobile workforce, increased cloud- and internet-based data traffic, as well as threats from cyber-attacks.…
The mushrooming euphoria around SD-WAN in the telecommunication and networking world has made most enterprises curious about this networking technology. However, the concept is often confused with SDN as SDN and SD-WAN seem relatively closely related. This is largely due to the fact that SDN or Software Defined Networking is…
SD-WAN, or Software Defined-Wide Area Networking, translates into network operators using SDN (Software-defined Networking) for delivering services across LTE, MPLS, broadband, fixed wireless or even satellite. Hybrid WAN (Wide Area Network), on the other hand, is used for establishing a connection between two geographically separate WANs to a single location…