SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network)
The next level approach to network connectivity
Optimising your wide area network’s performance
The function of the traditional wide-area network (WAN) was to connect branch or campus-level users to the applications they needed. Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) connections have been used to provide security to organisations while enabling connectivity.
This no longer works with today’s cloud-centric environment.
With the growing adoption of software as a service (SaaS), IT personnel are beginning to realise that the standard WANs we have aren’t able to cope with the traffic that comes with the cloud. This is where the next generation software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) comes in.
SD-WAN allows network administrators to efficiently use their bandwidth to ensure continued high-level performance without sacrificing the data privacy or security of their organisation. With its ability to reduce operational expenses while improving resource usage, SD-WAN is considered the next-level approach to network connectivity.
Koris365 has the SD-WAN solutions you need to optimise your wide area network’s performance and leverage the cost-effectiveness of this technology.
What is SD-WAN?
A software-defined wide area network, or simply called SD-WAN, is a virtual wide area network architecture for enterprises. It is designed to let users connect to a wide range of applications using various transport services such as MPLS and LTE.
Since an SD-WAN takes advantage of a single, central control function, it is capable of securely directing traffic throughout the WAN and connecting people to the right SaaS and IaaS providers. Apart from providing better user experiences, this ability allows an SD-WAN to optimise application performance resulting in increased productivity.
The main purpose of SD-WAN is to simplify the processes of major companies when they connect new links to their branch offices. The technology aims to let users manage these links better while saving on costs.
Benefits of SD-WAN
Consistently provides quality experiences:
One of the major advantages that SD-WAN has over its traditional counterpart is its ability to use various WAN transport services. Advanced SD-WAN solutions can monitor, manage, and overcome problems such as high latency, jitter, and packet loss to consistently provide quality experiences to users.
Learns and adapts in real-time:
An SD-WAN can respond automatically to changes within the network in real-time through continuous self-learning and monitoring processes it has achieved beforehand. Whether network congestion or the various transport outage conditions, users can always connect to their desired applications since an SD-WAN system can adapt to changes that affect the performance of an application.
Enhanced overall security for the organisation:
SD-WAN solutions aims to provide businesses with enhanced end-to-end security through zone-based firewalls and micro-segmentation protocols. Its security policies are centrally configured, allowing for improved consistency.
Minimal application interruptions:
With cloud apps changing on a consistent basis, it’s important that companies should have systems in place that can help them adapt quickly or else risk being left behind. Since SD-WAN incorporates continuous learning, it can easily adjust to updates and avoid interruptions that can lead to productivity issues.
SD-WAN Vs. MPLS
Here are the key differences between SD-WAN and the standard MPLS setup:
Cost comparison:
An MPLS system relies on having individual connections to process all organisational data, transactions, and workflows. However, it requires all these elements to be brought to the data centre for processing, which can be extremely inefficient. On the other hand, SD-WAN minimises costs by supplying multi-point connections optimised to give users access to the systems they need.
Security comparison:
MPLS connections do not have any form of analysis in terms of data since this will remain the responsibility of the client. Traffic that goes through an MPLS system must be inspected individually for malware and other exploits. Advanced SD-WAN solutions offer enhanced protection that ensures data security during transit and access to a wide range of automated security tools to inspect incoming and outgoing traffic.
Performance comparison:
Although MPLS provides a fixed bandwidth level that is seemingly reliable, it is unable to scale based on the changing traffic requirements of today’s business environment. SD-WAN systems can learn and adapt their services accordingly by initiating multiple connections while providing fail-safe solutions in case any issues arise.
Koris365 SD-WAN Solution
Our extensive experience and teams of talented technical experts mean we can assess the pros and cons of a variety of approaches to achieve your business ambitions. Our process of understanding your goals, challenges and future objectives helps ensure our proposed approach meets your expectations for today while also preparing you for the future. Whether that approach is a traditional server storage architecture or a virtualised approach we have the skills to design, implement, manage and support you throughout. We will also continually review your experience to ensure you and your users are getting the most from your technology investment.
The other benefits of our SD-WAN solution include:
Multi-connectivity allows for better user experiences than standard WAN
SD-WAN’s features allow for a more optimised and hybrid workforce to operate effectively
Reporting capabilities open up areas to assess and analyse the traffic going in and out of the network
Increased performance allows for more productive teams and increased cost-savings
Security protocols of the SD-WAN system guarantee heightened protection against exploits
Applications needed by users go through the most appropriate connections for improved performance
All links used in our advanced SD-WAN solution are resilient and provide organisations with greater uptime
Why You Should Consider an SD-WAN Solution
With an SD-WAN solution, companies will have the potential to operate more effectively and efficiently. That’s why getting help from an SD-WAN provider is necessary for today’s organisations to set them up with the right infrastructure they need in their specific environments.
Koris365 has many years of connectivity, security, and networking experience that allows us to provide the software-defined wireless area network solution that companies need to keep up. In addition, we have partnered with the leading SD-WAN providers, including Cisco and Fortinet.
Since SD-WAN is available in a number of variants, we can help you choose the best system for your organisation. You can choose to get our SD-WAN solution as a managed or unmanaged service based on your in house capabilities.
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