SD-WAN stands for software-defined wide area network (or networking). A WAN is a connection between local area networks (LANs) separated by a substantial distance... anything from a few miles to thousands of miles. To put it simply, SD-WAN is a virtual WAN architecture that allows organizations to leverage any combination of transport services - including MPLS, LTE and broadband internet services - to securely connect users to applications. Prior, before we found ourselves in a "cloud-centric" world, the traditional WAN (wide-area network) function was to connect users at a branch or campus to applications hosted on servers in a data center. Typically, dedicated MPLS circuits were used to help ensure security and reliable connectivity. This does not work in a world that centers around the cloud.

Release your network hardware and take advantage of the flexibility afforded by the latest SD-WAN systems. By creating a virtualized control, you can work smarter, faster and at a lower cost. Deploy updates faster. Expand your capability. Improve security.

What are the benefits of SD-WAN?

• Higher capacity bandwidth
• Centralized management
• Network visibility
• Multiple connection types
• Allows organizations to use cheaper connection types vs. MPLS
• Improves application performance and increases agility
• Optimizes user experience and efficiency for software-as-a-service (SaaS) and public cloud applications