In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, having a reliable and efficient network is essential. As companies expand their digital presence and cloud adoption increases, the demand for network agility, security, and performance is greater than ever. This is where SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) comes in.
SD-WAN is a game-changing technology that provides businesses with greater flexibility, control, and efficiency over their networks. By leveraging software-based network management and orchestration, SD-WAN simplifies the management of complex network infrastructures, reduces downtime, and improves overall network performance. In this article, we will explore the benefits of SD-WAN and how Arcomm Communications can help procure, install and support this service.
Improved Network Performance
One of the main benefits of SD-WAN is improved network performance. It optimizes traffic routing, ensuring that mission-critical applications are given priority over less important traffic. SD-WAN also enables the use of multiple types of network connections, including DIA, broadband, MPLS, and LTE, to provide better network resiliency and bandwidth utilization.
According to a recent study by Frost & Sullivan, businesses that deploy SD-WAN can expect an average increase of 30-40% in network bandwidth utilization, which can result in significant cost savings and productivity gains.
Increased Network Security
SD-WAN provides enhanced security features that traditional WANs do not. By segmenting network traffic and implementing strict access controls, SD-WAN provides greater protection against cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks. It also enables businesses to implement consistent security policies across their entire network, regardless of location.
According to the same Frost & Sullivan study, 83% of organizations reported that SD-WAN has improved their overall security posture.
Simplified Network Management
SD-WAN simplifies network management by providing centralized control and visibility across the entire network. By leveraging a single management interface, IT teams can quickly and easily make changes to the network, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues in real-time.
Cost Savings
With SD-WAN, businesses can reduce their reliance on expensive MPLS connections and instead leverage more affordable broadband or LTE connections. This can result in significant cost savings on network bandwidth, equipment, and maintenance costs. Additionally, SD-WAN reduces downtime, which can result in further cost savings.
According to a survey by IDG, 71% of organizations that deployed SD-WAN reported a reduction in WAN costs, while 69% reported a reduction in downtime.
How Arcomm Communications can Help
At Arcomm Communications, we understand the importance of a reliable and efficient network. Our team of experts can help you procure, install, and support SD-WAN, ensuring that your network is optimized for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
We are vendor neutral & partner with leading SD-WAN vendors to provide our clients with the most advanced and secure SD-WAN solutions available. Our team will work closely with you to assess your network requirements, develop a customized solution, and ensure a seamless installation process. We also offer ongoing support and maintenance to ensure that your network is always operating at peak performance.