UNCOVERING THE LAYERS
Combining the power of the Internet with
greater use of software and virtualisation
technologies using Software-Defined
Wide Area Networking technologies
(SD-WAN), allows enterprises to adapt to
the varying demands and dependencies
placed on the network.
Responding at speed is the
new reality
In the coming years, SD-WAN is well
positioned to become a strategic enabler
for companies, allowing them to increase
efficiency, enhance performance and
improve security without increasing costs.
SD-WAN offers the promise of zero-touch
provisioning, allowing for faster time of
service deployment. The availability of SD-
WAN with universal CPE also creates the
possibility of service chaining, providing
the ability to seamlessly add networking
functionality such as WAN optimisation
and enhanced security without the time
and expense of deploying additional
hardware. By prioritising a new networking
approach, organisations can effectively
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prepare for the future and preserve their
competitive edge.
For example, Europac, the international
packaging brand, has embraced SD-WAN
to gain competitive advantage. It has
used SD-WAN to gain greater flexibility
and optimise its network to support
cloud-based applications, providing the
organisation with the agility to support its
Digital Transformation strategy.
With more and more businesses across
sectors and geographies digitising their
offerings, it’s time to embrace SD-WAN to
support a cloud-based future and gain the
agility required of a digital world. SD-WAN
offers businesses enhanced control of their
network, improves visibility and supports
performance while offering bandwidth
efficiency – all without increasing costs.
When moving to SD-WAN, it’s important
to look for features that simplify network
management. Offerings that allow
businesses to use a single device to
connect to multiple functions, manage
TO MAKE THIS
AGILE ELYSIUM
A REALITY,
ORGANISATIONS
NEED TO
CONSIDER
HOW THEY CAN
REARCHITECT
THEIR NETWORK
FOR A DIGITAL
AGE.
software updates all in one place, reduce
hardware costs and simplify installations,
will consolidate network functions. In turn,
this will improve agility and make it easier
to rollout new networking services. ◊
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