How SD WAN Can Boost Efficiency
Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD WAN) is a tool that optimizes multiple internet connections at once. It can increase bandwidth and sending range while also increasing internet speed. SD WAN is customizable to your business’s needs by allowing for users to set policies and prioritize resources. It orchestrates multiple endpoints at a time and moderates system up-time. Continue reading to learn how SD WAN can help set your business operations ahead.
What is SD WAN?
Most businesses get two internet connections: a primary connection that is used regularly and a backup connection that will save most data if the primary connection goes down. The only problem with this design is that businesses seldom use the secondary connection while the primary connection does all the heavy lifting. SD WAN is a tool that manages internet traffic via cloud sending outputs through both connections. It decides which connection would be the best for every action and optimizes usage.
SD WAN is guided by a software-based controller that consolidates the settings of each network connected back to it. These settings from each network together create a centralized software layer. SD WAN communicates between all of the individual network connections, and this centralized software layer to coordinate actions and moderate up time.
The Benefits of SD WAN
There are many possibilities when using SD WAN. Here are a few advantages to leveraging this system:
- Automatic Failover: If one internet connection goes down, SD WAN will push all of the internet traffic over to the other connection. Your business will not lose any data during this transition as everything is connected back to the cloud. This process happens smoothly so employees can continue working while the other connection gets fixed. This allows for a seamless recovery when a connection is down and allows you to get things back and running without any bumps.
- Maximize Spending: SD WAN optimizes both internet connections. That back up internet connection that you paid to keep live in case of emergency is now in full use and you can get all your money’s worth.
- Increased Security: SD WAN has integrated threat protection. With everything centralized in the cloud it is easy to distribute security endpoints using other software systems. It also ensures secure traffic across broadband internet into the cloud.
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There are plenty of advantages to using this system and it is super easy to cater these services to meet specific needs. If you are considering SD WAN for your business, give us a call at 802-881-0010 or send us an email to support@simpleroute.com. Embrace the benefits of SD-WAN and make your business operations smoother and more efficient.