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August 4, 2023

True Wireless SD-WAN for Next-Generation Applications and Services

The enterprise network is continuing to evolve. The three basic shifts that drive the need for true wireless SD-WAN for next-generation applications and services are; cloud adoption, infrastructure automation, affordable cost, and the latest security outcomes. Let us understand these basic changes in detail.

Cloud adoption
True wireless SD-WAN facilitates optimised network traffic across enterprise infrastructure to integrate cloud services seamlessly. This allows for secure and faster access to cloud applications by reducing latency and enhancing network performance. Modern enterprises can only do with cloud adoption; next-generation SD-WAN solutions are a step forward.

Infrastructure automation
SD-WAN helps automate network infrastructure management chores like device configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring. With SD-WAN, resources and time taken for network management are reduced to a great extent. Advanced technologies like machine learning and Artificial Intelligence can optimise the network’s traffic flow and provide adequate bandwidth for applications to run smoothly. Moreover, the operating cost is reduced while the performance of the network operations increases.

Affordable cost
It is crucial to incorporate next-generation SD-WAN solutions for high performance to manage next-generation applications. SD-WAN uses broadband connection as the primary connection and LTE as an additional connection for the enterprise’s networks. The broadband connections are cheaper when compared to MPLS, giving the enterprises considerable savings. With advanced bandwidth, performance and reliability are not compromised. Now, performance and reliability can be achieved at an affordable cost.

Latest security outcomes
SD-WAN technology increases security provisions by applying advanced features and functions. With SD-WAN, you can easily manage security policies centrally to implement security measures across the branch and remote offices. Along with this comes traffic segmentation, helping isolate security breaches and mitigating the risk of spreading to a wider network. Next-generation SD-WAN solutions have in-built encryption and sophisticated threat monitoring systems for enhanced security. Secure data and reduce cyberattack risks with better visibility, protection, and control.

Why do we need SD-WAN to manage next-generation applications and services?
Traditional SD-WAN is unable to keep up with cloud-based digital enterprises. True wireless SD-WAN solutions provide the following features:

      Zero-routing network: The next generation SD-WAN comes with centralised controller architecture that offers seamless network management, supporting high bandwidth and carrier-independent connections, including broadband, LTE, and MPLS.
      Zero Trust for Apps: It offers integrated and cloud-delivered security services (CDSS) to remote offices. It provides granular Layer 7 security with the least privileged access to ensure access is given only to authorised users. Moreover, it is visible to your assets like IoT devices, where enterprises can use the precise policies and controls to all the network.
      Direct-to-app access: It provides an enriched user experience for various applications, including cloud and business-critical applications and SaaS.
      AI-supported operations: The latest technological advancement is to automate complex IT and network operations centre (NOC) functions using AI and ML to improve productivity while diluting MTTR.

Benefits of True Wireless SD-WAN for next-generation applications and Services

  • Enhanced user experience by providing real-time application performance SLAs and delivering 10x improvement in performance, cutting down on packet-based network challenges.
  • Simplifying tough network operations by reducing trouble tickets by helping customers to speed up SASE migration.
  • Delivering best-in-class security features to branch offices by cutting down on breaches.

It is time to check our SMOAD SD-WAN solutions for seamless connectivity and high performance.

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