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Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)

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SD-WAN

SD-WAN is a modern networking solution that separates network management from hardware, enabling more efficient and flexible WAN operations.

Key Benefits:

  • Optimized Performance: SD-WAN dynamically routes traffic across various connections like broadband, MPLS, and LTE, ensuring high availability and reliability for critical applications.

  • Cost Efficiency: By utilizing cost-effective internet links instead of traditional MPLS circuits, SD-WAN reduces operational expenses. hpe.com

  • Enhanced Security: Integrated encryption and policy-based controls help secure data and support compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Simplified Management: Centralized control provides greater visibility and ease of deployment across multiple locations, streamlining network management.

Overall, SD-WAN offers businesses improved network agility, performance, and cost-effectiveness, making it a compelling alternative to traditional WAN infrastructures.

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Advantages Of SD-WAN

Improves PerformanceSD-WAN allows you to prioritize critical traffic and real-time services, so it gets to you efficiently. Thanks to these reliable high-performance connections, packet loss and latency issues are reduced.

Enables Cloud UsageSD-WAN improves Cloud application performance, enables direct Cloud access, and eliminates backhauling traffic so employees can work with ease.

Lowers ComplexitySD-WAN eases the IT burden by simplifying infrastructure. It uses broadband to off-load business apps that are not critical to your business or strategy. It also monitors tasks and manages traffic, so your network does not perform poorly.

Boosts SecuritySD-WAN solutions offer built-in security and provide a wide range of security features that are beneficial to your company’s security. More robust devices are eliminating the need for a firewall.

Reduces CostsThe amount of data that travels over a WAN increases as your company grows and uses more services and applications. SD-WAN can reduce this price by leveraging low-cost local internet access, providing direct Cloud access, and reducing traffic.

SD-WAN Solutions

If you’re unfamiliar with the technology world, SD-WAN solutions may be confusing, but our experts at Internet Nerdz are here to help. Regardless of your needs, Internet Nerdz will match you with one or more of our SD-WAN service providers who can demonstrate how it works and why it is replacing MPLS, or if you like, we can orchestrate a Proof-of-Concept to make sure your organization realizes the numerous benefits.

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SD-WAN Providers

Comcast Business

Comcast Business offers two tiers of SD-WAN services through its ActiveCore℠ platform, designed to cater to varying levels of IT support needs:


Advanced SD-WAN Management

Ideal for businesses seeking comprehensive, hands-off network management, this full-spectrum service includes:

Network Configuration: Tailored setups by Comcast Solutions Architects.

Project Management: A dedicated point of contact overseeing the entire process.

Training & Resources: Access to SD-WAN portal setup, training sessions, and educational materials.

Proactive Monitoring: Continuous network monitoring with automated alerts, ticket creation, and issue remediation.

Equipment Replacement SLA: Guarantees of 24x7x4 for on-net and 8×5 next business day for off-net equipment replacements.

Expert Consultations: Bi-annual network reviews and ongoing access to SD-WAN specialists post-installation.

24/7 Support: Round-the-clock access to ActiveCore support documents, including the “Advanced SD-WAN Service: What to Expect” guide.


Standard SD-WAN Management

Designed for organizations with robust internal IT teams that prefer periodic external support, this service offers:connectyourbusiness.net

Project Management: A single Comcast representative managing the deployment.

Training & Resources: Assistance with SD-WAN setup, training, and access to educational content.

Proactive Monitoring: Similar to the advanced tier, including alerts and issue resolution.

Equipment Replacement SLA: Identical guarantees as the advanced service.

24/7 Support: Continuous access to ActiveCore support materials, including the “Standard SD-WAN Service: What to Expect” guide.


Both service levels leverage the ActiveCore℠ platform, providing a centralized digital experience for real-time network visibility and control.

 

Fortinet FortiGate
Fortinet FortiGate delivers fast, scalable, and flexible Secure SD-WAN for cloud-first, security-sensitive, and global enterprises. Fortinet’s Security-Driven Networking approach consolidates SD-WAN, next-generation firewall (NGFW), and advanced routing to:

  • Deliver superior quality of experience at any scale
  • Accelerate network and security convergence, and simplify WAN architecture
    Orchestrate consistent network and security policies
  • Achieve operational efficiencies through automation, deep analytics, and self-healing
    Transform WAN and security with one WAN edge powered by one operating system. One management console covers SD-WAN, advanced routing, and NGFW controls to protect the entire digital attack surface. Enable secure, seamless, faster connectivity to the cloud, in the cloud, and between clouds. Cloud on-ramp orchestration reduces the footprint and simplifies management. Fortinet Security-Driven Networking integrates network infrastructure with security architecture, meaning your network will remain secure as it scales and changes.

Other Providers
Other SD-WAN providers include: 123 Net, Citrix, VeloCloud, Cisco, Meraki, Cato Cloud, Masergy, and ACC Business.  Internet Nerdz has a great relationship with all of these providers!