June 12, 2021
SD-WAN reduces network connectivity costs
Not only does SD-WAN improve the overall quality of a company’s network connectivity, but it can also lower costs. Just one of the ways in which SD-WAN can be more cost-effective for your business is through the very architecture this software uses to operate and function. SD-WAN uses a centralised system in order to control traffic within a network of branches.
The software doesn't have to replace the existing network, it can be easily installed as a network overlay. SD-WAN allows businesses to connect via the cloud, which does away with the need of having to physically set up network points at each site. This is especially valuable for companies that rely on cloud-based applications and programmes, that have employees who work remotely, or that require network connectivity to branches in locations around the world.
Further cost-saving benefits of SD-WAN
Having SD-WAN eliminates the need to employ IT workers that would ordinarily be needed to manage the network. Upgrading to SD-WAN also does away with delays that are part-and-parcel of traditional WANs, as it doesn't require the traffic to be backhauled to a central data centre for security inspection.
Instead, SD-WAN intelligently and automatically protects all data from threats as it passes through the network. SD-WAN supports virtual private networks (VPNs), third-party services and security systems with minimal interruptions and downtime. The software also provides automatic diagnostics and traffic rerouting, should a network link become congested and fail.
SD-WAN provides companies with the ability to leverage multiple connections at the same time. This has the added benefit of maximising bandwidth efficiency and does away with the unnecessary cost of paying for multiple connections between branches. Having this more advanced and streamlined system will promote higher levels of productivity for your company overall.
As the saying goes, ‘time is money’. For superior network connectivity and reliability, having SD-WAN is absolutely critical for all Kenyan businesses to grow and thrive. The software can be easily set up and a company can get its branches and employees connected within minutes. SEACOM Business has partnered with various global brands to provide SD-WAN solutions in Kenya. For more information or to get a quote, contact us today.
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