March 03, 2022
What problems does SD-WAN solve?
For businesses and their networks, a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) should be the norm today. SD-WAN is not only more efficient and cost-effective than a traditional WAN, but it also offers more security features and the ability to determine the best route for network traffic autonomously.
SD-WAN can be set up for your company by SEACOM Business. This technology is ideal for large companies with multiple branches or offices. It improves the efficiency, security, simplicity and cost-effectiveness of a business network. Our SD-WAN solutions provide centralised network control and total visibility, enhancing user experience and network security. Here are a few problems that SD-WAN solves.
Network connection quality
One of SD-WAN's main functions is to automatically route network traffic through the most optimal connections. Businesses save money because consumers are routed through cost-effective connections. This solution also eliminates the need for private lines, which are costly to use and maintain.
SD-WAN improves the overall quality of connections and allows you to operate with a variety of connectivity options, including ADSL, LTE and fibre optics. SEACOM Business SD-WAN routes traffic through our own fibre network and utilises the data centres nearest to our customers' offices.
Overlay and underlay problems
Underlay and overlay networks are the foundation of SD-WAN. An underlay network connects all linked devices to the central software. An overlay network houses the SD-WAN's virtual private network (VPN). Changes to the layout of the underlay can be made without affecting the overlay using this hybrid design.
No changes to the overlay VPN network are required if a new device is added or an existing link's IP address is updated. Network performance and communication speeds between devices, data centres and central software will be improved by implementing fibre connectivity for the underlay and overlay components.
The ability to use multiple links from different carriers
Companies can use multiple links from different carriers at the same time using SD-WAN. Multiple links ensure diversity, continuity and reliability; if one carrier experiences problems, the software will automatically route network traffic through a working link from another carrier.
A company may receive several invoices from different carriers so it's imperative that the IT management team keep track of billing. This is why many businesses choose SEACOM Business to manage their SD-WAN operations. We are able to deliver a single bill for each contract period as a managed service provider.
These are just a few of the significant issues that SD-WAN can help large businesses solve. Even though this cutting-edge networking technology is still evolving, it is one of the greatest network management and architecture solutions currently available to companies. For more information or to get a quote for our SD-WAN services, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.
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