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What is SD-WAN? (2026 Revision)

In 2026, SD-WAN remains the best way for businesses to move their network to smarter routing, improved security and cost savings over traditional WAN systems. Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) is a better way for businesses to manage their network across different locations. This is achieved by leveraging a combination of transport services, such as broadband, LTE/5G and allows a secure connection between users and applications. This replaces the need for expensive dedicated WAN co

11 Apr 2024

SASE Zero Trust: Implementation for Enhanced Network Security

Implementing SASE and Zero Trust ensures unified security, identity verification and continuous monitoring, enhancing network protection for remote and hybrid workforces. SASE Zero Trust: Implementing the Model for Enhanced Network Security Embracing SASE and Zero Trust: A Strategic Roadmap for IT Decision Makers SASE and Zero Trust are key security concepts for modern systems. SASE defines a singular cohesive security approach across an organisations system and Zero Trust ensures that continu

1 Mar 2024

Key Features of 2026's SD-WAN Solutions

2026’s SD-WAN solutions offer key features like multi-cloud connectivity, advanced security, dynamic path selection and scalability. IT decision makers should note that vendors differ in their focus on performance, manageability and deployment models. Understanding Vendor Differences in SD-WAN Solutions Whilst SD-WAN offers vast improvements over traditional WAN systems, not all SD-WAN solutions are made equal and so it is important for IT decision makers to consider and understand the vendor

17 Jan 2023

IT Checklist: Buying Managed SD-WAN Services

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions are being increasingly adopted by businesses in order to replace their outdated traditional WAN networks. However, when trying to improve their business network, IT decision makers often find it difficult to differentiate the benefits of using SD-WAN managed services, when compared to DIY (or managed in-house) SD-WAN. It's clear why SD-WAN has become so sought-after, given that SD-WAN can replace typical WAN routers with a software counterpa

5 Dec 2022

SD-WAN & Cybersecurity in Healthcare

SD-WAN offers integrations for Zero Trust, PAM, endpoint protection, regulatory compliance tools and digital healthcare (telemedicine and IoMT). The healthcare industry is a data-rich sector with research estimating around 30% of the global volume of data is generated by the sector. The need for digital healthcare has accelerated because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with digital systems such as telehealth/telemedicine augmenting face-to-face appointments. The digital healthcare tech stack covers

9 Mar 2022

The top 10 SD-WAN benefits you need to consider

The top ten benefits of SD-WAN include improved access to public cloud services, the ability to leverage internet services, and multi-cloud capabilities. It integrates with SASE, enables traffic prioritisation, and offers simplified deployment. SD-WAN enhances remote access, optimises network performance, provides advanced reporting capabilities, and delivers cost efficiency. Why IT Decision Makers Need to Understand SD-WAN Benefits SD-WAN fundamentally changes the way an organisation's networ

7 Nov 2019

SD-WAN Disadvantages & Problems: What IT Teams Should Know

While SD-WAN offers significant improvements over traditional architectures, many organisations underestimate the technical and operational challenges encountered during and after deployment. Implementation often reveals hidden complexities in underlay management and security integration that can negate expected cost savings if not proactively addressed. This guide identifies the primary limitations of the technology to help IT decision makers build a more resilient procurement strategy. Busine

16 Aug 2019