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Criteria for choosing an SD-WAN Vendor

Criteria for choosing an SD-WAN Vendor

Choosing an SD-WAN vendor requires evaluating performance, security (SASE/SSE), scalability and management features for reliable, secure, and future-proof network solutions. Prior to researching SD-WAN vendors and managed service providers, IT teams are required to understand the criteria to use when evaluating and comparing solutions. In 2024, evaluation criteria is firmly centralised around cyber security, specifically SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and SSE (Secure Service Edge). In many w

12 SD-WAN Architecture Points for IT Decision Makers

12 SD-WAN Architecture Points for IT Decision Makers

SD-WAN offers networks improved WAN management with dynamic routing, cost savings and integrated security, outperforming traditional WANs for both flexibility and efficiency.SD-WAN offers networks improved WAN management with dynamic routing, cost savings and integrated security, outperforming traditional WANs for both flexibility and efficiency. In 2024, we're all aware that SD-WAN has transformed WAN architecture. SD-WAN vendors are now viewed as a necessity for any organisation requiring sec

SASE Cybersecurity Trends: Navigating the Evolution of Network Security

SASE Cybersecurity Trends: Navigating the Evolution of Network Security

SASE combines SD-WAN and cybersecurity, providing flexible, cloud-based security for decentralised networks, with a focus on Zero Trust and real-time threat detection. SASE combines SD-WAN and cybersecurity, providing flexible, cloud-based security for decentralised networks, with a focus on Zero Trust and real-time threat detection. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) brings significant change to how companies build network safety, mixing classic boundary methods with modern identity-centred str

Why Security Service Edge (SSE) Architecture Matters

Why Security Service Edge (SSE) Architecture Matters

Security Service Edge (SSE) architecture combines security tools to protect users, applications, and data across any location, making it essential for hybrid and remote workforces, as well as mobile infrastructures.Security Service Edge (SSE) architecture combines security tools to protect users, applications, and data across any location, making it essential for hybrid and remote workforces, as well as mobile infrastructures. As new technologies and services are developed, the way that we secu

Benchmarking UK WAN as a Service: Who Stands Out?

Benchmarking UK WAN as a Service: Who Stands Out?

UK WAN-as-a-Service providers like BT Business, Masergy, GTT, and Colt deliver scalable, secure and cost-effective SD-WAN solutions.UK WAN-as-a-Service providers like BT Business, Masergy, GTT, and Colt deliver scalable, secure and cost-effective SD-WAN solutions. This guide compares leading UK WAN as a Service (WaaS) providers in 2026, helping enterprise buyers evaluate pricing, SD-WAN platforms, managed security, UK coverage, and service-level agreements. As organisations continue to modernis

BT Leased Lines in Education: Advantages for Schools and Universities

BT Leased Lines in Education: Advantages for Schools and Universities

BT leased lines (BTnet) are popular with educational institutions across the UK to help their staff and students stay at the forefront of the digital revolution across the academic sector. The reason BTnet services are selected by schools and Universities is largely because of the BTnet SLA guarantees across uptime, network performance and support, all of which are important for real-time virtual classes and uninterrupted access to online resources. The education sector has witnessed significan

What is the BTnet Fortinet Firewall? (NGFW)

What is the BTnet Fortinet Firewall? (NGFW)

When choosing a BT leased line, your business has two options. The first is the Cisco Meraki route which is an out of the box solution which is easy to deploy and is pre-configured with set policies. The majority of new and BT upgrade customers opt for the Meraki edge device because the solution is an easy and powerful route to protect the business. When it comes to needing more robust and comprehensive security, BT also offers Fortinet's NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) solution as a co-managed

What is a BT Leased Line? (BTnet)

What is a BT Leased Line? (BTnet)

A BT leased line - known as BTnet - is a dedicated fibre circuit which is connected from your premises to BT's network. While leased line services are all broadly similar, there are some reasons to consider BT leased lines vs their competitors. In this article, we'll answer the question 'What is a BT Leased Line?' with an outline of how each feature will benefit your business vs SOGEA or FTTP Broadband. How do BT leased lines compare with Broadband? While Broadband may now offer similar downl

IT Decision Makers Guide to SD-WAN Security

IT Decision Makers Guide to SD-WAN Security

SD-WAN security integrates advanced AI, zero-trust models and SASE frameworks to protect data, simplify management. These features enable secure access across distributed networks and cloud applications. SD-WAN security ensures that data remains protected whilst moving across diverse transport links such as broadband, 4G/5G, and MPLS. It provides a centralised way to manage encryption and access policies across a distributed organisation. Whilst SD-WAN improves flexibility, it also introduces r

What is the difference between SD-WAN vs MPLS? (Updated 2026)

What is the difference between SD-WAN vs MPLS? (Updated 2026)

SD-WAN offers flexibility, cost efficiency and integrated security. Meanwhile MPLS provides reliability and guaranteed performance. Combining both in a hybrid solution maximises network effectiveness.SD-WAN offers flexibility, cost efficiency and integrated security. Meanwhile MPLS provides reliability and guaranteed performance. Combining both in a hybrid solution maximises network effectiveness. Despite being viewed as outdated, when comparing SD-WAN with MPLS, many businesses only consider M

Key Features of 2026's SD-WAN Solutions

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