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Technology buyers at multi-site organizations have a wealth of choices when it comes to network and security vendors, programs and support. One popular option that many teams are currently evaluating is “software-defined” network management technology known as SD-Branch and SD-WAN. It should come as no surprise that there are advantages and benefits to both, best use applications for each, and notable differences between the two. Here is a breakdown to help navigate these options. How are SD-WAN and SD-Branch related? SD-WAN, which stands for software-defined wide area network, controls connectivity, management and services across remote offices and the cloud. One of SD-WAN’s greatest assets is its ability to manage multiple connection types and then segment and secure traffic across the enterprise, including multicloud connections. Many organizations replaced MPLS with SD-WAN to save on cost, but also because MPLS tends to choke when routing traffic between branches and the cloud. SD-Branch is an innovative iteration of SD-WAN, offering a new layer of efficiency and security-focused capabilities. SD-WAN gained popularity as businesses began operating with cloud-based technologies. Its approach to streamlining network traffic saved time and money. SD-Branch has taken the baton from SD-WAN and accelerated efficiencies, particularly for distributed organizations. What…
How Distributed Organizations Benefit from SD-Branch
Technology is almost universally judged by how it performs. And what determines successful performance? Industry experts? The IT team? No. Positive business outcomes are the yardstick by which success is measured. Many tech buyers typically default to hard dollar decisions as their primary criteria, i.e. how much the purchase will cost or save. But the…
