Software-Defined Wide-Area Networking (SD-WAN) offers a resilient, high-capacity, application-aware managed network solution that maximizes uptime.

How Does it Work?

In an SD-WAN configuration, networking hardware is decoupled from the physical control layer, enabling enterprises to use low-cost, readily available broadband Internet. SD-WAN simplifies WAN operation and management by combining functions at the edge, ensuring performance and availability for cloud-based workloads. SD-WAN can replace costly plain old telephone service (POTS) lines and MPLS architecture with an agile, dynamic platform that maximizes bandwidth to reduce operating costs.

Profile	Functionality	SD WAN Platform
Require detailed management analytics and self-service to make real-time changes Feature rich QoE for real-time apps—voice and video—requires highest performance requirements	Advanced QoE—dynamic  path selection, forward error correction, dynamic packet link steering Robust traffic and application analytics
Seeking a security-based solution to meet budget constraints Require advanced UTM security integrated with SD-WAN High-bandwidth requirements	UTM security on same appliance Higher maximum throughput at sites and gateways
Seeking a fully integrated SASE solution Require rapid installation over existing Internet access connections Worldwide connectivity requirements	Seeking ZTNA solution for remote access Seeking CASB, DLP, RBI, IPS and NGAM security add-ons to a SASE solution

VMWARE

Named  a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN Windstream network integrated SD-WAN solution since 2016 Best for application-based routing with over top security

FORTINET

Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN & Network FW’s Best for security with network functionality

CATO

Named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE. Next gen, cloud-based security w/ network functionality

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