sd-wan case studies

The “The Approaches to SD-WAN (Volume II): Nine Service Provider Case Studies” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

An increasing number of service providers are launching SD-WAN solutions. This report profiles the activities of nine such providers, representing a mix of incumbents, global operators, domestic challengers and managed service providers (MSPs).

This report answers the following questions:

  • Which vendors are operators working with, and why?
  • What are the most common features of SD-WAN solutions, and what is the roadmap for additional features?
  • How do approaches differ by service provider and service provider type?

Companies Mentioned

  • BT
  • Comcast
  • ConvergeOne
  • Exponential-e
  • GDS
  • GTT
  • Macquarie Telecom
  • Orange
  • SSE Enterprise Telecoms

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/1i3i93

What is SD-WAN?

SD-WAN is the abbreviated form of software-denied wide area network. SD-WAN is basically a technology or kind of networking technology. By using this, WAN (wide area network) performance is optimized and managed by utilizing SDN (software-denied networking).

Advantages of using SD-WAN

  • Quick Response Times
  • Affordable
  • Best for Cloud Applications
  • More Secure
  • More Accessible
  • Avoiding Wasted Traffic
  • Cost Efficient
  • Improved Security
  • Supports SASE Adoption

Disadvantages of using SD-WAN

  • The quality of service is relatively not good.
  • Problems related to deployment.
  • It requires network monitoring.
  • Sometimes, it has security challenges in some cases.
  • Troubleshooting Issues

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Types of SD-WAN Models

DIY SD-WAN: As in the name, this type of SD-WAN is do it yourself. This one is made for those who have large organizations and have a team of expertise. DIY SD-WAN provides complete flexibility.

Fully Managed SD-WAN: This one includes the presence of an expert. Suited for organizations with limited IT resources. It helps in simplifying their operations.

Co-Managed SD-WAN: This kind of SD-WAN is a shared one. Here, some aspects are handled by the internal team while the others are handled by the provider.

Managed CPE SD-WAN: Here, the provider takes care of the CPE (customer premises equipment) which includes:

  • Troubleshooting
  • Updates
  • Configuration

This model is a good option when you need physical SD-WAN appliances for compliance or performance but want to offload the hardware lifecycle management.

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