SD WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Network) is the hottest topic to hit the Wide Area Networking industry for some time, and not without merit. We expect it to gain in importance, and to set the narrative for WAN deployments for the next few years.

A Hybrid Network is as simple as having two (or more) different network connections to a site, but there is much more to it than that.

4G WANis a simple concept but it can be complex to set up and run for high performance and reliability. If this is not your area of expertise then it can help to use a Managed Service Provider to do that for you. There are a number of MSPs who offer 4G services, varying widely in their offers and capabilities. To make sure you avoid the pitfalls and get the service you need, here are the thirty...

A business network is a significant investment, so it’s important to ensure you’re getting value for money. It’s common to wonder whether you’re paying more than you should, and it’s common to find that the answer is ‘yes’!

Introduction Most IT teams know the challenge of keeping colleagues joined-up and information flowing during changes to their business, their buildings or their connectivity. Sometimes you need to roll out connectivity in places where there’s little or no existing infrastructure. Sometimes you may need to restore connectivity in disaster situations. Occasionally you may need to join networks...

Bonding vs Load Balancing There are two approaches to combining multiple SIMs: Bonding and Load Balancing. We generally recommend bonding, but there are scenarios where Load Balancing can be a useful solution. Here is a description of the two approaches.

Managing the cost of 4G WAN Usage and cost are important considerations when designing a 4G WAN connection or choose a Managed Service Provider, especially relating to the SIMs you use to provide your channels. When exploring 4G WAN, it’s important to consider how you will measure usage and control costs accurately. Clearly, it's better for you to address it at the start than your Finance...

We generally recommend using a managed service (such as our Rapid Site Deployment solution) to deploy 4G WAN. That being said, it's always helpful to appreciate some of the design considerations that your service provider will be (or should be) thinking about. If you're interested in a slightly more technical overview to 4G WAN technology, this post is for you!

A long time ago, WANs were simple. The problems were simple and managing them was simple. Like the Duke of York's men, they were either up or they were down. These days there are more problems to deal with. They're more complex, and often they're not easy to measure or manage.

Are you curious about the delivery process for a WAN or internet fibre circuit? Would you like to know what to expect?