In this post we discuss how SD WAN brings a number of benefits to thedeploymentof a WAN. We show how SD WAN can reduce the time (and thus cost) of deployment, how it can reduce mistakes, introduce consistency and reduce or remove the need for engineer installs.

FluidOne today announced exciting enhancements to its Software Defined Networking (SDN) portfolio with the launch of Secure SD-WAN. Partnering with Fortinet, ‘a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions’, FluidOne’s Secure SD-WAN solution has already seen significant traction in the SD-WAN marketplace, delivering a comprehensive solution that provides both SD-WAN...

There are lots of opinions about SD WAN. Many concern SD WAN vs MPLS, and some may be driven more by vested interest than good sense. We've been surprised by some of the views, so we thought we should try to set the record straight. Here are six commonly heard myths about SD WAN vs MPLS, along with our view of the real situation.

Having explored the definition of SD WANelsewhere, I'd like to consider some of the benefits that people hope to enjoy from an SD WAN deployment.

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.