WAN technologies and services

Wide area network connections allow companies to access and share corporate resources among distributed sites. Discover more about available WAN technologies and services and how organizations can use them to aptly meet business requirements. Learn about factors such as the number of company sites, location, security and bandwidth needs when assessing WAN requirements.

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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard

Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.

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February 12, 2019 12 Feb'19
Netsurion intros low-maintenance SD-branch

Netsurion has introduced a software-defined branch product for retailers, hotels and restaurants. The managed SD-branch, called BranchSDO, includes networking and security.
February 08, 2019 08 Feb'19
WAN access focus of Cisco Viptela-DNA Center integration

The first phase of integration between the Cisco Viptela SD-WAN and DNA Center is aimed at providing WAN access from branch offices.
January 30, 2019 30 Jan'19
Automation potential outweighs SDN deployment risks

SDN deployment varies among service providers and enterprises due to risks, costs and use cases. But, when it comes to SD-WAN, both groups appear to agree about the potential.
January 25, 2019 25 Jan'19
Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN certified for AWS, Google, Microsoft

Silver Peak's Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN is certified for AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Companies can deploy the product from the cloud providers' marketplaces.

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How to strategize for WAN and SD-WAN performance monitoring

The importance of WAN performance monitoring hasn't decreased with the introduction of SD-WAN and other technologies. Enterprises still need to enforce proper monitoring strategies. Continue Reading
Cloud connectivity tests the bond between enterprises, WAN providers

Collaborating on cloud connections can strengthen or strain relationships between enterprises and service providers. Service-level agreements, in particular, can be tested. Continue Reading
How do SDN protocols compare to those used in SD-WAN?

Traditional SDN controllers use northbound and southbound APIs to communicate. But software-defined WAN controllers don't rely on those same SDN protocols. Continue Reading

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How does a WAN-cloud exchange work?

WAN-cloud exchanges provide private and secure connectivity to cloud environments, making them beneficial for software-defined WAN and SaaS platforms. Continue Reading
SD-WAN cost savings hinge on underlying WAN technologies

SD-WAN marketing almost always mentions the benefit of cost savings. Cut through the hype and discover how SD-WAN works with MPLS and internet connectivity to drive savings. Continue Reading
Latest SD-WAN features offer better management, security

Enterprises looking to buy software-defined WAN products should evaluate the SD-WAN features that vendors offer. But the market still has room for vendor differentiation. Continue Reading

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A deep dive into SD-WAN troubleshooting and monitoring

Whether in the throes of SD-WAN issues or preparing for the future, it's important for organizations to have practical steps to follow when taking on SD-WAN troubleshooting. Continue Reading
4 steps to start a successful migration from MPLS to SD-WAN

Don't transition from MPLS to SD-WAN deployment without a migration plan. Follow these four steps as a guideline to avoid MPLS contract disasters, unexpected costs and delayed installation. Continue Reading
SD-WAN and SLAs: Why crafting internal SLAs is a smart move

IT teams can use SD-WAN to keep track of network performance, upping the possibility to create and enforce internal SLAs that better reflect business requirements. Continue Reading

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Don't forget SD-WAN during your next network infrastructure upgrade

SD-WAN can be a natural progression for enterprises facing a network infrastructure upgrade. But a refresh with SD-WAN deployment requires more than a 'hope for the best' attitude. Continue Reading
How to calculate network bandwidth requirements

Figuring out how to calculate bandwidth requirements is vital to ensuring your network runs smoothly, and it's best to get the formula correct from the beginning. Continue Reading
How types of noise in data communication systems affect the network

Learn about the different types of noise in data communication -- including thermal, intermodulation, cross-talk, impulse and shot noise -- and how they can affect your network. Continue Reading

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