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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WAN technologies and services News

January 22, 2020 22 Jan'20
VMware acquisition of Nyansa combines LAN, WAN analytics

The VMware acquisition of Nyansa is expected to provide network traffic analytics that cover the SD-WAN and the wired and wireless LAN.
January 10, 2020 10 Jan'20
Cradlepoint NetCloud update avoids unnecessary data usage

Cradlepoint Netcloud has new analytics that help companies avoid the cost of exceeding the limits of their data plans for wireless links on the vendor's SD-WAN.
January 09, 2020 09 Jan'20
Aruba SD-Branch gets intrusion detection, prevention software

The latest update of the Aruba SD-Branch includes intrusion detection and prevention software built into the product's gateway appliance.
December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19
Cisco 2020: Challenges, prospects shape the new year

Cisco 2020: The networking giant begins the new year with an overhauled service provider business, and SD-WAN and customer challenges in the enterprise.

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SD-WAN explained: The ultimate guide to SD-WAN architecture

Evaluating SD-WAN architecture can be confusing, especially as the market grows. This guide helps IT pros learn SD-WAN basics, choose the best product and deploy it with confidence. Continue Reading
What's the difference between thin and thick SD-WAN branch offices?

When rolling out software-defined WAN, you'll need to consider the current makeup of your branch offices. For instance, are applications on-site or in the cloud? Continue Reading
Consider these 6 SD-WAN challenges and the flip-side benefits

Cost, complexity, security, training, troubleshooting and software bugs are some of the top SD-WAN challenges. Discover more about these issues and how to offset them. Continue Reading

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When to consider managed SD-WAN services for your business

SD-WAN offers promising benefits, like the ability to use multiple ISP links, but managing those links can prove challenging. Managed SD-WAN services can help. Continue Reading
Gartner WAN edge Magic Quadrant offers buying advice

How should businesses buy WAN edge technology? You probably shouldn't rely on vendor name recognition alone. Instead, consider some niche players in the SD-WAN market. Continue Reading
Future of networking technology relies on 5G, edge computing

In this roundup of networking blogs, experts discuss the key trends they look forward to in 2020 and how these advancements could benefit networking's future. Continue Reading

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The 5 steps to a successful MPLS-to-SD-WAN migration

A solid migration plan is necessary in order to successfully transfer MPLS to SD-WAN and avoid contract mishaps, unexpected costs and delayed installation. Continue Reading
How can SD-WAN and edge computing services work together?

Organizations may want to consider the effect SD-WAN and edge computing could have when combined. Make sure to consider all options before choosing a combination model, however. Continue Reading
Follow these 9 steps for SD-WAN testing before deployment

Before an SD-WAN implementation, you'll want to run the system through a battery of tests to check for things like failover, packet delivery and traffic segregation. Continue Reading

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5 common SD-WAN challenges and how to prepare for them

SD-WAN technology has its fair share of risk factors, some of which include security, deployment and quality of service. Find out how your IT team can prepare for these challenges. Continue Reading
4 enterprise WAN challenges that 5G service could resolve

With 5G, organizations could ease or resolve common WAN challenges around deployment, business expansion, monthly pricing models and adoption of new technologies. Continue Reading
How SD-WAN security can boost your network security strategy

Many organizations say security is a top priority for their business, but most lack the necessary resources to thoroughly secure their networks and cloud services. SD-WAN could help. Continue Reading

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