The ability to simultaneously handle multiple networks makes The ability to SD-WAN a great network transition tool. One can implement simultaneously SD-WAN in advance of the expiration of an MPLS contract, still handle multiple leveraging the MPLS connectivity for the combined SD-WAN network, and then decide to add alternative networks, or networks makes supplement the MPLS network without needing to SD-WAN a decommission and transition off the MPLS WAN immediately. great network There is no need to wait for your MPLS network contract to transition tool. expire before starting to trial and implement your SD-WAN network. Depending on the solution, SD-WAN can also incorporate many security features, replacing standalone security appliances, firewalls, VPNs and more advanced security functionality. Lastly, it can also be a replacement for the corporate edge router, and some even have WIFI access capabilities making it an ideal solution for a remote office or retail chain. “It is a simpler and more efficient way to handle routing and unify the functions of multiple devices,” said Paul Weiss, Vice President of Helm Partners, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based Trusted Advisor. “It can also drill down to help me understand how applications are being used, the performance across my connections, and how my sites and my people are doing. There’s a significant advantage to business intelligence and the ability to troubleshoot as compared to traditional routing and firewalling models. You can also use these capabilities to build up your uptime or strengthen security.” Why are you looking at SD-WAN? (By percentage of 241 respondents) Auto-failover and redundancy 66.8% Simplified management 61.0% Cost savings over MPLS 57.7% Improved application QOS 47.7% Need more bandwidth 40.7% Enable cloud applications 39.0% Active usage of backup links 33.6% Decrease reliance on carriers 22.8% Replace firewalls 12.4% Replace routers 10.4% Source: AVANT Research & Analytics, August 2019 Copyright © 2019 AVANT Communications, Inc. 10