KILLS THOSE EXPENSIVE MPLS CIRCUITS IN FAVOR OF SD-WAN Reduced Lower Network Improved Network Better Utilization of Enhanced Hardware Costs Management Costs E昀케ciency Multiple Network Security Connections SD-WAN eliminates the need SD-WAN’s centralized SD-WAN optimizes network SD-WAN allows for dynamic SD-WAN provides built- for expensive hardware management and tra昀케c and routing, leading load balancing across in security features and appliances and replaces them automation capabilities to better performance and multiple internet connections, encryption capabilities, with more cost-e昀昀ective reduce the need for manual reduced bandwidth usage, maximizing network uptime reducing the need for software-de昀椀ned solutions. network con昀椀guration and potentially lowering internet while reducing the need additional security solutions troubleshooting, resulting in costs. for expensive dedicated and potentially saving on lower operational costs. connections. security costs. Summary SD-WAN can help organizations save money in the long run by improving network performance, reducing operational costs, and enhancing security. 4
Seven Strategies for Reducing IT Costs in 2024 Page 3 Page 5