The enterprise application landscape is spreading out. Not only have users been distributed globally for years, but now, the applications are moving out of the private enterprise data center. Organizations are shifting from on-premise application server environments to a multi-cloud world, leveraging SaaS and cloud services from multiple providers and deploying more real-time applications like […]
Without a doubt, the key driver for SD-WAN is the emerging dominance of cloud-based applications, data storage, and compute. As branch traffic flows shift from the headquarters data center to the cloud, it’s inefficient to backhaul all traffic through the headquarters. Concurrently, many organizations are embarking on digital transformation initiatives. Source: SD-WAN vs. MPLS: MPLS […]
The traditional connectivity model doesn’t work for today’s distributed enterprises. One of the fastest growing enterprise networking technologies, SD-WAN can simplify network management and optimize connections to cloud services. Source: Why SD-WAN Is Taking Over Enterprise Networks | Data Center Knowledge
PRO TIP: Contact pros like, ahem…CTSBoston to help evaluate and enact your perfect network solutions. So you’ve decided to move ahead with SD-WAN. Congratulations. As you start evaluating vendors, there will be all sorts of questions around speeds and feeds to ask, of course. But how can you gather that information in a way that’s […]
It’s well known that 4G/LTE is a natural partner of SD-WAN, forming a key component in last-mile resiliancy strategies. But 4G/LTE also brings certain characteristics that with the wrong SD-WAN solution can wrack up costs… Source: SD-WAN Buyer Alert: The Hidden Costs of 4G/LTE | SD Wan Experts
Selecting DIA and Broadband Internet access is more complicated than it seems. All broadband is not alike, especially internationally. DIA performance varies depending on a variety of factors. Learn how to do it right so your SD-WAN performs optimally. Source: It’s Time for SD-WAN to Get “Sassy” | SD Wan Experts
SD-WAN needs to be more than the WAN.Yes, agility in deploying and choosing the right underlay service for each location is important. Yes, being able to optimize application routing is important. But networking professionals also deal with security, cloud connectivity, mobility issues and more. We’re seeing new technologies, such as 5G, and new kind of […]
SD-WAN security is essential; there’s no denying that fact. The problem is that many organizations, through ignorance, carelessness, or misguided advice, are leaving their SD-WANs vulnerable to misuse and attacks…Here’s a rundown of the five biggest mistakes in SD-WAN security, and how to not to fall victim to them. Source: The 5 Biggest Mistakes in […]
It’s time to invest in updating your business communication services, but which solutions do you need? Do you need a cloud solution? Is SD-Wan right for your business? Which phone solution is right for you, and how does it integrate with your other services. These are the questions CTSBoston can answer. It can feel like […]
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