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Cisco SD-WAN

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Cisco SD-WAN, a software-defined approach to managing wide area networks (WAN), combines the advantages of secure networking with cost-effective and performance-enhancing features. This technology stands out for its ability to reduce operational costs by enabling transport independence across various connection types, such as MPLS, 4G, and 5G LTE. This flexibility allows for the creation of secure networks without reliance on a single connection type.

Key features and benefits of Cisco SD-WAN include:

  1. Improved Application Performance: It optimizes user experience and efficiency, especially for SaaS and public cloud applications. This results in enhanced network performance, particularly beneficial for cloud-based applications.
  2. Robust Security Features: Cisco SD-WAN incorporates strong security measures like encryption and threat defense to protect data traversing the WAN.

  3. Cost-Effectiveness: It reduces reliance on expensive MPLS networks by utilizing more affordable internet connections.

  4. Scalability and Flexibility: The solution is scalable, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes, and offers several deployment options, including the vEdge Cloud for public cloud deployment on platforms like AWS or Azure.

  5. Centralized Management Interface: Cisco SD-WAN provides a simplified operation experience through a centralized management interface.

  6. Optimized Cloud Connectivity: By enhancing cloud connectivity, it ensures an improved user experience and efficiency.

  7. Integration with Cisco Security Products: It can be complemented with additional security layers using Cisco Umbrella, Cisco ISE, and Duo.

Cisco SD-WAN offers a flexible, secure, and cost-effective solution for managing WANs. Its ability to improve application performance, along with its robust security features and optimized cloud connectivity, makes it a comprehensive solution for modern network management.

See our security page on how you can add layers of security using Cisco Umbrella, Cisco ISE, and Duo.

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