Will your network enable your business transformation?
Enterprise WANs are under more pressure than ever before
Cloud-based applications, mobile and virtualized workforces have created stress on enterprises that operate large private networks. Today’s enterprise needs dynamic, low cost, reliable and secure links to the cloud. Which means traditional MPLS-based connectivity between locations, data centers and cloud providers no longer meets customer expectations.
64% of U.S.-based companies are in stages of planning or expanding implementation from a traditional WAN to SD‑WAN in the next 12 months.¹
More companies are turning to SD‑WAN to support their needs
SD‑WAN is an overlay technology independent of the physical network that provides the consistent, cloud-based application performance your customers and end-users demand. Management of all business and security policies is centralized into a single interface.
How SD‑WAN helps specific industries
Retail
When you want to enable:
Customer WiFi and loyalty programs
Mobile tech like POS to speed checkout
Digital signage and streaming media
Omni-channel and unified commerce
Banking
When you want to provide:
In-branch and ATM video
Real-time and predictive analytics
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)
Healthcare
When you’re challenged by:
Downtime measured in lives affected —uptime is critical
Increasing telehealth adoption
Delivering a 360-degree view of the patient for improved outcomes
Hospitality
When you want to provide:
Consistently superior guest experience
100% uptime for high-speed Internet access with Diverse Connect
Always-available UC for associates that can enhance guest experiences
SD‑WAN delivers:
Cloud-optimized application performance
Cost-effective bandwidth
High-quality UC—voice, video and collaboration
Complete visibility and control
Virtually no downtime
Application prioritization for mission‑critical apps
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