SD-WAN

Find the Perfect SD-WAN Solution for Your Needs

SD-WAN purchasing starts with deciding between SD-WAN or network security vendors, and includes asking about VPNs, zero-touch, cost-saving opportunities with load sharing, and how it will fit with future security frameworks. WatchGuard is committed to helping navigate the considerations to make when evaluating the perfect SD-WAN solution for everyone from remote workers to branch office employees, and distributed business sites. The table below identifies key areas of your SD-WAN alternatives to consider.

53%

of IT leaders plan to deploy SD-WAN in the next 12 months

SD-WAN Pulse Survey
$5.25B

The SD-WAN market is expected to reach $5.25 billion by 2023

IDC
91%

of IT leaders believe SD-WAN offers significant advantages over MPLS

SD-WAN Pulse Survey
Network Security Providers SD-WAN Providers

SD-WAN

Multiple WAN Links
Dynamic Traffic Distribution
Site-to-Site VPNs
Centralized, Cloud-Based Management
Zero-Touch Deployment
Dedicated Internet Backbone

SECURITY

Stateful Firewall with HTTPS Inspection
Standard Security Services
Advanced Security
Malware Detection and Response
Remote Access Point (RAP)

Included

Sometimes Included

Not Included

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SD-WAN for Branch Locations
and Remote Workers

IT needs to deliver secure access to Cloud applications, high-quality VoIP, and video utilization to ensure every employee remains productive. As a result, there is a high demand for automated network solutions that measure and send traffic to the most appropriate WAN connection, optimizing for cost and quality. SD-WAN load sharing can decrease expensive MPLS or 4G/5G/LTE connections for Internet cost savings.

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Security Is Key for SD-WAN Success

Many companies are moving from traditional hub-and-spoke network architecture to a hybrid WAN architecture. With cost and ease of deployment considered, an all-in-one solution offering enterprise-grade security and SD-WAN networking features is preferred to gain SD-WAN benefits while maintaining strong security for everyone.

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