When your business uses a broad range of telecommunications services, such as data processing, broadband, and 5G, it's always preferable to keep everything in one place. Unfortunately, as Telecom Consulting Group explains, doing so is often accompanied by a myriad of security and reliability issues. Based in Pompano Beach, FL, they've been the local telecommunications authority for both start-ups and well-established companies for many years. If you’re looking for a better setup, they recommend software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs).

An SD-WAN offers the security of a WAN with the ease of a software-defined network. They can manage numerous connection types at once, so if your business deals with multiple formats—such as a phone system, internet, LTE, and point-of-sale service—you can operate all of them without compromising one or the other.

Because they rely on software, SD-WANs are excellent for companies that operate across great distances. The software functionality operates similarly to a cloud-based service, so businesses with sites in far-flung locations can be configured quickly.

Another advantage of SD-WANs is their intuitive interfaces. Adding or modifying the bandwidth at different branches can be completed all at once, so you don’t have to manually adjust every location. In fact, the process is known to be just as straightforward as setting up residential Wi-Fi.

The improved ease and speed of SD-WANs also amount to savings. While a minor delay may not seem like a loss, consider how these interruptions can add up over time. With an SD-WAN, changes are always swift, so there's no delay in processing, and productivity is maintained.

If you're curious to learn more about SD-WANs, contact Telecom Consulting Group online. You can also call them directly at (954) 776-5000 if you would prefer to speak to someone directly. Have other telecommunication needs? Whether it's hosted VOIP, 5G, or cable-related, they can help.