While most internet users have relied on them, not many people know about wide area networks (WAN). These telecommunication systems are designed to connect people over long distances. An SD-WAN, or software-defined wide-area network, uses programs to create these webs of communication. Here’s why you should use this option if you run a business.

What Is SD-WAN?

In the past, wide area networks linked employees with applications stored in data centers. The information was packaged and transported through expensive Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) circuits. However, with the rising popularity of cloud-based technology, users needed new solutions that used less hardware.

SD-WAN works by separating network hardware from the control mechanism. Instead, it uses a centralized control function to move data through the wide area network. As a result, your business can use broadband, MPLS, or other types of internet services to access applications.

What Are the Benefits of This Option?

With SD-WAN, popular applications will work faster and more reliably for your employees, allowing productivity to rise while minimizing tech-related frustration. Better yet, the increase in bandwidth efficiency won’t compromise the security or privacy of each user. 

SD-WAN also eliminates the need to rely on costly MPLS lines, so you can save money by switching to broadband, digital subscriber lines (DSL), or fiber-optic options.

If you’re hoping to expand your company in the future, SD-WAN easily supports more users by allowing you to choose your preferred lines and set up new networks.

If you’re interested in integrating SD-WAN into your business network, reach out to MoJo Tech. Headquartered in Long Island, NY, this trusted IT consultant serves customers throughout the United States, providing everything from general cyber protection to cloud services. They are a woman-owned business and Verizon Platinum Partner. Visit their website to learn more about their offerings, or call (631) 604-4318 to discuss your business’s needs.