cyberattack. Every SD-WAN solution should feature next-generation firewall (NGFW) integration to mitigate risk and provide comprehensive security while reducing both capital expenditures (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx).
Low CapEx and OpEx-SD-WAN and SD-branch solutions should be delivered through one single appliance to eliminate capital expenditures and provide a centralized way to manage network traffic and lower OpEx. When organizations utilize multiple, non-integrated solutions to learn, deploy, configure and manage security, resources get exhausted quickly. This way, customer organizations will not need to acquire additional devices like network firewalls, anti-malware, WAN optimizers and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
Improved application performance-The challenges presented by current WANs include poor app performance and lengthy downtime, which can impact productivity and business objectives. SD-WAN provides businesses with greater control over WAN operations and more efficient application management across the entire infrastructure. Enterprise application performance can be improved with an SD-WAN solution that provides increased visibility and the ability to quickly shift traffic between MPLS and public cloud connections.
Optimized user experience-Traditional WANs are not cloud-friendly. As new technologies get added to the network, application performance can be impaired, resulting in poor user experience and lost productivity. Your choice of SD-WAN solution should deliver the best possible cloud connectivity to enterprise users. Top-quality, performance-managed SD-WAN solutions deliver optimal performance without compromising security to provide customers with the best user experience possible.
Intelligent visibility and app awareness-SD-Branch solutions should offer end-to-end visibility across remote locations, while also connecting to the centralized business location. Further, any application on the network needs to be intelligently logged, cataloged and prioritized according to bandwidth usage in order to assist with and lessen the burden placed on IT teams.
Enhanced scalability-The SD-WAN solution you offer must be able to scale along with your customers’ businesses. Without sacrificing performance, this solution must still provide built-in encryption inspection and processing capabilities to get the job done and grow with the business.
Heightened compliance-The managed SD-Branch solution you offer your customers should feature centralized and automated logging, auditing and reporting capabilities to save on resources and assist with compliance.
Final Thoughts
MSSPs and partners who offer SD-WAN-as-a-solution services can help their customers leverage new technology and enhance business operations. As organizations watch their networks evolve, it is up to partners and MSSPs to guide their customers and optimize the deployment of SD-WAN and SD-Branch solutions. Fortinet makes it easy for partners to provide the unique, customized solution customers need across branch and remote locations.
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