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What is SD-WAN?

What is SD-WAN?

Software-defined Wide Area Network or SD-WAN is a secure, flexible and cost-effective networking solution that frees enterprises from the complex task of managing multi-branch-site connectivity across a wider geographical scale.

Today’s multi-cloud era demands a next-gen network

Businesses use multiple cloud platforms
Businesses use multiple cloud platforms
93% Businesses use multiple cloud platforms
14.4Bn Number of connected devices in 2022
297% Growth in maximum DDoS attack size in 2021
92% Enterprises suffered financial loss from network outages
Convergence of Networking & Security The way for multi-cloud to reach full potential
24% Reported decrease in MPLS usage from 2019 to 2020
88.3% Enterprises want more secure remote connectivity
90.5% Believe SD-WAN will replace leased lines
40.8% Want Managed Security Services in an SD-WAN offering

What happens when your enterprise WAN is not next-gen?

Lesser flexibility in WAN management Lesser flexibility in
WAN management
Time consuming scaling and configuration Time consuming scaling
and configuration
Higher cost and lower speed connectivity Higher cost and
lower speed connectivity
Unmet security concerns Unmet
security concerns
Costly IT maintenance Costly IT
maintenance
Data center dependence Data center
dependence

The amazing benefits of switching to SD-WAN

56
Easy to manage
49
Greater network
agility
49
Increase
in bandwidth
44
Cost saving than
traditional WAN
35
Increase in security
18
Better Access
to cloud

SD-WAN adoption is clearly proving advantageous for businesses

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$4.2B

Especially, the financial sector

6 key reasons SD-WAN is witnessing a higher adoption rate in the BFSI industry:

  • Next-gen security features Next-gen security features
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    • Centralized and scalable
    • Prioritized traffic from remote locations
    • Segmentation and zero-touch
    • Firewalls and traffic encryption
    • Seamless and secure cloud connectivity
  • Data protection and data recovery Data protection and data recovery
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    • Encrypted links via IPSec
    • Embedded intrusion prevention
    • Flexibility, performance and agility of multiple branch deployment
    • Stateful firewall, URL/web filtering, IPS/IDS, and more
  • Robust compliance measures Robust compliance measures
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    • Security-driven networking
    • Advanced routing capabilities
    • Fully-meshed connectivity for DCs, branches and cloud environments
    • Other pre-met compliance needs
  • Branch location connectivity Branch location connectivity
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    • Simplified provisioning and network management across locations
    • Better control and visibility over network
    • Greater redundancy and reliability
    • Higher level of customer satisfaction
  • Optimized bandwidth Optimized bandwidth
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    • Ability to do more with less
    • Increased quality of service for real-time data
    • Cost saving by switching to lower data packages
    • Ability for rural branches to use cloud-based apps without limitations
  • Self-provisioning tools and automation Self-provisioning tools and automation
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    • Improved management of WAN as a singular entity
    • Ease of adding new branches to WAN
    • Single-pipe networking approach
    • Zero network hiccup, minimum disruption

Zero Trust Approach: The Added Advantage of Cloud4C SD-WAN

Cloud4C takes a Zero Trust approach to safeguard banks and other financial institutions from malicious cyber threats and financial crimes by converging SD-WAN with the industry’s best SASE (Security Access Service Edge).

SD-WAN Use Cases for BFSI Industry

Simplified network infrastructure, reduced costs Simplified network
infrastructure,
reduced costs
Quick provisioning of new secure branch offices Quick provisioning
of new secure
branch offices
Enhanced DR, accelerated backups Enhanced DR,
accelerated
backups
Explore our Latest SD-WAN BFSI Use Case Study

SD-WAN: Powering Digital Transformation in Every Industry

Retail

Retail

  • Higher uptime and availability by pooling multiple connections from multiple providers
  • End-to-end network visibility and Point-and-click conguration along with solving congestion issue
  • Easy bandwidth scaling during a promotional event to signicantly reduce strain on network resulting in an improved customer experience
  • Zero maintenance or repairing, easy upgrade
  • Easy configuration and control through a single console
Manufacturing

Manufacturing

  • Cloud-readiness that enables quick connection to thousands of remote sites/users
  • Multiple connectivity options for IoT devices and business-critical machines in complex environments
  • Easy management and protection through a cloud-hosted software-based controller
  • Enhanced network protection through positioning security in close proximity to branch locations
  • Fully integrated and managed services offering agility, security and scalability
Healthcare

Healthcare

  • Secure access to electronic records at the drop of a hat. Also, superior VoIP quality ensures clear conversations with representatives about e-records
  • Enhanced staff communication through easy bandwidth scaling even during peak traffic times
  • Unmatched connectivity for disruption-free medical procedures through stacked bandwidth and combined availability
  • Seamless virtual e-visits through aggregating multiple connections from different providers

How to find the right SD-WAN solution for your business?

Questions to ask yourself

What is the key business driver? Does the vendor support the same?

Can I leverage existing partnerships for a fast and seamless transition?

What pricing options work the best for my business?

Does the solution integrate well with my current enterprise network infrastructure?

Do I have the bandwidth for a DIY SD-WAN service or do I need a managed service?

To what extent will the SD-WAN partner help me in this journey

  • Zero touch provisioning
  • Security and encryption
  • Performance-based routing
  • WAN and application optimization
  • Managed services capabilities
  • 24x7 support
  • Seamless cloud security integration
  • Application visibility
  • Central management
  • Features to
    Consider
  • Zero touch provisioning
  • Performance-based routing
  • Performance-based routing
  • WAN and application optimization
  • Managed services capabilities
  • 24x7 support
  • Seamless cloud security integration
  • Application visibility
  • Central management

SD-WAN adoption looks too complex?

Here’s an easy step-by-step approach

Step 1
Collect
Requirements
Step 2
Identify site
profile
Step 3
Select
PoC sites
Step 4
Evaluate products
Step 5
Compare DIV vs.
managed services
Step 6
Test the proof
of concept
Step 7
Determine
the deployment
model

  • How to implement SD-WAN

  • Collect Requirements
  • Identify site profile
  • Select PoC sites
  • Evaluate products
  • Compare DIV vs. managed services
  • Test the proof of concept
  • Determine the deployment model

Cloud4C: Driving Enterprise Network
Transformation for a Connected Tomorrow

  • Ensure 100% Accuracy
    Cloud4C Managed Services
    Value added services to increase efficiency and provide proactive monitoring
  • Reuse existing IT systems
    WAN Optimization
    Cost saving due to data reduction and also improved latency
  • Cross-platform integration
    Integrated Solutions
    Across different functionalities to address key concerns
  • Harness Artificial Intelligence
    Application Visibility
    Up to 12000 applications, domains and more
  • Accelerate Digital Transformation
    Integrated Firewall
    In-build zone-based firewall
  • Scalability
    SD Branch
    Able to support wireless LAN
Explore Our Full Scale Managed SD-WAN