Posts by Robert Sturt

Can SD-WAN replace Internet VPN?

SD WAN is a good option to replace a basic internet VPN service. In many ways, SD WAN is an evolution of the standard IPSec VPN service, which is still used today to meet specific or simple requirements. IPSec remains a popular encryption security option for site-to-site or user-to-user requirements where there is no breakout […]

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How SD-WAN is better than MPLS

SD WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Networking) is better than MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) because the technology is more in-line with the needs of almost all modern Enterprise businesses. * Note that there is always an exception to the rule and each use case is different. Here are the main reasons why SD WAN

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Who invented SD-WAN?

A single individual or company did not invent SD WAN – the term ‘Software Defined Wide Area Network’ was referenced by Gartner in 2014. Before SD WAN, the term SDN (Software Defined Networking) was initially discussed in 2007 as a technology to separate the control plane from the data plane. The reason for this separation

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Compare Top UK, USA & Global MPLS Providers & Vendors

The top rated MPLS providers are Masergy, Expereo, Globalgig, GTT, Colt, Lumen, Cogent, Verizon and Telstra. Comparing MPLS requires comparison of network reach, latency, jitter, QoS, uptime, support, reporting and backbone capability. 1. Masergy Masergy is a global telecom recognised for their exceptional backbone network across 85+ countries. Masergy is known for strong customer loyalty

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Who are the top rated ZTNA Providers & Vendors?

The top rated ZTNA vendors are Palo Alto, Akamai, Zscaler, Perimeter 81, Cato Networks, Cloudflare, Fortinet, Forcepoint, Check Point and Cisco. When comparing ZTNA vendors, you should consider data loss, threat protection, agentless deployment, reporting and SASE offerings. The best ZTNA vendors are: Palo Alto Akamai Zscaler Perimeter 81 Cato Networks Cloudflare Fortinet Forcepoint Check

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Who are the best SD-WAN Vendors & Providers?

Our team have tested, reviewed and compared the best SD-WAN vendors and managed service providers which fit the needs of most UK and North American businesses, with national and global requirements. We’ve assessed and compared SD-WAN platforms for their performance across every area IT decision makers should consider: management interface, application performance, network security, network

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What is SD-WAN as a Service? (With solution comparison)

SD WAN-as-a-Service (SD-WANaaS) is a cloud-powered solution that provides dependable, secure, and high-performance connectivity across remote users and business locations. This approach merges connectivity and orchestration software, effectively outsourcing a range of services for clients. In this consumption model, service providers cover licensing fees to vendors in exchange for essential capabilities, ensuring seamless network functionality

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How to choose an SD-WAN for Large Enterprises

For large enterprises, Software ;Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions offer a significant improvement to network performance, scalability and security when compared with traditional WAN networks. However, choosing the best SD-WAN solution can be a daunting task, especially given how many different features and requirements a global enterprise might have. In this article we explore the

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