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The 2025 list of UK SD-WAN Managed Providers and Vendors

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions are being increasingly adopted by businesses in order to replace their outdated traditional WAN networks. However, when trying to improve their business network, IT decision makers often find it difficult to differentiate the benefits of using SD-WAN managed services, when compared to DIY (or managed in-house) SD-WAN. Where businesses […]

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Who are the top rated ZTNA Providers & Vendors?

SASE Cybersecurity

Reviews of the top-rated ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) providers, comparing their strengths in security features, scalability, deployment options, and integration capabilities, with a focus on solutions from Palo Alto, Akamai, Zscaler, and others, emphasising their suitability for various organisational needs. The top rated ZTNA vendors are Palo Alto, Akamai, Zscaler, Perimeter 81, Cato Networks,

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Compare Top UK, USA & Global MPLS Providers & Vendors

Connectivity

The article compares top MPLS providers globally, highlighting their strengths in network reach, reliability, cost, and service offerings, with a focus on how MPLS remains relevant for secure, private connectivity in a cloud-first world. The top rated MPLS providers are Masergy, Expereo, Globalgig, GTT, Colt, Lumen, Cogent, Verizon and Telstra. Comparing MPLS requires comparison of

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Who invented SD-WAN?

SD-WAN

SD-WAN was not invented by a single individual or company, but the term was first referenced by Gartner in 2014, building on the SDN (Software Defined Networking) concept introduced in 2007. 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

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What is Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

What is the Advanced Encryption Standard? (AES)

SSE Cybersecurity

AES is a highly secure symmetric encryption standard used to protect data, offering key sizes of 128, 192, and 256 bits, and resistant to various attack methods. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a popular encryption algorithm that is widely used for data security. It is one of the most secure encryption standards available and

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How SD-WAN is better than MPLS

SD-WAN

SD-WAN outperforms MPLS by offering cost savings, dynamic traffic routing, better cloud access, enhanced security through SASE & SSE, and greater agility for enterprise management. 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. Editors

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Can SD-WAN replace Internet VPN?

SD-WAN

SD-WAN is an advanced alternative to traditional internet VPNs, offering better security and flexibility for cloud-based, mobile user access. 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.

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How SD-WAN is better than MPLS

SD-WAN

SD-WAN can support MPLS but is increasingly preferred with public internet connections, offering better cost and flexibility for modern cloud-based needs. 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. Editors Note: There is always

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Does SD-WAN use MPLS?

SD-WAN

SD-WAN can support MPLS but is increasingly preferred with public internet connections, offering better cost and flexibility for modern cloud-based needs. SD-WAN technology can support MPLS as one of several types of connectivity. It is designed to be connectivity agnostic, meaning that service providers can offer support for MPLS, as well as internet service provider

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Can SD-WAN replace Internet VPN?

SD-WAN

SD-WAN is a modern, more secure alternative to traditional internet VPNs, offering enhanced capabilities for cloud-based environments and evolving security needs. 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

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