SD-WAN deployments show the power of software-defined networking and virtualization to increase bandwidth efficiency and deliver application performance, and this software-centric approach is now being applied to the unique needs of branch offices (SD-Branch). The next step in branching technology can be defined as a single hardware platform that supports SD-WAN, routing, integrated security, and LAN/Wi-Fi capabilities, all of which can be centrally managed. The most striking thing about SD-Branch is operational agility. IT organizations can quickly deploy and configure network branching solutions for new locations. All branch networks and security features can be controlled and adjusted through a centralized management console. Reducing or eliminating the need to train IT staff to access remote branch offices can save significant cost and time. Compared to many standalone devices, SD-Branch also promises to reduce hardware costs by deploying software on integrated hardware. Reduce the cost of support and maintenance contracts because fewer vendors are involved. ● With software virtualization, you can provide the right hardware requirements for each branch office. ● Smaller hardware space, ideal for space-constrained branches. ● Network performance scalability. As network requirements change, the performance of any feature can be adjusted by changing processor allocation or adding hardware resources. Read More; https://www.fieldengineer.com/sd-wan/why-is-sd-wan-adoption |