Network security is essential to any company that uses computers. Without it, you’re at risk of data breaches and other attacks.
For organizations with multiple offices, however, it can be a challenge to properly secure your networks. You need to balance safe operations with connectivity between your employees, making sure that people can still effectively do their work. You also need to do this without blowing through your budget.
Fortunately, there’s a solution that manages all of these things at once.
A software defined WAN (wide area network) differs from traditional networking methods in several ways.
Instead of physically connecting computers at a single location, this type of network contains devices, servers, and cloud-based software at multiple locations. A form of intelligent connectivity, software defined wide area networks use a variety of methods to communicate securely across long distances.
They’re also safer than traditional methods of computer to computer communication. Experts agree that they’re an effective way to improve security and optimize performance while reducing your costs.
By switching to a managed solution, companies free up their IT staff by reducing the strain of maintaining unique instances of software on dozens of computers. Looking at networking over a wide area also makes it easier to keep programs and operating systems up to date when you have multiple offices in different locations.
Among other things, switching your organization to SD-WAN can:
Software defined wide area networks can be incredibly powerful tools. According to Gartner, 40% of all companies will likely be using one by 2040.
Although most organizations will benefit from the boost to productivity and the reduction in IT overhead and costs, managed networking isn’t necessarily for everyone.
To determine the best solution for your company, consider the following:
The resources and expertise required to offer SD-WAN are immense.
As a result, most vendors are national companies. While every provider has their own strengths and weaknesses, it’s important to select one that understands your local situation and cares about your corporate goals and strategies. If the vendor you select is located on the opposite side of the country, that can be challenging.
Meriplex has been satisfying customers with its unique blend of national quality and local attention for years. As a distributed organization ourselves, we understand the importance of this service and can speak directly to its benefits. We have offices in cities around the country, including just outside Portland in Lake Oswego.
Let us put our knowledge of the Rose City’s industries and our 70+ years of combined technical expertise to work for you!
If you’re ready to discuss the benefits to your business, contact us today. Whether you’re curious about security or want to know more about operational benefits, our experts will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
If you’re ready to lower your company’s risks with a managed services provider, please contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our security experts.
