SD-WAN Solutions
Replace expensive MPLS with intelligent, application-aware networking. We quote the leading SD-WAN platforms.
What is SD-WAN?
Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) is a technology that simplifies how multi-site businesses manage their network connectivity. Instead of relying on a single expensive MPLS circuit between locations, SD-WAN lets you use a mix of connection types — fiber, broadband, LTE, 5G — and intelligently routes traffic across whichever path performs best in real time.
The result: better performance, built-in redundancy, and significant cost savings compared to legacy WAN architectures. Most businesses that move from MPLS to SD-WAN save 30–50% on their monthly WAN spend while getting more bandwidth and better uptime.
Why Use an Advisor for SD-WAN?
SD-WAN involves two decisions: the overlay platform (the software) and the underlay circuits (the internet connections at each site). We handle both. We’ll quote the SD-WAN platform from providers like VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, Meraki, Cato Networks, and Aryaka, then source the best available circuits at each of your locations from our 200+ carrier partners.
This is where working with an advisor saves you the most money. We quote the underlay circuits competitively across every carrier in your area, so you’re not locked into one provider’s pricing. The carriers pay our fee — the service is free to you.
Who Should Consider SD-WAN?
- Multi-location businesses — 3+ sites that need to share applications and data
- Companies on legacy MPLS — Paying premium prices for bandwidth that hasn’t kept up with demand
- Cloud-heavy organizations — Teams using SaaS apps (Microsoft 365, Salesforce, etc.) that benefit from direct internet breakout
- Businesses needing redundancy — SD-WAN provides automatic failover between connections
- Organizations with remote/hybrid workers — Extend the corporate network securely to home offices
SD-WAN vs. Traditional MPLS
| Capability | MPLS | SD-WAN |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (per site) | $800–$3,000+ | $200–$800 |
| Bandwidth | 10–100 Mbps typical | 100 Mbps–10 Gbps |
| Provisioning Time | 45–90 days | 14–30 days |
| Redundancy | Requires dual circuits | Built-in failover |
| Cloud Access | Backhauled through HQ | Direct internet breakout |
| Visibility | Limited | Real-time app-level analytics |
Our SD-WAN Process
- Discovery — We map your current WAN: locations, circuits, applications, bandwidth utilization, and pain points.
- Design — We recommend an SD-WAN platform and circuit mix for each site based on availability and budget.
- Quote — We pull competing proposals for both the overlay and underlay from multiple providers.
- Deploy — We project-manage the installation across all sites, coordinating with the SD-WAN vendor and circuit providers.
- Optimize — Post-deployment, we help tune policies and verify performance meets expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will SD-WAN replace my MPLS completely?
In most cases, yes. Some organizations keep a single MPLS circuit for latency-sensitive traffic while offloading everything else to broadband via SD-WAN. We’ll analyze your traffic and recommend the right mix.
How much can I save by switching from MPLS to SD-WAN?
Typical savings range from 30–50% on WAN costs, with significantly more bandwidth at each site. In our healthcare case study, we saved a client $15,000 per month ($540K over the contract term) by replacing MPLS with Fiber DIA + SD-WAN.
Is SD-WAN secure?
Yes. SD-WAN encrypts all traffic between sites by default (IPsec/AES-256). Many platforms also include built-in firewall, intrusion detection, and URL filtering. For additional security, we can pair SD-WAN with a SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution.
Do I need to buy hardware?
SD-WAN appliances are typically included in the monthly subscription or available as a one-time purchase. We’ll present both options so you can choose what fits your budget.
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