{"id":21218,"date":"2023-06-21T07:53:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T07:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavellenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=21218"},"modified":"2024-08-09T10:05:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T10:05:12","slug":"digital-transformation-requires-the-transformation-of-the-enterprise-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavellenetworks.com\/blog\/digital-transformation-requires-the-transformation-of-the-enterprise-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Transformation requires the transformation of the Enterprise Network &#038; its security posture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital transformation of businesses is a hot topic these days. Companies are looking for the best ways to leverage technology and increase efficiency, while also reducing costs. One technology that has been gaining traction lately is Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN). This powerful tool can provide significant benefits to businesses in terms of cost savings, scalability, and improved performance.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, SD-WAN provides an efficient way for companies to manage their networks without having to invest in expensive hardware or software licenses. With its virtualized architecture and cloud connectivity capabilities, SD-WAN makes it easy for companies to quickly scale up or down depending on their needs, saving them both time and money in the process. Additionally, since SD-WAN works over multiple links simultaneously (such as broadband internet connections), it offers superior redundancy compared with traditional WANS meaning less downtime due network outages or other issues that could potentially<br \/>\ndisrupt operations .<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, this type of networking allows organization&#8217;s greater flexibility when it comes to data sharing between different sites. By using policies based on application requirements, traffic can be routed optimally across multiple links &#8211; resulting in improved performance overall. This means more reliable access applications from remote locations as well as increased bandwidth capacity during peak times when needed most .<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, deploying an SD\u2013 WAN solution helps reduce IT complexity by allowing administrators centralized control over all connected devices regardless location \u2013 making tasks such troubleshooting much easier than before. As your business continues to grow larger and more complex, implementing a robust scalable network like this one will become increasingly important to remain competitive in the marketplace.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to modernizing the enterprise network, SD-WAN is one of the most powerful tools available. It has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to improve performance and reduce costs while providing secure access for remote workers. But what many don\u02bct realize is that SD-WAN can also be a key component of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SASE combines both networking and security services into an integrated platform designed for cloud computing environments. By leveraging the power of SD-WAN, SASE solutions are able to securely connect users with applications hosted on public or private clouds without sacrificing performance or scalability. This allows organizations to take advantage of new technologies like 5G networks and IoT devices without compromising their security posture, something that was previously impossible with traditional WAN architectures alone.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a business perspective, SASE provides significant cost savings as well by eliminating redundant hardware such as firewalls and routers from branch offices which can quickly add up over time when deployed across multiple locations worldwide. Additionally, since all traffic flows through a single point \u2013 typically located in the cloud \u2013 there is no need for expensive MPLS connections between sites which further reduces operational expenses associated with managing separate networks at each location.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, using an integrated solution like SASE gives IT teams more control over their environment by allowing them greater visibility into user activity , application usage , threat detection &#038; response times etc., enabling them to make informed decisions about how best to use resources within budget constraints. All this makes it clear why so many businesses are turning towards SD-WAN enabled SASE solutions today!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, investing in an advanced networking solution like Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SD\u2013WAN) and SASE should be considered an essential part of any organization\u02bcs digital transformation strategy to reap maximum benefit from investments made in modern technologies. The cost savings &#038; scalability advantages alone make it worth exploring further if you haven&#8217;t done so already!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lavellenetworks.com\/scaleaon-sdwan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-19635 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lavellenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ScaleAOn493x403.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The digital transformation of businesses is a hot topic these days. Companies are looking for the best ways to leverage technology and increase efficiency, while also reducing costs. One technology that has been gaining traction lately is Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN). 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