{"id":3671,"date":"2018-06-21T05:01:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T05:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavellenetworks.com\/?p=3671"},"modified":"2021-11-17T04:38:37","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T04:38:37","slug":"choose-best-sd-wan-vendors-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavellenetworks.com\/blog\/choose-best-sd-wan-vendors-india\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Questions best SD-WAN vendors should answer to help you choose the right solution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shifting to SD-WAN will require you to first evaluate the need of ICT team according to your business goals. To achieve maximum benefit from SD-WAN solutions you should first need to evaluate the capabilities of the vendor. Here are a few relevant questions that the best SD-WAN vendors should able to answers?<\/b><\/h4>\n

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  1. Do you deliver SD-WAN with a Network or just as an Edge routing device?<\/li>\n
  2. Does the solution come with Zero touch provisioning feature \u2013 If yes then to what extent?<\/li>\n
  3. Do you address Global, Regional as well as Local connectivity issues?<\/li>\n
  4. Do you deliver the solution as a Managed Service or a Cloud-Based\/SaaS application?<\/li>\n
  5. Do you deliver a centralized control \u2013 how long does it take to add\/remove policy, change topology etc?<\/li>\n
  6. Do you offer expert consultation regarding deployment\/Troubleshooting?<\/li>\n
  7. Do I need to upgrade anything before I opt for the SD-WAN solution? \u2013 If yes how should I plan?<\/li>\n
  8. What skills do my ICT team require to manage? Traditional networking along what else?<\/li>\n
  9. Will your SD-WAN solution help addressing bandwidth limitations impaction remote users?<\/li>\n
  10. Does your SD-WAN solution provide features like encryption, firewall etc beyond basic connectivity?<\/li>\n
  11. How much time will it take to Transit to SD-WAN hassle free?<\/li>\n
  12. Do WAN optimization and load balancing come in the package or you must acquire separate VNF licenses for those?<\/li>\n
  13. Do I need to acquire separate licenses for WAN optimization and Load Balancing or is it included in one package?<\/li>\n
  14. Is your Solution outsourced or Made in India?<\/li>\n
  15. Will it be possible for your SD-WAN solution to cover last mile connection in harsh Indian rural environments\/conditions?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Infographic: Transforming Enterprise Networking with SD-WAN to boost DX<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n

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    SD-WAN is fast getting adopted by businesses in India and elsewhere. 97% of CIOs in India have realized the importance of Hybrid Networking and its role in a successful transition to digital. There are several key benefits that come with SD-WAN, including:<\/b><\/h4>\n

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    • Ensured Application Performance<\/li>\n
    • Cost Savings at an Enterprise Function Level<\/li>\n
    • Advanced WAN Security<\/li>\n
    • Simple and Cost-Effective Branch Networking (Lower OPEX and CAPEX)<\/li>\n
    • Increased Reliability of Existing MPLS VPN<\/li>\n
    • Integrated Cloud Management<\/li>\n
    • Integrated Cloud Managed Wi-Fi<\/li>\n
    • Reduced IT Complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      The Verdict is out: 97% CIOs eye on SD-WAN to meet Networking demands of Digital Transformation DX<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n