SD-WAN and Network Connectivity Design: A Three-Step Process to Balance Price, Performance, and Risk

July 29, 2019

SD-WAN and the dynamic nature of hybrid networks are making it easier than ever for CIOs to diversify WAN connectivity with both private and public access methodologies. But this new agility brings with it the responsibility to engineer the smartest network design. After all, IT architectures impact application reliability, visibility, and security too. No doubt, there’s both an art and a science to hybrid network design. The artistry comes with years of experience, but the “science” is really just a few design principles and best practices that are easy to learn. The key is to let business needs lead the design and then strike the right balance between price and performance, so the network adequately supports business continuity and doesn’t cross the threshold of risk tolerance.

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