SD-WAN is an acronym for software-defined networking in a wide area network (WAN). An SD-WAN simplifies the management and operation of a WAN by decoupling (separating) the networking hardware from its control mechanism.

Sample Use Cases

Content Delivery Networks

Quickly retrieve content from source server and deliver to edge servers

Guaranteed performance 24/7 (bypasses public Internet congestion)

Gaming & Entertainment

Deliver immersive gameplay with no lag

Scale instantly in response to customer demand

Fast turn-key delivery

Video & Live Streaming

Ultra low latency eliminates delays that affect user experience

Distributed edge network ensures global coverage

Enterprise

PSecure data transfer between global offices

Quickly transfer data between public clouds

Pay only when data transfers take place