Networks & SD-WAN

A network that connects.A plan that holds together.

Review site connectivity, application performance and network management together. Compare SD-WAN and private-network options against the needs of each location.

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Availability and service terms are confirmed for each inquiry.

MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE

Different needs.
Different starting points.

Use these considerations to frame your requirements. Exact capabilities depend on the proposed supplier and service.

01

Connecting distributed locations

SD-WAN

Compare routing, policy and management capabilities across the connections your sites can obtain. SD-WAN does not replace the need for suitable underlying access.

WHAT TO COMPARE
  • Circuit compatibility
  • Application routing
  • Licensing and management
02

Private site-to-site connectivity

MPLS & private WAN

Assess private connectivity where routing, isolation or existing application requirements call for it. Compare site coverage and migration constraints.

WHAT TO COMPARE
  • Site and supplier coverage
  • Routing and service commitments
  • Transition dependencies
03

Visibility into network health

Network monitoring

Specify which devices and circuits should be monitored and what happens when a problem is detected. Monitoring and incident resolution are different responsibilities.

WHAT TO COMPARE
  • Devices and measurements
  • Alerting and escalation
  • Reporting and access
04

A defined operational scope

Managed network services

Compare proposals with an explicit list of included devices, changes and support duties. The agreement should define who handles incidents and after-hours work.

WHAT TO COMPARE
  • Included devices and changes
  • Support hours and handoffs
  • Ownership and exclusions

A BETTER STARTING POINT

Bring the requirements.
Leave room for options.

You do not need a finished specification to begin. Share what you know and highlight the decisions you still need to make.

Start your request
01

Your current setup

Locations, existing services and the people or systems that depend on them.

02

What needs to change

The problem to solve, must-have capabilities and any constraints.

03

Your timeline

Target dates, existing contract end dates and important dependencies.

FROM INQUIRY TO DECISION

Clarity at each step.

Your inquiry starts a review. It does not place an order or automatically assign a service provider.

  1. 01

    Define

    Describe your requirements and the outcome you need.

  2. 02

    Evaluate

    Review suitable options, availability and proposed terms.

  3. 03

    Confirm

    Identify the contracting, billing and support parties before proceeding.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A few useful answers.

For requirements specific to your business, include the details in your inquiry.

Will SD-WAN make a slow connection faster?

SD-WAN can help manage how traffic uses available links. It does not increase the capacity of the underlying connection. Address availability and circuit performance remain part of the assessment.

What belongs in a managed network proposal?

Include the supported equipment, monitoring, change management, escalation process, support hours and exclusions. Confirm who owns the configuration and how access is handed over.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s start with
what your business needs.

Share your requirements for review.

Discuss your network