What is SD-WAN?

Wide-area network (WAN) technology has seen significant changes in recent years. Among these, the most consequential is Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN), altering resource allocation and IT optimization for businesses.

SD-WAN includes various components like routers, switches, and virtual machines, all managed by software for policy, security, and networking functions. This flexibility is beneficial for meeting specific business needs.

One key feature of SD-WAN is managing multiple connections and prioritizing critical processes within the IT environment. Non-essential services like streaming can be given lower priority, ensuring ample bandwidth for vital business functions.

Benefits of SD-WAN

• Increased Flexibility: aggregation of diverse circuit types at any location, ensuring priority for critical business tasks.
• Improved Security: universal security functions and built-in encryption capabilities can be set up, restricting data access to authorized users without individual location configurations.
• Reduced Equipment and Bandwidth Cost: lower bandwidth expenses while maintaining network security, speed, and uptime.
• Simple Configuration and Deployment: unconfigured devices can be sent to each location, as they will automatically download policy, certificates, and encryption keys based on access and device profiles upon activation.
• Streamlined Management: easy deployment of resources like firewalls and security updates to all locations and simplifies management from a single location, eliminating the need for on-site IT personnel.

The TDM Difference

TDM has a successful track record of improving business performance and profitability by implementing cost-effective and efficient SD-WAN solutions.

Serving the entire St. Louis, Missouri region since 1999, TDM has helped customers across the country make business-critical decisions that power their companies. We have extensive knowledge and experience in SD-WAN solutions that are scalable and flexible.

TDM collaborates closely with our clients to design and implement tailored solutions that meet present needs and ensure future growth.