Software Defined Networking

solutions in an effort to lower operational costs.
Many new entrants in the SD-WAN market are clouding the market with
proprietary and incompatible solutions.
Traditional Carriers are offering Hybrid solutions that may offer an an
excellent alternative, but at a cost.
The path forward is not always as clear or as simple as the SD-WAN
providers portray
SD-WAN technology is providing significant operating cost savings as well as
network SLA improvement for early adopters.
What is Software Defined Networking – A Playbook for
CIOs?
1. An Introduction SD-WAN technology and key components of the solution
2. An overview of branch & small/medium office network evolution and what
SD-WAN technology offers
3. A brief discussion of the risks of partner and technology selection
4. A recommended road-map based path forward for SD-WAN adoption
How does the Software Defined Networking – A Playbook
for CIOs help me?
Get a deeper understanding of:
SD-WAN technology and the promise that the technology offers
The SD-WAN ecosystem and where/how your carrier or provider fits in and
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