A deep dive into SEACOM's SD-WAN services

Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture that allows enterprises to leverage any combination of connectivity services, from MPLS and LTE to fibre broadband internet. It securely connects users to IT applications.

SD-WAN uses software-defined functions to securely and intelligently direct traffic across the WAN, resulting in an enhanced user experience. This smart networking service is designed to fully support cloud solutions, including Salesforce, Microsoft 365 and Dropbox, while delivering the highest levels of application performance.

Why choose SEACOM SD-WAN?

SD-WAN is an important step for any company’s digitalisation journey. It addresses many enterprises’ networking dilemmas, including the ever-increasing capacity for the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud and data applications. It does this with more efficient bandwidth use, enabling employees to spend less time on IT operations and focus on their core responsibilities.

SEACOM’s SD-WAN services also enable greater network agility, making it easier to roll out new services and make changes to the existing network. End devices can be configured quickly and efficiently, allowing a rapid network deployment for businesses, with minimal disruption to workflows.

An SD-WAN solution can be placed over your existing network, utilising your existing connectivity services. This means that there’s no need to rip and replace hardware, nor is there a need to shut down or terminate any existing service contracts.

Finally, our SD-WAN services can be managed from a centralised point. This simplified network management extends to the design and deployment of the architecture. All of our SD-WAN solutions are WAN-agnostic to enable the use of multiple WAN connectivity methods and improve the overall network performance, resilience and security.

SEACOM SD-WAN services

We offer full support for a range of internet connectivity services with automatic failover. We also offer the following components on SD-WAN:

• Customised links, including traffic steering and load-sharing.
• Managed firewalls for secure, inter-branch connectivity.
• Data centre aggregation for remote site access.
• Real-time monitoring for optimal quality and reliability.
• Web filtering and content control.
• Local telephonic and email support.
• Full end-to-end management by our team of experts.

On top of these SD-WAN components, SEACOM offers industry-leading service level agreements (SLAs), managed LAN through wired and WiFi services, and hosted voice over internet protocol (VoIP).

Benefits of SEACOM SD-WAN

Price for performance is one of the biggest benefits of our SD-WAN over traditional network architectures. Our customers can drastically reduce their WAN hardware and operational costs while maintaining or improving application performance. Gartner reports that SD-WAN is up to 2.5 times less expensive than traditional WAN architectures.

These cost savings are brought about by zero-touch deployment and central policy management. All SEACOM SD-WAN solutions offer a centralised management portal that monitors network activity, alerts when there are problems and enables the remote remediation of issues.

SD-WAN also allows an easier transition from MPLS links to hybrid WANs by using fibre internet connections. Since it operates on software, it makes the network simpler to manage and oversee. This allows for quicker adaptation to the changing needs of growing businesses, such as adding access to cloud-based services and faster deployment of remote offices.

Fewer devices at the edge also reduce the complexity of these networks. This allows us to deploy SD-WAN in a few minutes and without the need for on-site IT support. There is usually no need for a specialised technician to facilitate installation, which saves both time and money.

Depending on your network requirements, SD-WAN can be used to create virtual network segments to isolate data and ensure its integrity for audit compliance. This is vital for large enterprises that face compliance challenges and constant scrutiny.

Speak to us today about our SD-WAN services and how they can improve your enterprise networking. SEACOM offers round-the-clock support for our network services. For more information about these solutions or to get a quote, email us at marketing@seacom.com or leave us a message.

SEACOM owns Africa’s most extensive network of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, including subsea cables and secure internet connections. We offer a diverse range of flexible, scalable and high-quality solutions for businesses that meet world-class standards for connectivity.

SEACOM is privately owned and operated, making it agile and adaptable to the needs of the customer. This makes us the preferred ICT and internet connectivity partner for African businesses and peripheral service providers. We can guarantee high-speed, low-latency and secure internet connections to corporates and small enterprises.

For‌ ‌more‌ ‌information‌ ‌on‌ our ICT solutions, ‌follow‌ ‌us‌ ‌on‌ ‌‌LinkedIn‌,‌ ‌‌Facebook‌ ‌or‌ ‌‌Twitter.‌ ‌Keep‌ ‌an‌ ‌eye‌ ‌on‌ ‌our‌ ‌‌news‌ ‌section‌‌ ‌for‌ ‌insightful‌ ‌articles‌ and relevant news stories on African ICT, internet connectivity and our leading cloud and security solutions.