SDWAN & Network Sourcing Management

SDWAN stands for Software Defined Wide Area Networking. This is a step up from the traditional WAN or wide area network because it connects to the cloud. WAN typically connects business branches to applications within the company’s data center, located in a physical building.

SDWAN is more efficient in that it allows businesses to access and store applications and software in the cloud, offering things like multisite deployments and the highest levels of performance. Companies considering SDWAN connectivity may hire a third party sourcing service if needed, which will provide guidance and help with implementation.

Part of managing a network source is answering vital questions about the productivity of the business through the network. Managers must provide answers about the kind of service quality that’s expected and the level of security that’s expected with any new network source. As companies shift from one network source to another, they often change their process or approach to managing the systems.

Many decide to use a hands-off approach and hire a vendor for managing their network source, while others prefer to self-manage or find a hybrid model of network sourcing management. Though SDWAN is growing in popularity and adoption by businesses, it’s not an option for everyone for security reasons. Some companies have specific policies and best practices that would prevent, at least for the time being, the adoption of an SDWAN connection.