As the demand for more robust and efficient networking grows, the ability for businesses to adapt and innovate is critical. The traditional approaches to network infrastructure, once considered cutting-edge, have given way to more agile and efficient solutions.

As organisations embrace digital transformation, the need for seamless connectivity, enhanced performance and robust security is surging.
This has paved the way for the rise of Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) which has redefined how networks are designed and managed.

In this whitepaper we’ll explore how SD-WAN has changed business networking by delivering more adaptable, resilient networks. We’ll also explore how the transport-agnostic overlay which SD-WAN creates, facilitates a ‘Pick Your Carrier’ style approach, giving businesses greater choice and control than ever, enabling these organisations to thrive in the modern network environment.

Key Takeaways from the Whitepaper:

The Evolution of Networking & ‘Pick Your Carrier’: Learn how SD-WAN provides a more agile solution to networking, moving away from inflexible traditional architectures. Discover how the PYC model empowers network architects to select carriers that best suit their SD-WAN strategy, avoiding carrier lock-in and leveraging multiple carriers for optimal performance and flexibility.

Benefits of SD-WAN and ‘Pick Your Carrier’: Understand how SD-WAN intelligently routes and manages network traffic, offering unparalleled flexibility to prioritize applications and adapt to changing conditions. The PYC model unlocks the full benefits of SD-WAN by allowing the selection of multiple carriers across the network for specific tasks or locations, leading to a robust, high-performing network. Key advantages include enhanced performance, cost savings, improved security, centralised management, agility, scalability, and resilience. With PYC, you gain access to the best carrier combinations, more flexible contracts, ownership of your hardware, easier carrier switching, the ability to use multiple carriers, and the leverage of managed services for better rates.

Assessing Carrier Performance and Reliability: Critical factors in carrier selection include network reach, coverage, and performance metrics like throughput, latency, jitter, and availability. The whitepaper highlights the importance of Quality of Service (QoS) in ensuring reliable application performance within an SD-WAN environment, where traffic prioritization is key.

Security and Compliance Considerations: Explore how SD-WAN deployment introduces new security challenges and the need for robust strategies against cyber threats. Learn how integrating security features like encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection is vital, and why choosing carriers that support network security and compliance requirements is crucial.

Scalability and Flexibility: A robust network grows with your organisation’s needs. This section discusses how SD-WAN offers the ability to scale network solutions easily, accommodating changes in bandwidth, users, and application requirements. Carrier selection is a pivotal factor in establishing a scalable SD-WAN network, with carriers providing solutions like on-demand bandwidth and flexible contract terms.

Case Study: ‘Pick Your Carrier’ in Action (Australia Post): See a real-world example of how Australia Post, with over 4,000 sites, partnered with Orro for a two-year program to transition to high-speed internet connectivity and intelligent network management services. The project significantly increased performance, uptime, and security, while reducing operating costs.

Download the Whitepaper

Ready to unlock optimal network performance and flexibility for your business? Download our comprehensive whitepaper to gain deeper insights into how SD-WAN and a ‘Pick Your Carrier’ model can transform your network infrastructure.