Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Transforms WAN Operations
Leave Behind Branch Routers, Realise Lower TCO, and Maximize User Experience
Replacing Legacy Branch Routers with SD-WAN
Network engineering and operations leaders have struggled to incorporate digital innovation initiatives at branch and remote locations due to the limits of traditional WAN infrastructures featuring legacy routers. Specific problem areas include:
- Business application performance issues due to traffic bottlenecks
- Increasing costs due to expensive multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) connectivity
- Limited infrastructure visibility and associated security issues
The Path Toward WAN Edge Consolidation
WAN edge simplification
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN consolidates point products to simplify branch infrastructure. This enables bandwidth-constrained network teams to facilitate the transition to SD-WAN.
WAN TCO reduction
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN reduces WAN costs while providing better security at the edge (e.g., use of direct internet connections, application awareness for bandwidth management, automation, etc.). Indeed, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN delivered the lowest TCO per Mbps based on real-life scenarios in the latest NSS Labs testing.
Overall business agility
A Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Assessment Report can help network engineering and operations leaders to target specific problem areas with existing branch infrastructure to facilitate the transition to SD-WAN implementation.
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Benefits of Secure SD-WAN
- Increased FlexibilitySoftware-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN) give tremendous flexibility and scalable at your fingertips. Traditional MPLS needs an ISP to help deploy and maintain them. With SD-WAN that has all changed, giving ultimate control back to your IT team and End Users.
- Simplified OperationsThrough features such as zero-touch provisioning, centralised management, and integration and automation using a single pane of glass means your IT and business operations will be more efficient and more effective.
- Improved SecurityUtilising next-generation firewalls (NGFW) such as Meraki and Fortinet means your WAN is the most secure solution, utilising best-of-breed technologies. Whether you need help with edge security, application control, web filtering, or path control, we have you covered.
- Lower CostSD-WANs bring tremendous cost saving over traditional MPLS solutions. Now you can utilise cheap public-facing internet solutions such as fibre or NBN, but, get the same level of resiliency and security as a traditional solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Fortinet Secure SD-WAN deliver measurable value for IT leaders?
It reduces connectivity costs, improves application performance, and simplifies branch networking while strengthening security.
What does a typical Fortinet SD-WAN implementation look like with A1?
We begin with a network assessment, followed by design, deployment, and optimisation, ensuring a secure and seamless rollout.
How adaptable is Fortinet SD-WAN to changing business needs?
Fortinet offers centralised orchestration and policy control, making it easy to scale and adjust to new requirements.
How does Fortinet SD-WAN strengthen security posture?
It natively integrates NGFW, IPS, and web filtering into its architecture. Combined with our ISO 27001 processes, this provides a more resilient network edge.
How does Fortinet SD-WAN support cloud adoption strategies?
By optimising secure connectivity to cloud platforms, Fortinet SD-WAN enables faster, more reliable access to Microsoft 365, Azure, and other services.