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The importance of integrating security in planning and implementing SD-WAN

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One area that merits attention is software-defined WAN or SD-WAN. Along with the rise of SD-WAN is the growing use of edge devices, which are now targeted by threat actors. SD-WAN entails using multiple connections, which results in more potential attack points for hackers.

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Juniper Networks acquires Boston-area AI SD-WAN startup 128 Technology for $450M

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With 128 Technology, the company gets more AI SD-WAN technology. SD-WAN is short for software-defined wide area networks, which means networks that cover a wide geographical area such as satellite offices, rather than a network in a defined space.

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SD-WAN Helping Financial Services Achieve Greater Digital Agility, Cybersecurity

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SD-WAN can help financial services organizations achieve network agility and security. An SD-WAN overlays traditional or hybrid WAN infrastructures and locates the software or hardware nodes at each location and in the cloud. Organizations must also ensure their data is protected and compliant.

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Busting 4 common SD-WAN misconceptions

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Legacy network shortcomings led to the rapid growth of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Cost savings and ROI: SD-WAN routes traffic efficiently over multiple channels—including existing MPLS circuits and the public internet via LTE, broadband, and 5G. This reduces latency. They are not equally effective solutions.

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SASE Reality Check: Security and SD-WAN Integration Journey

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By: Nav Chander , Head of Service Provider SD-WAN/SASE Product Marketing at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. These policies also don’t function end-to-end in an environment where there are BYOD or IoT devices. A key component of a SASE framework is SD-WAN.

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The Role of SD-WAN in Securing the Expanding Network Perimeter

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Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is one of the most rapidly adopted technologies of the past decade. According to a recent study published by Dell’Oro Group, the worldwide sales of SD-WAN technologies are forecasted to grow at double-digit rates over each of the next five years to surpass $3.2 billion in 2024.

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A critical next phase of cloud transformation: Reducing WAN complexity

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More recently, AWS developed AWS Cloud WAN , which sits on top of Transit Gateway and makes it easier to build, manage, and monitor a global network that connects resources running across cloud and on-premises environments. It’s important to work with a trusted partner to configure and deploy the services properly.

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