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The Impact of 5G on Enterprise Network Monitoring

Kentik

The fifth generation of wireless technology, more commonly being referred to as 5G, is marching towards commercialization. Performance is a key driver behind the movement, with 5G enabling: Greater throughput -- mobile broadband with bandwidth ranging from 50 Mbps to 10 Gbps. 5G and SDN Capabilities Intersect.

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Unlock Modern Connectivity: SD-WAN vs. MPLSĀ 

CATO Networks

The WAN landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by demands of cloud, mobility, and globalization. High Costs: MPLS circuits come with a hefty price tag, especially for global enterprises requiring high bandwidth. While SD-WAN eliminates limitations of MPLS, not all SD-WAN solutions are created equal.

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5 Reasons Why You'll Want to Consider SD-WAN

Akins IT

Luckily, SD-WAN can be configured to prioritize business-critical traffic and real-time services like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and then effectively steer it over the most efficient route. Performance MPLS was the top dog in enterprise WAN before cloud-computing and mobile smart devices exploded in popularity.

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SD WAN redundancy vs. MPLS redundancy

CATO Networks

In one form or another the question: how can SD-WAN deliver the same reliability and redundancy as MPLS when it uses the public Internet? SD-WAN + public Internet alone cant. Catos cloud-native approach to SD-WAN not only matches MPLS reliability across the middle-mile, it offers better redundancy in the last-mile. My response?

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The Way Forward: How SD-WAN Benefits the Modern Enterprise

CATO Networks

In 2019, it has become clear that SD-WAN has secured its position as the way forward for enterprise WAN connectivity. Market adoption is growing rapidly, and industry experts have declared a winner in the SD-WAN vs MPLS debate. Whats driving all the excitement around SD-WAN? Whats driving all the excitement around SD-WAN?

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SASE for Retail: Growing the Bottom Line

CATO Networks

SASE as a Gradual Deployment: The Various Paths to SASE | Get it Now SASE answer retails challenges by providing: Reliable Global Connectivity Rather than using MPLS or other networking solutions, SASE provides built-in SD-WAN. SD-WAN ensures reliable connectivity via commodity broadband links and 4G/5G wireless connectivity.

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Not All Backbones are Created Equal

CATO Networks

Its no secret that many enterprises are reevaluating their WAN. In other cases, it might be a global SD-WAN deployment, which relied too much on the unpredictable Internet. Only a fraction of the many hyperscaler PoPs can run the necessary security inspections and only a smaller fraction can act as SD-WAN on-ramps.

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