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Unlock Modern Connectivity: SD-WAN vs. MPLSĀ 

CATO Networks

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), a legacy transport technology, once the gold standard, now struggles to meet modern business requirements. The Challenges with MPLS MPLS connects locations by routing traffic over private, dedicated circuits through a centralized architecture.

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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.

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Tech Bytes: Singtel And The Cloud-Ready Network (Sponsored)

Packet Pushers

We dive into the services Singtel provides, including Internet, MPLS, IP transit 4G/5G, and why you might want to consider Singtel for cloud connectivity. We dive into the services Singtel provides, including Internet, MPLS, IP transit 4G/5G, and why you might want to consider Singtel for cloud connectivity.

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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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23 Good-To-Know Networking Acronyms and Abbreviations

CATO Networks

SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture offering optimized traffic routing over multiple different media (broadband, MPLS, 5G/LTE, etc.). By choosing the best available path, SD-WAN provides better performance and reliability than broadband Internet.

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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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SASE for Retail: Growing the Bottom Line

CATO Networks

Networking and Security Challenges Retailers are Facing Until recently, MPLS and VPNs were popular solutions of choice for many retailers. However, traditional MPLS or VPNs are costly, with limitations in reliability and security, lacking the scalable model necessary for modern retailer growth.

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