SD-WAN, or Software-Defined Wide Area Networking, is a modern way to manage enterprise WANs. It separates network control from hardware, allowing you to configure and direct traffic through software instead of relying on manual router settings.
How SD-WAN Works
In a traditional WAN, branch traffic often routes back to the data center before reaching the internet or cloud apps. This adds latency and slows performance. SD-WAN changes that. It lets each branch access cloud services directly, while policies and security are enforced centrally.
It can use multiple types of connections like MPLS, broadband, and 4G or 5G. It constantly checks performance and picks the best path for each application. Voice, video, and critical business apps get priority. Traffic is encrypted, and control is simplified through a central dashboard.
SD-WAN in Indian Enterprises
Across India, SD-WAN is gaining traction. Businesses in IT, pharma, retail, and BFSI are adopting it to improve performance and reduce costs. Many are moving away from expensive, inflexible MPLS networks. Others are trying to support hybrid work and rising cloud traffic.
SD-WAN helps solve both. It improves uptime, reduces network complexity, and gives teams full visibility into what's happening across sites.
What Proactive Brings
Proactive doesn’t treat SD-WAN as a one-size-fits-all solution. We start by understanding your goals, current architecture, and cloud strategy. Then we design a network that supports scale, performance, and security from day one.
Our experience includes multi-location rollouts, Cisco SD-WAN integrations, and co-managed models. We help you get fast deployment, full control, and support that extends beyond go-live.
Final Word
If your WAN is slowing your business or holding back cloud adoption, SD-WAN is worth considering. Talk to Proactive to plan a move that gives you control, improves user experience, and cuts long-term costs.
