A migration programme covering 25 sites
More consistent speeds at smaller, remote locations
A business with a distributed branch network partnered with Saicom to meet growing bandwidth requirements and gain greater control over connectivity.
The challenge
Increasing use of cloud applications placed pressure on an established MPLS network. Upgrading it would be costly without delivering the flexibility and visibility the business needed.
Existing provider contracts and differences in infrastructure readiness also meant the migration required a phased approach.
Saicom’s solution
Saicom demonstrated its VeloCloud SD-WAN offering and developed a migration strategy around the business’s requirements.
Deployment began at head office and selected smaller sites. Further branches migrated as existing connectivity contracts ended and the necessary infrastructure became available.
This allowed the business to progress towards a common network solution while accommodating existing commitments.
The outcome
The client reported more consistent speeds and improved availability at smaller, remote sites, particularly during critical month-end periods.
The migration also delivered cost benefits, although improved visibility, redundancy and control were the main reasons for choosing SD-WAN.
Plan your move from MPLS to SD-WAN
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