Managed SD-WAN solutions for secure, reliable, and scalable network performance
Equip a secure SD-WAN solution from C Spire Business to simplify WAN operations and reduce costs without sacrificing performance.
Why managed SD-WAN?
While SD-WAN solutions can simplify hybrid WAN deployments, deploying and managing network services for applications in different IT environments across geographic locations is complex.
Managed SD-WAN can help run your entire network more intelligently. And since it's a managed service, you don't have to worry about design, configuration or maintenance — our IT experts take care of it for you.
Transform your network capabilities.
Enhance your application performance for greater agility and availability, while reducing cost with transport independence across MPLS, 3G/4G LTE and other paths.
Simple flexibility meets advanced security.
Our secure SD-WAN solutions deliver the best in scalability and security, allowing you to utilize WAN and multi-cloud connectivity while also protecting against malware, exploits and other threats.
Managed SD-WAN FAQ
SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a virtualized approach to managing and optimizing network connections. It uses software to intelligently route traffic across multiple connection types (MPLS, broadband, LTE) based on real-time conditions, application requirements, and business policies. This provides better performance, reliability, and cost efficiency compared to traditional WANs.
Managed SD-WAN provides simplified network management, reduced operational costs, improved application performance, enhanced security, and greater agility. With C Spire managing your SD-WAN, you benefit from expert configuration, 24/7 monitoring, proactive maintenance, and rapid issue resolution without needing in-house expertise.
SD-WAN uses intelligent path selection to route application traffic over the optimal connection in real-time. It can prioritize business-critical applications, automatically failover to backup connections, and apply QoS policies to ensure consistent performance. This results in reduced latency, fewer dropped connections, and better user experience.
Yes, SD-WAN includes robust security features including end-to-end encryption, next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and protection against malware and exploits. C Spire managed SD-WAN provides enterprise-grade security with continuous monitoring and threat detection.
Absolutely. SD-WAN is designed to work alongside and integrate with your existing network infrastructure including MPLS, broadband, and LTE connections. It provides a smooth transition path from legacy WAN architectures while preserving your existing investments.
MPLS is a dedicated, private network service that provides reliable performance but at a higher cost and with less flexibility. SD-WAN can use multiple connection types including MPLS, broadband, and LTE, providing similar or better performance at lower cost with greater agility. Many organizations use SD-WAN to optimize their MPLS usage or gradually transition to more cost-effective options.
C Spire managed SD-WAN can typically be deployed in weeks rather than months. Our team handles all design, configuration, and deployment tasks, minimizing disruption to your operations. Zero-touch provisioning allows rapid site deployment with minimal on-site requirements.