Beyond Deployment: Evaluating the Operational Impact of an SD-WAN Refresh
Many SD-WAN refreshes start with an expiring contract or edge equipment reaching end of life. But replacing the edge should not be the measure of success. For network and infrastructure leaders, the real test is what improves after the refresh. Will the refresh put IT on another appliance cycle, or move the WAN to a cloud service? Can IT keep critical applications performing consistently? Can the WAN respond when network conditions change?