The benefits of bundling SD-WAN with your UCaaS deployment.

I know I have been teasing about it for a while but finally here is the blog you have all been waiting for SD-WAN and how it pairs with UCaaS, lol.   I know stupid joke but kept meaning to write this blog and then every time I started working on it I got sidetracked, the life of the self-employed I guess.  However, this is an important subject and has real world applications for offices looking to move their phones to the cloud.  In recent years, the networking industry has undergone significant changes due to the expansion of cloud technology. With that in mind SD-WAN was developed in order to meet the demands of companies that are relying more and more on a reliable internet connection. 

UCaaS and SD-WAN make a great combination for your office.

What is SD-WAN?

SD-WAN is a networking technology that simplifies the management and operation of a wide area network (WAN) by separating the control plane from the data plane. This separation enables centralized control of the network and the ability to prioritize application traffic based on business needs. Additionally, SD-WAN solutions provide organizations with cost savings through the use of multiple WAN connections, such as broadband and cellular, rather than relying solely on more expensive circuits.

What is UCaaS?

UCaaS, on the other hand, is a cloud-based delivery model for unified communications services such as voice and video conferencing, instant messaging, and collaboration tools. By hosting these services in the cloud, organizations can eliminate the need for costly on-premises hardware and reduce the expenses associated with managing and maintaining those systems. UCaaS solutions are scalable and flexible, allowing organizations to add or remove services based on changing business needs.

How does SD-WAN and UCaaS compliment each other?

When SD-WAN and UCaaS are used together, they can provide a powerful combination of benefits. For example, SD-WAN can provide reliable and secure connectivity for UCaaS services, ensuring that voice and video traffic is prioritized and delivered without interruption. Additionally, SD-WAN can optimize network traffic to reduce latency, which is critical for real-time communication services like voice and video.

UCaaS can also benefit from SD-WAN by leveraging the multiple WAN connections to improve voice and video quality. For example, if one connection experiences high packet loss or latency, SD-WAN can automatically route traffic to a different connection to maintain a high-quality experience. This capability can be especially important for remote workers who may be using their home internet connection, which can be unreliable.

SD-WAN and UCaaS can complement each other in delivering reliable, high-quality communication and collaboration services. Organizations can benefit from the flexibility and scalability of UCaaS while leveraging the security and optimization capabilities of SD-WAN. As a result, businesses can streamline their network operations and improve their overall productivity and efficiency