WWT: SD-WAN Presentation from Cisco Live 2017
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This document discusses SD-WAN and how WWT can help enterprises with SD-WAN solutions. It notes that over 30 SD-WAN vendors exist, that the WAN is the most expensive area of network infrastructure, and that only 6% of CEOs consider their WAN cost-effective. It then lists reasons for SD-WAN like cost reduction, improved experience, and maintained security. The document outlines where many enterprises are in adopting non-traditional WAN solutions and how WWT can help through workshops, demonstration environments, proofs of concept, and managing the full lifecycle of SD-WAN deployment and support.
WWT: SD-WAN Presentation from Cisco Live 2017
- 1. Is SD-WAN in your DNA?
- 2. [email protected] 618-719-6014 @BillThompsonWWT www.linkedin.com/in/billthompsonWWT Bill Thompson Principal Architect • 20+ years in IT • Based in St Louis, Mo • Passionate about Network Automation and Programmability FUN FACT My first career choice was to be a Dentist
- 3. How many SD-WAN vendors are on the market? 30+ What is the most expensive area of network infrastructure?1 A) Data Center B) Campus C) Security D) WAN In a Gartner Poll2 , what percentage of CEO’s considered their WAN cost- effective and agile? 6 percent 1 Gartner Blog Network – “Happy Birthday, SD-WAN”, May 2016 2 Gartner - “Market Guide for WAN Edge Infrastructure”, March 2017
- 4. Improve Experience Cost Reduction Maintain Security Simple Why SD-WAN?
- 5. Traditional WAN Production Deployment Non-Traditional Solution Carrier Contracts Sweating Assets/Licensing InfoSec (especially for Direct Internet Access) IT Training and Experience Change in NetOps Many large, high-profile WWT customers are in this part of the cycle Technology Selection Where are Enterprises at today?
- 6. How can WWT help bridge the gap? Workshops, Design sessions Demonstration environments and Sandboxes Proofs of Concept
- 7. WWT Total Business Solutions Discover Evaluate Decide Deploy Manage Lifecycle WE DON’T JUST ADVISE - WE DO WWT SIMPLIFIES THE COMPLEX