SD-WAN Solutions Resources

Wide-area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN) let computers and peripheral devices connect and exchange data securely. A WAN connects end-user devices and servers across multiple geographies; a LAN connects physically close devices. Businesses use network management tools to oversee network configuration. LAN and WAN have different network characteristics despite their similar abilities to facilitate network interconnectivity and allow users to share and exchange data and resources.

Getting your enterprise network secure is no walk in the digital park. A decade back, network connectivity was straightforward. Companies simply operated on-premise data centers and servers. Employees used their company-owned devices to access their enterprise network. Securing the perimeter was challenging but not insurmountable. Wide-area networks (WAN), virtual private networks, and firewalls safely connected companies to their networks.

This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. 

This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.

Networks are at the heart of every business. Without them, enterprises will stop running.

The internet is more interconnected than ever, and workloads are growing exponentially.

What if your business network could grow or shrink as needed?

You cannot escape the pervasiveness of software.

Despite the technological advancements that ushered in a new digital age, many aspects of traditional enterprise IT networks remain essentially unchanged.