||SD-WAN continues to rise in demand as a viable option for organizations looking for the ultimate efficiency when it comes to maintenance and configurations, as well as deploying services and business sites. Particularly, as companies are embarking on more complex cloud and network journeys, the ability to simplify WAN operations with software-defined technologies, is key.  You can dive deeper into SD-WAN demand and trends across the industry in our first and second articles in the ‘software-defined everything’ series. But for now, let’s get into how organizations can source these services, starting with three things to consider when going through the procurement process: 1. Be in the know with competitive pricing Just as with any product or service, where there are multiple key players offering a solution, it’s important to know and compare your options to ensure you’re getting the best possible pricing to suit your budget.  Network projects can blow out substantially, and when you’re making a commitment to an arguably progressive digital technology like SD-WAN, you want to know you’re doing so without investing more than is needed.  Consider how this might also tie into other services you’re sourcing. Perhaps you’re planning to use SD-WAN in conjunction with your […]
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