{"id":17037,"date":"2023-02-14T10:52:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T09:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savecall.de\/sd-wan-changeover-is-it-time-now\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T08:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:27:07","slug":"sd-wan-changeover-is-it-time-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savecall.de\/en\/sd-wan-changeover-is-it-time-now\/","title":{"rendered":"SD-WAN changeover – is it time now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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SD-WAN changeover: is now the right time?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trusted Advisor for IT & Telecommunications Sourcing<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SD-WAN: the foundation of modern corporate networks<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Flexibility, security and performance for your digital future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SD-WAN modernizes your network for cloud and multicloud. SAVECALL shows why now is the right time for the changeover.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
In an increasingly cloud-based business world<\/a>, traditional WAN architectures are reaching their limits. SD-WAN<\/a> enables companies to modernize their networks, operate applications more securely and efficiently and meet the increasing demands of digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In a nutshell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Accelerating digital transformation:<\/strong> SD-WAN improves agility, security and multicloud connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increase cost efficiency:<\/strong> Companies can reduce bandwidth costs and make better use of existing infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seamless migration:<\/strong> Pilot projects and a gradual rollout ensure a smooth transition from conventional WANs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Security as a core factor:<\/strong> Integrated protection mechanisms make SD-WAN the secure basis for modern networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Long-term performance:<\/strong> Continuous monitoring and lifecycle management ensure stability and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The solution:<\/strong> With these foundations, companies create a secure, efficient and scalable network base for digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What this article covers:<\/strong> This article shows why SD-WAN is now indispensable, how to plan your changeover, and how a smooth transition succeeds. The core question: Is your network ready for the digital future, or is your current WAN structure already slowing down your cloud strategy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Why SD-WAN is now a compelling reason<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
How to plan your SD-WAN changeover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
A smooth transition to SD-WAN<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
How SAVECALL supports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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Why SD-WAN is now a compelling reason<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Network stability, security and performance are key to your digital transformation. This is where the software-defined wide area network<\/a> (SD-WAN) comes into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As organizations move their workloads and applications to Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers, traditional WAN architectures are limited for this purpose. Many organizations are turning to SD-WAN<\/a> to support their multicloud ambitions with flexible access options, higher bandwidths, end-to-end security and improved usability. SD-WAN comes in many forms. Choosing the right provider and the right solution is essential to avoid problems with orchestration and compatibility later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 90 percent of companies state, according to industry surveys, that they want to address the topic of SD-WAN within 24 months in order to adapt their networks to users, be flexible and take advantage of the opportunities in a rapidly developing digital economy. Early SD-WAN deployments focused on savings, as they allowed organizations to balance and distribute budget allocation between MPLS and the more economical broadband connectivity. However, SD-WAN adopters report other significant and potentially transformative benefits. These include more reliable access to business applications, as well as improved multicloud application access, allowing users to access cloud services from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to plan your SD-WAN changeover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SD-WAN is a decisive factor for digital transformation today. Companies should consider the business case for introducing SD-WAN. However, before you begin your SD-WAN transition, we recommend analyzing whether your network strategy aligns with your overall digital business goals. This means that you need to reflect the requirements of the business units and users as well as the IT teams and their security expectations. Security plays a crucial role in enterprise networks and should be an integral part of the SD-WAN design. When selecting potential SD-WAN vendors, it is essential to consider their security capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A smooth transition to SD-WAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Converting a network can be time consuming as well as risky and disruptive to business operations. With a pilot project that includes a number of different site types, you can test the impact of SD-WAN on your network sites and applications. The more details you have in the test phase, the more confident you can be in implementing SD-WAN. It also gives you the opportunity to eliminate any problems that may arise before the general rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The network is the backbone of digital business, so migration needs to be as smooth and seamless as possible. But not all SD-WAN solutions are the same. Therefore, it is advisable to evaluate SD-WAN vendors in terms of their product portfolio, deployment models, track record and procurement strategy to ensure they are fit for purpose and support the migration requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once SD-WAN has been introduced, the work does not stop. Many management areas may fall under your responsibility, depending on the network’s operating model (in-house, third-party or hybrid management). The technology is also very dynamic. To deliver on the promise of greater resilience, agility and flexibility, SD-WAN requires end-to-end monitoring and full lifecycle management to maintain the technical integrity of the solution and improve its performance over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How SAVECALL supports your SD-WAN changeover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SAVECALL will be happy to support you in selecting the right SD-WAN provider and accompany you throughout the migration process, vendor-neutral and with access to more than 80 carrier and manufacturer partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Conclusion: now is the right time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Now is the right time. If you have not yet initiated your SD-WAN migration, it is time to start. An SD-WAN migration won’t happen overnight, and depending on the size of your organization, you’ll likely be running SD-WAN and WAN sites side by side for a while. But SD-WAN will provide the backbone for your future cloud-native strategies and deliver the multi-cloud architecture your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Frank Frommknecht<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Key Account Consultant, SAVECALL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SAVECALL, “SD-WAN for Businesses: Providers, Cost & Benefits”, savecall.de\/sd-wan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SAVECALL, “MPLS for Businesses: Providers & Cost”, savecall.de\/en\/mpls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
SAVECALL, “Enterprise WAN: SD-WAN, MPLS & Ethernet”, savecall.de\/en\/wan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Frequently asked questions about the SD-WAN changeover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why should companies switch to SD-WAN now?<\/strong>
Traditional WAN architectures reach their limits as companies increasingly shift workloads to IaaS and SaaS providers. SD-WAN supports multicloud ambitions with flexible access options, higher bandwidths, end-to-end security and improved usability. According to industry surveys, many companies plan to address SD-WAN within the next two years to make their networks more flexible and capture opportunities in the digital economy. Starting now avoids falling behind on cloud performance.<\/p> <\/div>
What economic benefit does SD-WAN offer over MPLS?<\/strong>
Early SD-WAN deployments focused mainly on cost savings, as they allowed companies to rebalance budget allocation between expensive MPLS and more economical broadband connectivity. Beyond that, companies report more reliable access to business applications and improved multicloud access, letting users reach cloud services from anywhere. SD-WAN is therefore not just a cost question but also a gain in agility and performance.<\/p> <\/div>
How should a company plan an SD-WAN changeover?<\/strong>
Before starting, check whether your network strategy aligns with your overall digital business goals. This means bringing together the requirements of business units, users and IT teams along with their security expectations. Since security plays a decisive role in enterprise networks, it should be an integral part of the SD-WAN design and considered from the outset when evaluating vendors.<\/p> <\/div>
How does a smooth transition to SD-WAN succeed?<\/strong>
A pilot project covering different site types helps test the impact of SD-WAN on network locations and applications in advance. The more detail you gather during the test phase, the more confidently you can roll out SD-WAN afterward, and issues can be resolved before the general rollout. Since not all SD-WAN solutions are alike, it also pays to compare vendors on product portfolio, deployment model, track record and procurement strategy.<\/p> <\/div>
Does the work end once SD-WAN is introduced?<\/strong>
No, introduction is really where ongoing operations begin. Depending on the operating model, whether in-house, third-party or hybrid management, many management tasks fall to the company or its provider. Since the technology keeps evolving dynamically, continuous monitoring and full lifecycle management are needed to maintain technical integrity and performance over time.<\/p> <\/div>
Can SD-WAN and classic WAN run side by side?<\/strong>
Yes, an SD-WAN migration usually happens gradually rather than overnight. Depending on company size, SD-WAN and classic WAN sites typically run in parallel for a while until the changeover is fully complete. This reduces the risk of business disruption and lets lessons from early sites inform the rest of the migration. SAVECALL plans this transition together with you.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n
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