{"id":9302,"date":"2024-03-06T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zayo.zayowebservers.com\/?post_type=resources&p=9302"},"modified":"2025-03-27T12:27:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T18:27:10","slug":"cloud-integrated-sd-wan-bridging-enterprise-edge-and-cloud-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/es\/resources\/cloud-integrated-sd-wan-bridging-enterprise-edge-and-cloud-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN: Bridging Enterprise Edge and Cloud Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the late 90s, a networking technology star named MPLS was born. Before Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) was introduced to the networking world, sending data across the network was slow and inefficient. MPLS shattered existing models, reduced complexities in routing protocols, and made networks faster, more efficient, and more reliable than ever before. It was revolutionary for its time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, once groundbreaking networking technologies like MPLS simply weren\u2019t made for our cloud-based, hybrid work world. Today, forward-thinking enterprises are transitioning from legacy networking solutions like MPLS or VPN to SD-WAN<\/a> for more efficient networks, better equipped for the digital and dispersed workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though necessary, transitioning from legacy solutions to new ones can be daunting. The transition can introduce new complexities and costs into your ecosystem of networking solutions \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN: The Networking Solution for the Cloud Era<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why Zayo is introducing Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN \u2013 a new feature to our Managed Edge solution where we co-host the SD-WAN gateways that connect directly into our fiber network. Whether or not the Zayo network runs through your building, you can now easily and cost-effectively connect directly and privately to the Cloud and integrate your legacy systems to SD-WAN, at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into some of the key benefits of Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN from Zayo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. It makes transitioning from legacy systems easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no question \u2013 if your business relies on legacy technologies today, you risk falling behind. With Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN, your transition to a cloud-based solution is easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN, you can gradually introduce SD-WAN to your locations, allowing your existing network solutions and SD-WAN to coexist instead of ripping out your current solution and replacing it with a new one all at once. That means if you have a legacy MPLS solution or dedicated network connection in your network core now, you can integrate your legacy network solutions while introducing SD-WAN. This gradual transition ensures that your network remains functional and your business keeps running while you make the switch to a more modern infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zayo makes the transition simple. Our expert team is here to support you at whatever level is needed. There are many options available for incremental SD-WAN adoption:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. It enables cloud access from anywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most critical elements of network transformation is connecting to the Cloud. By tapping into Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN, you can establish a true edge-to-core-to-cloud network that allows anyone, anywhere to access applications and data stored in the Cloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, Zayo\u2019s CloudLink \u2013 our private connection to your cloud providers \u2013 enables seamless multi-cloud connections from any location with ultra-low latency data transfer and enhanced application access. CloudLink, when paired with Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN, allows you to connect all of your locations physically and in the Cloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Used together, CloudLink<\/a> and Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN reduce cloud migration costs and usage expenses, saving you a lot of money that would otherwise be spent on the cloud service provider\u2019s (CSP\u2019s) connection in and out of the Cloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a more stable network, easy and fast access to data, smoothly running applications, and big savings on data egress fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. It simplifies your network and saves you money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditional CSP models introduce complexity and cost into infrastructure modernization. Luckily, working with Zayo isn\u2019t just good for your network, it\u2019s good for your wallet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN makes connecting to the Cloud more cost-effective. On average, customers save 70% on operational costs with Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN using Zayo\u2019s solution in comparison to the traditional over-the-top model. You only pay for the services you use while enjoying dedicated, private, reliable, and guaranteed connectivity \u2013 without the expense of building the physical network infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SD-WAN already offered centralized management, dynamic traffic routing, application visibility and control, and greater integration with cloud services than its predecessors. Now, Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN makes it even easier to connect to the cloud cost-effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Zayo’s Comprehensive Managed Edge Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making the transition from legacy technologies to SD-WAN can be easy.  Zayo offers a whole suite of edge solutions under our Managed Edge portfolio<\/a> to help optimize network performance, reduce network complexities, and increase reliability. Cloud-Integrated SD-WAN is our latest enhancement to your network edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Altogether, Zayo\u2019s Managed Edge portfolio offers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n