IT Glossary / Networking & Infrastructure

SD-WAN

A WAN architecture that dynamically routes traffic across multiple links for performance and failover. SD-WAN simplifies VPN management and improves service availability when governed by managed network services.

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Why this matters to Ohio SMBs

SD-WAN directly impacts uptime, compliance, and customer trust for businesses across Dayton and the Midwest. Clear understanding of this term helps leadership make better investments and avoid costly downtime.

Related problems businesses face

  • Confusion around SD-WAN causing stalled projects or poor vendor decisions.
  • Gaps in security or reliability because SD-WAN is not implemented correctly.
  • Teams lacking a roadmap that ties SD-WAN to budgets, compliance, and growth.

How MNI approaches it

We pair a vCIO-led roadmap with hands-on engineers to design, deploy, and manage SD-WAN in your environment. That includes clear SLAs, executive-ready updates, and integrations with your existing stack.

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