Optimizing Application Connections and Improving Security Posture Among Top SD-WAN Deployment Drivers
May 02 2024 - 8:00AM
GTT Communications Inc., a leading global provider of managed
network and security services to multinational organizations, today
announced the results of a new study that shows current SD-WAN
deployments are mainly driven by the need to optimize network
connections to cloud-based applications (86%) and improve overall
security posture (81%). The findings underscore the strategic
importance of SD-WAN in enhancing connectivity to cloud services
and ensuring access to critical resources supporting productivity
and operational agility, while bolstering cybersecurity measures
against ever-evolving threats.
The results of the study, conducted by Hanover
Research and commissioned by GTT, reflect the importance of SD-WAN
as a foundation for the enterprise networking and security stack.
SD-WAN continues to see rapid cross-industry growth and technology
enhancements, marked by the integration of AI and automation
features. Notably, it is also a key component in the convergence
with advanced security championed by the Secure Access Service Edge
(SASE) framework, which integrates managed cloud-based security
(also known as Secure Service Edge) and SD-WAN into a complete
solution.
“As organizations become more digital, distributed
and data-driven, managed SD-WAN continues to provide the foundation
for the flexibility, security and efficiency needed to address
their use cases and deliver the right business outcomes,” said Tom
Major, senior vice president, Product Management, GTT. “Rapid
innovation and security convergence through frameworks like SASE
are driving shorter cycles for solution reviews and upgrades.
Managed service providers can help organizations address their need
to evolve, based on the ongoing technological innovations in this
space, as well as the added complexity of selecting the best
networking, security and connectivity for their businesses to align
cost, performance and security requirements.”
According to the study, most enterprises (80%) now
conduct regular upgrades of their SD-WAN solutions within two years
— with around a third of these (34%) doing so every year.
Organizational awareness and readiness in the area of security is
also reflected, with 100% of those surveyed reporting that they
plan to integrate security when deploying SD-WAN either as a
multiple vendor, best-in-class choice (70%) or as a single stack,
single vendor solution (30%).
The research shows that enterprises are
experiencing increasing network complexity and risk, brought on by
rapid data traffic growth, reliance on cloud-based applications and
the shift to distributed workforces. In response, managed service
providers are called upon to deploy and manage SD-WAN services.
According to GTT’s research, 77% of the organizations surveyed that
are currently using SD-WAN have partnered with an MSP.
On behalf of GTT, Hanover Research surveyed 230
IT, operations and networking security decision makers from the
U.S. and Europe at companies driving over $100M in annual
revenue.
For more about the study, click here.
About GTT GTT is a managed
network and security services provider to global organizations. We
design and deliver solutions that leverage advanced cloud,
networking and security technologies. We complement our solutions
with a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and
support teams in local markets around the world. We serve thousands
of national and multinational companies with a portfolio that
includes SD-WAN, security, internet, voice and other connectivity
options. Our services are uniquely enabled by our top-ranked,
global, Tier 1 IP backbone, which spans more than 260 cities on six
continents. The company culture is built on a customer-first
service experience, reinforced by our commitment to operational
excellence and continuous improvement in our business,
environmental, social and governance practices.
For more information, visit gtt.net.
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