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5 use cases for Cisco SD WAN
As enterprises move applications to the cloud, applications and data need to be accessible from anywhere with security and speed.
Only Cisco SD-WAN delivers applications to users and devices across any cloud without compromising on security, visibility, or
performance.
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Secure automated software-defined WAN (SD-WAN)
Enterprises are looking for an agile controller-based solution that meets the performance and security requirements of today’s
workplace. Cisco SD-WAN provides comprehensive on-premises and cloud-based security, enabling enterprises to transition to a
secure access service edge (SASE) architecture where and when it is needed, in a secure and agile manner.
Drive business agility with on-premises security and a cloud-delivered SASE model that best fits the need of organisations.
Ensure end-to-end visibility, segmentation policy management, and security enforcement across the network with a single WAN
fabric.
Enable full integration with the cloud-delivered Cisco Umbrella platform for a truly zero-touch experience.
58%
58% faster implementation of policy and configuration changes
65%
65% lower cost of connectivity
Application performance optimisation
Design a global network where critical enterprise applications always maintain the highest service-level agreements (SLAs) and optimal
performance, even if problems occur in the network.
Visualise in-depth analytics and historical insights for troubleshooting and root-cause analysis with a single dashboard.
Mitigate network issues in real time with automated dynamic path selection, which automatically steers critical applications around
network problems.
Route traffic more efficiently using URL categorisation to create separate policies around specific types of Microsoft 365 traffic.
Access multiple clouds using a single WAN fabric to securely connect users to cloud applications from anywhere.
48%
Average 48% reduced application latency across major deployments
100%
100% application uptime during hurricane blackouts for a national food distributor
Direct internet access (DIA)
DIA optimises branch workloads while increasing security and improving application performance. The result is efficient and cost-
effective secure access to the network.
Accelerate to a SASE architecture with the cloud-delivered Cisco Umbrella platform, which offers protection against security blind
spots and cyber threats.
Simplify security management with integrated workflows, unified security policies, and threat insights across branches and remote
workers.
Provide the ability to segment and prioritise network traffic such as critical cloud applications, unified communications, guest access,
and more.
94%
94% reduction in unplanned downtime
33%
33% more efficient in WAN management
Branch security
Cisco SD-WAN provides WAN access and helps enterprises meet compliance demands on site while offering constant protection
against all cyber threats from branches to multicloud software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments.
Mitigate the latest security threats with an application-aware enterprise firewall, the Snort intrusion prevention system, powerful
encryption performance, URL filtering, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and more.
Ensure a consistent quality of experience (QoE) and predicable performance for critical applications.
Meet data compliance requirements in every major vertical, including highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare,
utilities, and government.
Add optional automated integration with Cisco Umbrella for a cloud-delivered SASE architecture.
38%
38% lower 5-year cost of WAN operations
59%
59% faster onboarding of new services
Multicloud access
Connect branches and a remote workforce to multicloud applications seamlessly with unified visibility and management.
Accelerate multicloud access with Cloud OnRamp tools for SaaS and public cloud infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) applications.
Optimize Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and other critical SaaS applications in real time with visibility and control.
Automate the provisioning, workflow management, and policy enforcement for migrating infrastructure to all major public clouds, such
as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
Consolidate cloud and internet access into a colocation facility for a consistent, centralised security policy enforcement independent
of the cloud provider.
40%
40% improvement in Microsoft 365 performance
Public cloud migration completed in 1 week (estimated 12 months) for a large tech company
Only Cisco can provide integrated, end-to-end security across your WAN, branch, and
multicloud.
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Sources
Business Value of Cisco SD-WAN Solutions: Studying the Results of Deployed Organizations, IDC, April 2019.
Enterprise Grade SD-WAN, Cisco, 2019.
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