Enhancing Collaboration, App Performance, and Security with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and Overlay-as-a-Service
Smaller organizations often face outsized WAN challenges like limited budgets, constrained IT staff, and the need for secure, high-performance connections across sites. The solution brief, "Enhancing Collaboration, App Performance, and Security with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN and Overlay-as-a-Service," walks through how Fortinet Secure SD-WAN, combined with Overlay-as-a-Service, delivers cost-efficient connectivity, centralized management, and integrated security. Download the solution brief to explore deployment options and contact Netconverse to discuss how to simplify your WAN strategy.
What is Fortinet Secure SD-WAN?
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is a solution designed to replace legacy branch routers, optimizing user experience while enhancing operational efficiency. It provides secure and reliable connectivity between branch offices, the cloud, and the internet, making it easier for small and midsized businesses to manage their WAN infrastructure. This solution integrates advanced security features directly into the SD-WAN, ensuring comprehensive protection against cyber threats without the need for additional security appliances.
How does Overlay-as-a-Service (OaaS) work?
Overlay-as-a-Service (OaaS) is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering from Fortinet that simplifies the deployment and management of secure interconnections between locations. It allows organizations to quickly establish secure VPN tunnels without the need for extensive IT expertise or dedicated hardware. OaaS streamlines the process of connecting multiple sites, reducing configuration errors and operational costs, while enabling seamless data sharing and collaboration across locations.
What challenges do SMBs face with legacy solutions?
Small and midsized businesses often face several challenges with legacy WAN solutions, including complexity in management, the need for specialized expertise in VPN configuration and routing protocols, and a lack of application layer visibility. These issues can lead to difficulties in troubleshooting and an inability to deliver a superior user experience. Additionally, legacy solutions may not provide the advanced security necessary to protect users and devices, making it harder for SMBs to meet their connectivity and collaboration needs.
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