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SD-WAN: Smart networking for smart business
For today’s complex network environments, you need a solution that’s both reliable and scalable. Our SD-WAN services, built on Cisco Catalyst and Meraki platforms, provide the foundation for next-generation networking and a clear path to SASE.
Why choose Zen for SD-WAN?
You’re in safe hands
We’re here to support your business at any stage of the SD-WAN journey, from planning to adoption, implementation to ongoing optimisation.
UK support
Tap into a wealth of highly experienced, accredited expertise. We’re one of just ten UK partners to hold the Cisco Powered SD-WAN service award.
The Zen difference
We’re wholly independent, offering organisations a better experience with flexible, bespoke solutions built to your unique requirements.
SD-WAN from Zen: Built around your business
Which SD-WAN platform is right for you?
Whether you need a rich feature set and deep customisation, or something simple and easy to manage – we’ll help you choose the right Cisco technology and service model for your business.
Best suited to larger or more complex networks, with three service tiers available:
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Essentials: A straightforward, scalable entry point into SD-WAN, ideal for smaller estates or IP VPN migrations.
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Business: Designed for mid-sized organisations needing more flexibility and control.
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Enterprise: Fully bespoke architecture, dedicated controller infrastructure, and advanced integration options.
UNLOCK YOUR NETWORKING POTENTIAL
The benefits of SD-WAN
While specific features and capabilities vary between Catalyst and Meraki platforms, SD-WAN offers numerous benefits, including:
Seamless connectivity
Seamlessly connect multiple sites for consistent application performance and data accessibility. If you're expanding through mergers or acquisitions, SD-WAN enables smoother and faster network integration.
Clear network insights
With unparalleled visibility into your network traffic, you can set policies, prioritise critical applications, and ensure your network is always aligned with your business goals.
Smooth performance
SD-WAN dynamically manages bandwidth, ensuring that critical applications like video conferencing or VoIP always run smoothly.
Cost-efficient networking
Achieve cost savings by utilising diverse connectivity options - from broadband to Ethernet - tailored to your budget and needs.
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
Flexible connectivity options
Catering to your connectivity needs: We've built an extensive and robust network boasting nearly 700 Points of Presence, ensuring widespread coverage across the UK. By choosing our network, you can benefit from direct Zen connections and consistent business connectivity, backed by unrivalled support.
Flexible SD-WAN, tailored for transition: We make switching to Zen’s SD-WAN simple, even if you’re in an existing connectivity contract. Our service adapts to your current provider’s connection, and with a choice of Cisco Catalyst or Meraki platforms, we can tailor the perfect solution for your technical and operational needs without waiting for your current contract to end.
Cisco Powered
We're one of just ten UK partners to hold the Cisco Powered SD-WAN service award.
This accreditation gives assurance that our SD-WAN service is powered by Cisco's advanced networking technology, and adheres to Cisco's high standards and specifications.
MODERN SOLUTIONS FOR MODERN NEEDS
Networking in the era of digital transformation
As digital technologies change rapidly, businesses need network solutions that are flexible, scalable, and secure. Traditional WAN architectures may not meet the needs of organisations that expand in both geography and digital domains, but that’s where SD-WAN can help.
Cloud adoption: SD-WAN offers optimised connections to cloud-based service providers, enhancing application performance and driving the growth of modern businesses.
Cost-effective scalability: As your business expands, SD-WAN allows you to easily scale network resources without significant capital expenditure.
Enhanced security: SD-WAN’s integrated security features help keep traffic secure while promptly identifying and mitigating threats to your business through secure access service edge, zero trust network access principles, and comprehensive security services.
Network visibility and control: SD-WAN offers unparalleled visibility into your network traffic, for better decision-making and optimised performance.
Connecting remote workers: A secure and reliable connection for remote workers provides an ideal solution for modern, distributed workforces.
Moving your business traffic
How does SD-WAN work, and how can it boost your business? Watch the video to find out more.
What are the benefits of SD-WAN for businesses?
Learn from industry experts about the key advantages of implementing SD-WAN in your business network infrastructure
SD WAN - Securing your IT with SD WAN
Security is much more than just a product. It isn’t just an IT departments responsibility, it’s a way of working that affects a whole business. Tune in to our experts as they discuss our design philosophy, its application with customers, the inherent security of SD-WAN, and much more.
SD-WAN YOUR WAY
SD-WAN vs Hybrid: finding the right solution for your business
SD-WAN technology delivers application-centric networking by dynamically choosing the best path for each application in real time.
It can enhance efficiency for cloud-based applications through local internet breakout, removing the need for all traffic to be routed through a central location. And SD-WAN can enable connectivity in difficult or expensive to reach areas, as well as enhanced resilience through the use of multiple providers and diverse technologies including 4G and 5G.
But SD-WAN isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Some applications may benefit from a hybrid architecture that combines SD-WAN and MPLS to achieve the right balance of performance, reliability, security, and value.
Our network architects will help you navigate every decision, including which SD-WAN platform – Catalyst or Meraki – is right for your business.
Navigating the Digital Future
Learn more about Zen's relationship with Cisco, explore the benefits of SD-WAN and discover the advantages of a managed service with your guide to SD-WAN from Zen.
4G/5G READY
SD-WAN over 4G and 5G
The best SD-WAN providers offer choice. SD-WAN solutions over 4G and 5G provide a host of business benefits compared to fixed-line connectivity, including:
- Agility: Connect remote locations and areas with limited fixed-line infrastructure, and deploy underlay connectivity to new locations in very short timescales.
- Media diversity: Having a connectivity option that isn't reliant on wires in the ground enables business continuity in the face of threats from civil works that might disrupt connectivity.
- Optimising costs: Bypass the need for pricey physical WAN links with more cost-efficient cellular connections.
Choose from a range of carrier, data and contract options to find the perfect solution for your specific needs. With SD-WAN over 4G or 5G, you can empower your business to thrive in today’s dynamic market.
Learn more about MPLS
This downloadable document addresses the challenges, features and benefits of SD-WAN.
Buyer's checklist
Our free buyer’s checklist helps you assess and prioritise your key considerations when purchasing SD-WAN.
SD-WAN explained
This two-minute video will help you understand what SD-WAN is, how it works, and how it benefits businesses.
SD-WAN as a managed service
An overview of SD-WAN, with a particular focus on managed SD-WAN.
MPLS VS SD-WAN
Prefer an MPLS solution?
We understand that some businesses prefer or need to maintain a traditional MPLS network. Our IP VPN solutions are designed for this, providing the private, high-performance connectivity needed to keep your critical data safe and moving freely.
SD-WAN TESTIMONIALS
What our customers say
We’re proud to keep businesses connected. Our high-performance connectivity, voice, cloud and networking solutions are making a real difference. But don’t just take our word for it…
Zen’s understanding of our business goals, commitment to support, and our longstanding partnership were just as important as their technical expertise.
Zen’s understanding of our business goals, commitment to support, and our longstanding partnership were just as important as their technical expertise.
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