NeedToChange is facing many of the problems as other enterprises today, mainly to reduce cost and improve performance. The WAN needs to be flexible enough to support new applications (local or in the cloud), secure against attacks, and be able to meet regulatory requirements. The network problems faced by NeedToChange are the same as other companies with multiple locations, a disaster recovery initiative, and a move to cloud based applications.

To meet these requirements and provide flexibility for the future, Silver Peak recommends a software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) fabric using Silver Peak’s software and appliance solutions. The initial deployment involves applying a virtual WAN overlay using the current WAN infrastructure, which will improve connectivity, performance, and security. Starting with the current infrastructure will allow NeedToChange to complete the initial deployment quickly while also providing flexibility to transform their network from MPLS to Internet connectivity over time.