Appledore Research has just published a new market outlook on SD-WAN for Enterprise. This report is written to enable an Enterprise to gain the most benefit from SD-WAN and related technologies. This is the 3rd in a series of “Market Outlook” reports covering SD-WAN. Enterprise SD-WAN Appledore believe that SD-WAN technology holds great promise for both enterprises and CSPs. We also believe that it is a misunderstood, or at least often misused, term. The report identifies the core capabilities that must be present in any serious SD-WAN offer, and how these form the foundation for long-term value to enterprises. In particular, we look at the characteristics that allow leading SD-WANs to be self-managing and achieve very high degrees of automation, including a proper closed loop based on intent. Dynamic Enterprise Edge We look at the emergence of a new “Dynamic Enterprise Edge” – with the capability to transform the way enterprises can obtain and consume WAN-related communications services. The report explores the concept of the dynamic enterprise edge, based on network virtualization technology, “uCPE” and the SD-WAN edge device as a VNF. It explores how CSPs can transform their relationship with, and potentially their value proposition to, enterprises. RAIN – Redundant […]