Managed SD WAN enables better use of network capacity by providing more intelligent control over network services.
Our Managed SD WAN solutions use application-aware routing to guide your data along the right path to its destination.
With Managed SD WAN, you can keep private networks clear for more demanding apps and send less-critical data over public networks.
Now, your IT can stay focused on core projects instead of managing networks.
Prioritize WAN traffic and make adjustments on the fly based on fluctuating demands.
Use network bandwidth more efficiently and save costs by only paying for what you need.
Get peace of mind by allowing our experts to plan, monitor, manage and secure your network—backed by stringent service level agreements (SLAs).
Easily update to the latest technologies as your business needs evolve.
Verizon brings decades of expertise in designing, transitioning, implementing and managing SD WAN networks.
You’ll get access to preparatory, automated, near real-time global monitoring and controls with customer-accessible reporting via the Verizon Enterprise Center.
Our Managed SD WAN service includes support for multiple technology partner solutions.
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Discover how a retail bank easily scaled thousands of locations with centralized administration and improved traffic prioritization using Managed SD WAN.
Learn why Gartner has recognized Verizon as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Network Services, Global for 17 years.*
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We support four deployment options, which can be combined for optimum flexibility:
On-premises/DIY SD WAN requires your organization to purchase, install and configure your own networking hardware and software without the help of an outside third party. Internal IT staff will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and service of the SD WAN’s equipment, connections and software. The upside to this method is that you’ll have full control over your networks, but the downside is that it will take up IT staff and resources that could be used on more critical needs.
Managed SD WAN outsources networking applications and services to a third-party managed service provider (MSP). The benefit of using Managed SD WAN is that you get expert service and support, which frees up internal IT staff and resources that can focus on other tasks. The MSP also offers service level agreements (SLAs) that specify guaranteed networking uptime and performance. The MSP optionally furnishes the hardware and software, plus their setup and configuration, and also offers networking and transport services to each location within your organization. However, you may have limited control over certain aspects of your network using this service.
SD WAN helps you simplify managing and operating your organization’s network by rearranging network resources to deliver optimal bandwidth performance, strong security and greater efficiency.
The service uses programmed software to take advantage of multiple network connections and their characteristics to help keep certain applications on the best underlying connection, freeing up your most reliable network connection to handle your most mission-critical traffic.
*2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global. Published: 22 February 2023. Analyst(s) Danellie Young, Karen Brown, Gaspar Valdivia. As a Leader in Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global, 2015–2023; as a Leader in Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers in 2011–2014; as Verizon Business in Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers 2005, 2007, 2009–2010; as Verizon Business in Magic Quadrant for Managed and Professional Network Service Providers, North America in 2008.
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