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Identifying the key cost levers and determining the ROI of SD-WAN is a key aspect of the decision-making process. Not all SD-WAN solutions are the same and the ROI will depend on the architecture, the business model and the technology chosen. But with the right combination, SD-WAN will provide to be the most cost-effective solution for the modern enterprise.
A detailed ROI calculation will take into account a number of factors like size of the organization, the number of applications hosted in the cloud, the number of remote branch locations / sites, the bandwidth requirements per site, the number of International locations, the current MPLS spend, security and the current operations model. These factors can be bucketed into the following key areas:
SaaS adoption and cloud migration have increased bandwidth requirements. MPLS is sometimes a significantly more expensive and less flexible solution to address this need. SD-WAN allows the judicious use of other transport mechanisms like broadband internet (DIA) thus reducing the transport costs. Further, solutions like Aryaka’s Cloud-First SD-WAN as-a-service comes with a global network of Layer 2 PoPs that provide equal or better than MPLS quality.
OpEx is a big part of network costs. The cost of training highly skilled network professionals can be a significant part of the expense. In an as-a-service Cloud-First SD-WAN these costs are significantly reduced. Also, the availability of a centralized and unified operations and management system provides the necessary visibility across the network, thus reducing the need for Network Operations Center (NOC) professionals.
While comparing different SD-WAN solutions, one must also factor in the cost of deploying the solution. Aryaka’s cloud first WAN eliminates the cost entirely on account of being an as-a-service model.
Typically, WAN Optimization requires an additional investment in terms of hardware and manpower. Aryaka’s as-a-service SD-WAN offers integrated WAN Optimization as part of the solution. This further reduces the overall cost of ownership.
The costs associated with new SD-WAN equipment should be factored into the overall ROI. Aryaka’s cloud-first SD-WAN solution eliminates this cost by providing an as-a-service model.
MPLS Transport
SaaS adoption and cloud migration have increased bandwidth requirements. MPLS is sometimes a significantly more expensive and less flexible solution to address this need. SD-WAN allows the judicious use of other transport mechanisms like broadband internet (DIA) thus reducing the transport costs. Further, solutions like Aryaka’s Cloud-First SD-WAN as-a-service comes with a global network of Layer 2 PoPs that provide equal or better than MPLS quality.
Operations
OpEx is a big part of network costs. The cost of training highly skilled network professionals can be a significant part of the expense. In an as-a-service Cloud-First SD-WAN these costs are significantly reduced. Also, the availability of a centralized and unified operations and management system provides the necessary visibility across the network, thus reducing the need for Network Operations Center (NOC) professionals.
Deployment
While comparing different SD-WAN solutions, one must also factor in the cost of deploying the solution. Aryaka’s cloud first WAN eliminates the cost entirely on account of being an as-a-service model.
WAN Optimisation
Typically, WAN Optimization requires an additional investment in terms of hardware and manpower. Aryaka’s as-a-service SD-WAN offers integrated WAN Optimization as part of the solution. This further reduces the overall cost of ownership.
SD-WAN Hardware CapEx
The costs associated with new SD-WAN equipment should be factored into the overall ROI. Aryaka’s cloud-first SD-WAN solution eliminates this cost by providing an as-a-service model.
ROI of SD-WAN-as-a-Service
SD-WAN continues to lure more-and-more network professionals and CIO’s. Learn how deploying an SD-WAN Solution can go beyond regular cost savings.
What IT Leaders Should Know About the SD-WAN Market
Read this white paper to understand industry analysts’ predictions about the growth of the SD-WAN market and why they matter to IT leaders preparing for digital transformation initiatives.
Aryaka Global SD-WAN:
Company Brief
Aryaka’s global SD-WAN provides fast, reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity, and application acceleration to globally distributed enterprises.
ROI of SD-WAN-as-a-Service
SD-WAN continues to lure more-and-more network professionals and CIO’s. Learn how deploying an SD-WAN Solution can go beyond regular cost savings.
What IT Leaders Should Know About the SD-WAN Market
Read this white paper to understand industry analysts’ predictions about the growth of the SD-WAN market and why they matter to IT leaders preparing for digital transformation initiatives.
Aryaka Global SD-WAN:
Company Brief
Aryaka’s global SD-WAN provides fast, reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity, and application acceleration to globally distributed enterprises.
