No need for expensive MPLS or public internet connection fees to transmit data securely between cloud applications, sites and devices. Reduce IT staff time by using a graphical interface (UI) that's easy to use. From a central portal, you can quickly create custom policies for multiple branches. Cloud computing alters the traffic flow, which creates security and performance challenges for networks. SD-WAN offers solutions to address these challenges. Security SD WANs are equipped with security solutions that ensure data is transmitted securely between office locations as well as to and from remote users. These technologies include dynamic encrypted networks, network intrusion detection/prevention and traffic reporting/visibility solutions. To ensure maximum network performance, the ideal SD WAN provider combines its services with those of top cybersecurity companies. Managed SD WANs are designed to support cloud-first strategy by directing application traffic directly towards the nearest data center or cloud gateway using the best path possible based on the network performance requirements and security. This improves UCaaS quality by eliminating backhauling to data centers and reducing latency; further, SD-WANs increase existing security infrastructure's efficiency by permitting traffic to trusted destinations/applications to bypass extensive scanning/analysis equipment thereby freeing up resources for more suspicious traffic, leading to significant cost savings for enterprises.