SD-WAN use case

Cloud and application optimisation

 

 

SD-WAN use case Cloud and application optimisation After

Delivering consistent performance for cloud applications is critical, but legacy MPLS networks often struggle to keep pace.

When trying to support cloud-first strategies over outdated WAN infrastructure many organisations face dropped traffic, congestion, and rising costs.

Ensure seamless access to cloud services with PCCW Global’s Managed SD-WAN Gateway. Benefit from an intelligent, application-aware network that prioritises mission-critical traffic while optimising bandwidth efficiency.

Before - Barriers to cloud performance  

  • Poor performance and inefficient use of MPLS bandwidth.
  • Critical application traffic dropped due to packet losses, congestion, and latency.
  • High costs to maintain and upgrade legacy MPLS WAN subscriptions.

SD-WAN use case Cloud and application optimisation Before
After - Unlocking a smarter network   

  • Optimised WAN bandwidth through intelligent traffic steering.
  • Improved performance by using PCCW Global’s SD-WAN gateway. 
  • Critical traffic routed across both Internet and MPLS to reduce congestion and avoid unnecessary MPLS upgrades.
  • Centralised Quality of Service (QoS) policies to ensure key applications receive the priority they need.

SD-WAN use case Cloud and application optimisation After

Results - Measurable business value 

  • With intelligent traffic steering and dynamic path selection, critical application traffic is prioritised and routed efficiently across both MPLS and internet links – eliminating the common issues of congestion, packet loss, and latency found in legacy WAN environments.
  • Results in significantly enhanced user experience and application responsiveness, especially for cloud-based services like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and other SaaS platforms.
  • By offloading non-critical traffic to the internet, organisations maximise the utilisation of their existing bandwidth and avoid costly MPLS upgrades. Additionally, the SD-WAN gateway enables centralised Quality of Service (QoS) policies to ensure mission-critical traffic receives the bandwidth and priority it needs.
  • The outcome is a more agile, cost-effective, and performance-optimised network that directly supports business productivity, scalability, and digital transformation initiatives.

Want to know more about our Managed SD-WAN solution? 

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  • How your business can benefit from our Managed SD-WAN solution
  • Why you should choose our Managed SD-WAN solution.
  • An overview of our SD-WAN services and capabilities.

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