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SD-WAN Solutions Provider

For businesses, strong and reliable connectivity is a must, especially when managing multiple sites. Performance Networks offers SD-WAN solutions designed to address network inefficiencies, insufficient scalability and security vulnerabilities by providing centralised control, optimised bandwidth usage, and enhanced security protocols across distributed networks.

Our SD-WAN services help ensure high-performance connections with reduced latency, robust data protection, and cost-effective management. This enables businesses to maintain a reliable, secure, and agile network infrastructure that scales easily with their needs.

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Infographic explaining how Performance Networks' SD-WAN solutions work, highlighting features such as application resilience, AI-powered security services, integrated advanced security, seamless transition to SASE and SD-Branch, end-to-end visibility analytics, scalable high performance, multi-cloud on-ramp, zero-touch provisioning, centralised orchestration, and SASE capabilities.

What is SD-WAN?

What is SD-WAN? SD-WAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Networking, which is a type of networking technology that allows businesses to connect their geographically-dispersed locations over a Wide Area Network (WAN) in a more efficient and cost-effective way than traditional WANs, or MPLS.

SD-WAN uses various technologies such as virtualisation, software-defined networking (SDN), and cloud-based management to enable businesses to create a more agile and responsive network. It can also optimise the use of available bandwidth by automatically selecting the best path for traffic based on policies and network conditions.

SD-WAN provides robust load balancing by distributing traffic across multiple lines, such as a 50/50 or 70/30 split, to maximise bandwidth. Users can define specific connections for certain applications, like routing VoIP over one link and data over another, enhancing performance.

Failover capabilities allow automatic switching if a link fails, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity. The solution scales easily from single-site setups to multi-site networks across regions, all managed through a single device that combines SD-WAN and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities for streamlined control.

SD-WAN Benefits

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Operational Simplicity

Streamline network management with centralised controls and simplified configurations, reducing administrative overhead.

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Carrier-Independent Connectivity

SD-WAN allows for flexible, multi-carrier support, optimising ROI through cost-effective network solutions.

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Improved Security

Integrated security features protect data across the network, safeguarding sensitive information and reducing vulnerabilities.

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Enhanced Performance

Optimise application performance with intelligent routing, resulting in faster, more reliable connections.

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Direct Cloud Access

Provides direct access to cloud applications, reducing latency and enhancing user experience.

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Foundation for SASE

Lays the groundwork for a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategy, integrating security and connectivity.

Deploying SD-WAN

As a leading UK-based provider of managed SD-WAN solutions, we deliver secure, cost-effective, and resilient network setups for businesses, regardless of scale or location. Our network services include in-depth network design and audits, ensuring each SD-WAN configuration aligns with unique business needs and maximises security and efficiency.

With ongoing support, proactive maintenance, and managed network services, Performance Networks keeps your network performing optimally, providing expert guidance as your network grows, ensuring long-term reliability and protection for your commercial operations. Speak to our team today about how SD-WAN can help your business scale in a secure and futureproof way.

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SD-WAN Security

SD-WAN enhances network security by prioritising and optimising connectivity. The flexibility of SD-WAN means it can integrate with additional security tools to suit expanding networks—particularly important as IoT devices increase.

For many businesses, the growth in connected devices makes security critical. This is where SD-WAN’s centralised management becomes vital, allowing for highly specific security policies and controlled access across all devices and locations. In addition, SD-WAN uses encryption for site-to-site traffic, protecting data from interception and ensuring secure data transfer.

A growing trend involves integrating SD-WAN with a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework. By merging network and security services into a single cloud-native solution, SASE provides enhanced security. This combined approach addresses more thorough security needs, covering web access and cloud protection.

For businesses handling sensitive data across potentially vulnerable networks, integrating SD-WAN with SASE strengthens connectivity and security in one unified framework. This alignment offers a powerful, resilient network environment that is both performance-optimised and robustly secure.

If your business operates across multiple locations and you are struggling with security and connectivity, speak to our team about SD-WAN Solutions today.

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What does SD-WAN Cost?

Installing previous MLPS systems required significant capital expenditure on hardware.

SD-WAN does not require specific investment. One of the major benefits is that it uses commercial off-the-shelf equipment or existing hardware.

  • The cost to the business is usually through a managed service monthly subscription, which can be tailored to each company’s needs.
  • The ability to manage the network centrally and connect to applications through inexpensive 5G, satellite, and direct internet reduces cost and increases efficiency.
  • Scalability – the service can be matched to the current size and needs of the organisation.
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What Our Customers Are Saying

"We were grateful that Performance Networks pulled out all the stops to deliver a project within a very tight timescale and to budget. From the planning to the implementation, the Performance Network team worked closely with the BISC IT team, ensuring what was provided best suited the BISC’s needs. And even when things did not go to plan, the Performance Networks team adapted quickly to the new situation and came up with alternative approaches which delivered the same objectives to the same cost. The rural location and older buildings with their associated infrastructure make any BISC IT project a challenge, but Performance Networks overcame every obstacle without hesitation, delivered as promised and followed up with post-implementation support which was unfailing. We would happily turn to Performance Networks again for future projects."

Sarah Butler – Librarian and Head of Learning, BISC

"From the first point of contact Performance Networks have been amazing. They are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to networks and WiFi and are able to turn a complex topic into something simple and easy to understand. I can’t recommend them enough to anyone who needs a new network or is experiencing performance or connectivity issues with their existing network."

Steven Bennett, Head of IT, Manchester Central

"Performance Networks’ knowledge and expertise on WiFi solutions were invaluable to us during this huge and complex upscale project, and we are delighted with the work they have completed over the last few months.” “We’re really pleased to have completed this project, which is quite an undertaking and brings the technical infrastructure of our 19th century Palace very much up to speed with modern-day requirements."

Nick Johnson, IT Manager, Alexandra Palace

"Performance Networks resolved a complex ongoing WiFi issue in one visit; they are fast to respond and highly professional. We have since engaged them for further WiFi consultancy and thoroughly recommend their services."

David Jackson, DHL

"WiFi is now only an issue if it’s not available – and these occasions have been very few and far between. Access Points are remotely monitored so that Performance Networks can inform management if there is a problem even before they’re aware. Guests have a support line to call in case of difficulty. Performance Networks has helped Ragdale Hall to update its infrastructure to meet the requirements of the business, which is more and more reliant on technology. Guests and suppliers want instant communication, they need banks to provide immediate authorisations. All of this depends upon a stable platform, with excellent response when issues arise. As with WiFi, Ragdale Hall’s staff are only concerned when the technology gets in the way of providing outstanding customer service. Performance Networks have provided that stability and have been pro-active in ensuring that Ragdale Hall maintains and improves its systems."

Keith Palmer, IT Systems manager Ragdale Hall

"I have worked with several WiFi providers over 15 years at CCT, and Performance Networks are the only one who have truly understood the needs of our organisation. With three large conference centres that experience high guest footfall, our WiFi requirements are significant. Performance Networks have delivered a solution that meets our needs fully. I’ve been really impressed with their service after the installation too. They monitor our entire network and their support is second-to-none, proactively identifying and resolving issues before we’re even aware of them! I’m confident to say that our WiFi is sector-leading, which has a huge impact on guest experience."

Grant Farrant, Operations Director

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