SD-WAN stands for Software-Defined Wide Area Network. It’s a technology that uses software to manage and optimize network traffic across multiple connections. AT&T SD-WAN, a managed SD-WAN solution, offers centralized control, enhanced security, and improved network performance. Providing SD-WAN as a service simplifies site deployment and network management, ensuring efficient, reliable connectivity across all business locations. 

SD-WAN uses software to manage and optimize your network traffic across multiple connections, such as broadband, LTE, and MPLS. AT&T SD-WAN, a managed SD WAN solution, dynamically routes traffic based on real-time conditions, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. SD-WAN as a service simplifies site deployment and network management, providing centralized control, enhanced security, and improved application performance. This solution ensures efficient, secure connectivity across all business locations. 

If you want to optimize your network performance and enhance security, it’s worth exploring managed SD-WAN solutions like AT&T SD-WAN (with one of our partner solutions). Managed SD-WAN simplifies network management, reduces IT complexity, and offers SD-WAN as a service for scalable, cost-effective connectivity. You get reliable, secure connections across multiple locations, supporting seamless business operations and growth. 

An investment in AT&T SD-WAN will give your company improved network performance, cost savings, and scalability. A managed SD-WAN solution, such as AT&T SD-WAN, enhances connectivity and reliability across multiple sites—while SD-WAN as a service simplifies network management and reduces IT overhead. ROI includes a flexible, secure, and efficient network infrastructure that supports business growth and digital transformation. 

SD-WAN solutions optimize network performance, reliability, and network management by providing SD-WAN as a service. You get enhanced connectivity across multiple sites. (SD-WAN as a standalone product is only effective if you have the in-house expertise and resources to oversee it—most businesses choose an SD-WAN managed solution. AT&T works with partners to provide our portfolio of SD-WAN managed solutions.)  
 
In contrast, SASE integrates SD-WAN with comprehensive security services, offering a unified cloud-native solution for secure network access. While SD-WAN managed solutions emphasize network management and performance, SASE combines these with security features for a more holistic approach.

A managed SD-WAN solution includes comprehensive support and management by a third-party provider, ensuring optimal performance and security. SD-WAN as a standalone product is technology that businesses purchase and oversee in-house, offering control but requiring internal expertise and resources. SD-WAN as a service delivers the technology over the cloud, combining ease of use with scalable, subscription-based access, often including some level of management.