SD-WAN

Transforming Your Network with Flexibility and Security

What Is SD-WAN?

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is an advanced technology that establishes secure and efficient connections over various IP-based mediums. These mediums can include commodity Internet, MPLS, EVPN, 4G LTE, 5G, and site-to-site Wi-Fi. The versatility of SD-WAN allows it to adapt, scale, and evolve with technological advancements, breaking past traditional network constraints and extending OSHEAN’s service capabilities.

Key Benefits

OSHEAN’s Fortinet SD-WAN solution delivers a powerful combination of flexibility, security, and efficiency, transforming how your network operates. 

  • Comprehensive Management Platform: Our SD-WAN solution integrates various network management tools into a single platform. This includes advanced routing capabilities, redundant Internet or IP connections, and intelligent traffic management. By consolidating these functions, we simplify network operations and reduce the need for multiple services and devices.
  • Firewall Security Architecture: The foundation of our SD-WAN solution is built on Fortinet’s robust firewall security architecture. Utilizing IPsec (Internet Protocol Security), our SD-WAN tunnels traffic securely to and from other SD-WAN sites and the OSHEAN core network. IPsec provides essential data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication, ensuring a secure and reliable network environment.
  • Enhanced Security and Redundancy: The SD-WAN platform offers advanced security features and redundant connections, enhancing overall network resilience. It intelligently steers traffic based on real-time metrics, optimizing performance and increasing uptime.
  • Scalability and Flexibility: With the ability to leverage any IP-based connection type, OSHEAN’s SD-WAN solution provides unmatched flexibility. It allows for seamless scaling and adaptation as technology evolves, supporting your organization’s growth and changing needs.

OSHEAN’s Fortinet SD-WAN Offering

OSHEAN’s SD-WAN solution, powered by Fortinet, is seamlessly integrated with our Beacon 2 fiber service. This integration ensures that our members can effortlessly connect SD-WAN to their existing network design, creating a cohesive and enhanced network environment. Unlike traditional in-house and third-party solutions that often require additional IP bandwidth for SD-WAN sites, our architecture is independent of your existing IP subscription. This design reduces costs and expands network capabilities, particularly in scenarios where traditional methods are either too costly or impractical.

For example, our SD-WAN solution can utilize business-class Internet connections to replace slower, more expensive circuits or to serve locations where fiber installation is not feasible. This flexibility not only broadens the OSHEAN footprint but also offers cost-effective solutions for network expansion.