Understanding the Power of SD-WAN for Your Business

SD-WAN in 90 Seconds

Imagine your business's data is a car traveling down the road. Standard internet is like a road map. It shows all possible routes, but it can't tell you about real-time conditions. Unexpected delays will impact all cars, including yours, in the same way, and if you lose your map entirely, you probably won't be going anywhere. 

Powered by Cisco Meraki, Midco's SD-WAN is your business's smart GPS directing your data in real time with efficiency, adaptability and safety. 

An SD-WAN, or Software-Defined Wide Area Network, is an automated, programmable network that securely routes traffic based on application policies, network conditions and priorities. The result is easier management, faster connections and more peace of mind. With automatic cellular failover added on, you can rest easy knowing your connection will maintain performance even if one network path fails. 

And a built-in advanced level firewall keeps your data safe from cyber threats, ensuring your operations remain protected. Plus, you can prioritize which applications are the most important to ensure they reach their destination with speed and reliability. 

With professional installation and 24/7 support, Midco is your partner for all your network needs, for every mile of the adventure. 

Explore FAQ on SD-WAN 

What is SD-WAN? 

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is an automated, programmable wide-area network that dynamically and securely routes traffic based on application policies, network conditions and WAN circuit priority.  

What size of business is SD-WAN ideal for? 

SD-WAN is right for businesses of all sizes. Whether you have 10 or 750 users, an SD-WAN connection can deliver your data safely and securely.  

What are some of the benefits of Midco’s SD-WAN? 

There are many benefits to utilizing SD-WAN, including: 

• No upfront costs. An MPLS is not required, and there are no equipment costs.  
• Enhanced security features. Advanced firewall protection comes standard with Midco’s SD-WAN solution. 
• Data flow efficiency. You can specify or limit what data travels over which WAN connection. 
• 100% uptime. Feel protected with instant failover through wireline. 
• Increased application performance. See better performance for individual users due to traffic steering, routing and prioritization. 

How do I keep an eye on my SD-WAN solution? 

Through Midco’s partnership with Cisco Meraki, you get a view into your overall network performance, including: 

• Individual branch customer premises equipment
• Latency
• Jitter
• Packet loss
• Bandwidth usage at each site and between sites
• Security incidences, such as blocked traffic or malicious file attempts
• Wireless access points
• Real-time routing analytics 

What are the Wi-Fi capabilities of SD-WAN? 

To achieve the Wi-Fi speeds your business needs, you can add on Midco Business Wi-Fi powered by Meraki. This high-performance solution provides enough power for up to 5,000 square feet. 

How reliable is SD-WAN? 

SD-WAN is an extremely reliable solution for your business. It is built with an automatic failover through wireline, so if one connection goes down, it instantly moves to another. For even more reliability, you can add on cellular failover with an LTE network backup or an additional CPE device. 

How does SD-WAN keep my data secure? 

Midco’s SD-WAN solution comes with next-gen firewall to track and monitor your active network connections while analyzing incoming traffic and looking for potential risks. For added security, you also have access to:  

• Application awareness and control
• Integrated intrusion prevention
• Cloud-delivered threat intelligence
• Outbound firewall rules
• Inbound forwarding rules
• Traffic steering, routing and prioritization
• Advanced Malware Protection from Sourcefire®
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention from Snort
• Content filtering