As businesses move their data to the cloud, if they rely their operations on IoT devices, they need to respond quickly to greater mobility, and the demand for wireless connectivity solutions has been high.
It is because the architectural constraints of wired networks do not allow for the required reach, operational flexibility, and diversity for such use cases. It is where wireless wide-area network (WAN) architectures come to play.
Based on the capabilities of the 4G LTE and more powerful 5G technology, Wireless WANs are becoming a crucial part of any organization’s digital transformation. They expand the reach of the enterprise network functionality to the things, places, and people where the work is happening.
Here are five key strategies you need to consider if you want to deploy wireless WAN:
Enhancing network failover
Ongoing operations and network uptime have become key performance indicators for IT management. Even the organizations have added more wires into the building that helps to ensure seamless failover and network availability from different carriers if needed for greater resilience.
Augmenting Network Bandwidth
One top advantage of the SD-WAN is simultaneously aggregating multiple links to create more bandwidth. It comes as an alternative to ordering a single, faster line. Augmenting a wired connection with the wireless link or using multiple wireless links is a powerful alternative technique for a rapid increase in bandwidth.
Making wireless the primary link
People are now embracing and preferring wireless connectivity in their homes and offices. The top reason is its wireless agility and reach, which is worth more than the shrinking bandwidth advantage of the wires.
Expanding IoT capabilities
Most people think IoT is an occasional, tiny bit of data with a lesser impact on the existing network. It may be valid for individual devices like lighting controls, thermostats, and door sensors.
Boosting business mobility
Business mobility, usually in vehicles, is a growing and significant market for data connectivity. Organizations look to eliminate paperwork, enable real-time operations, and eliminate paperwork. A lot of this is done today with the LTE technology and will change with the increase in opportunities.
Conclusion
Wireless WANs can help to solve many problems from the business networks. It helps create new opportunities and lays the foundation for further innovations and transformations.
Connect with the team of CloudMyLab to learn more about SD-WAN networks.