How SD-WAN is better than MPLS
| SD-WAN can support MPLS but is increasingly preferred with public internet connections, offering better cost and flexibility for modern cloud-based needs. |
SD-WAN (Software Defined Wide Area Networking) is better than MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) because the technology is more in-line with the needs of almost all modern Enterprise businesses.
Editors Note: There is always an exception to the rule and each use case is different.
Here are the main reasons why SD WAN is now a preferred WAN technology vs MPLS:
- Cost savings - SD-WAN is capable of using low cost broadband and cellular Internet connectivity which reduces cost when compared to MPLS.
- Traffic steering - SD-WAN can dynamically route traffic based on your network administrators preference or network conditions.
- Public cloud - SD-WAN enables users and branch offices to access their cloud applications from wherever they are located without the restrictive privacy of MPLS.
- SASE & SSE Security - SD-WAN is often sold with SASE and SSE security which makes the Enterprise much more secure than MPLS by applying end point protection.
- Agility - SD-WAN can be managed by the Enterprise via simple to use configuration and deployment portals with sophisticated reporting and statistics.