Network design and WAN connectivity

SD-WAN and the dynamic nature of hybrid networks are making it easier than ever for CIOs to diversify WAN connectivity and rethink their IT infrastructure. But this new agility brings with it the responsibility to engineer the smartest network design. After all, IT architectures impact application reliability, visibility and security. The problem with many WAN connectivity design approaches is threefold: – Many designs fail to lead with business needs. All too often, the technology platform or access methodology dictates the design. Masergy performed a quick poll via social media and found that 78% of respondents agreed that this is a problem with network design. -Many struggle when it comes to understanding when to use each type of access methodology and how to design around business needs, keeping price and performance top of mind. – Many designs take a hardliner, homogeneous approach to connectivity, when instead hybrid networks that blend both private and public access methodologies might be the best option. You don't have to decide between an all-private or all-public network.