IT budgets aren’t getting any bigger, so every penny needs to pull its weight. That’s why more and more organisations are making the switch to SD-WAN. Unlike some tech that promises the world, SD-WAN is actually living up to the hype. With insight from our partner Fortinet and real-world customer case studies, we take a look at how it really cuts costs and cranks up performance.
Before we delve into the findings, here's James - our network specialist, here to explain SD-WAN for those not so familiar with the technology.
Something you'll hear often is that SD-WAN is a smarter, long-term investment, and it's true, internal teams stay ahead and Finance Director will have something to smile about. But what does that look like and how is it possible?
Traditional networks lean heavily on costly private circuits. SD-WAN flips the script. It lets organisations ditch expensive MPLS lines and switch to more affordable broadband — without compromising on performance.
One company in Fortinet’s customer case studies slashed their network operating costs by over 65% after switching to SD-WAN. That’s not a small saving, that’s budget back in your pocket from day one.
SD-WAN doesn’t just send data down any path — it picks the best one in real time. That means faster performance, less wasted bandwidth, and no more shelling out for sluggish connections or underused lines. It's traffic management with brains.
Downtime is expensive and damaging. SD-WAN keeps your business online even if one connection drops out, with built-in redundancy and automatic failover.
One healthcare provider using Fortinet’s SD-WAN hit 99.99% uptime during a major systems upgrade. That’s resilience you can count on keeping teams productive and patient care uninterrupted.
More apps. More data. More cloud. SD-WAN is designed for the way we work now , giving faster, more reliable access to cloud platforms, often at a fraction of the traditional cost.
A global services firm using Fortinet SD-WAN boosted cloud application performance by up to 50%. That’s not just an improvement that’s a competitive advantage.
SD-WAN isn’t just a patch, it’s a smart investment in long-term IT strategy. Lower costs, better performance, and the freedom to adapt as your business grows. Whether you're rolling out new sites, scaling up, or shifting workloads to the cloud, SD-WAN keeps you nimble.
This isn’t just a win for your tech team, it’s board-level stuff. Cutting costs, boosting uptime, improving user experience, it all adds up to a smarter, leaner business.
If you're still stuck on legacy networks thinking they're "good enough", it's time to move on. SD-WAN gives you more control, more speed, and far better value.
If you’d like to picture what these benefits could look like in your business, let’s talk. Visit our SD-WAN page or get in touch — we’re here to help you make the move.