The wide area network is central to the IT strategy of any multilocation business. Employees expect the WAN to be available when they need it, much like any other utility in the business. WANs have historically been built on “best effort” circuit or packet-switched IP networks. This strategy is effective when the WAN is required for email and file-sharing. However, with the growing need to add VoIP and video, and delay-sensitive and “chatty” applications, traditional WAN technologies are falling short of meeting customer needs.
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The Next Generation of Business Networks
Posted by: Scott Kinka April 8, 2009 04:00 AMThe wide area network is central to the IT strategy of any multilocation business. Employees expect the WAN to be available when they need it, much like any other utility in the business. WANs have historically been built on “best effort” circuit or packet-switched IP networks. This strategy is effective when the WAN is required for email and file-sharing. However, with the growing need to add VoIP and video, and delay-sensitive and “chatty” applications, traditional WAN technologies are falling short of meeting customer needs.