SD-WAN Market Scan Workshop
Our SD-WAN Market Scan Workshop delivers a structured, vendor-agnostic framework to evaluate leading platforms: Aruba, Arista (VeloCloud), Cisco (Catalyst/Meraki), Fortinet, and Versa. Our experts will help you determine which solution aligns best with your business and technical goals.
What to Expect
This interactive 6–8 hour workshop can be delivered as a single session or in modular tracks. Together we will:
Assess Your Environment & Goals
Review your current WAN architecture, performance challenges, security posture, and growth objectives.
Compare OEM Architectures
Evaluate how each vendor approaches SD-WAN:
- Aruba – EdgeConnect with WAN optimization and branch fabric integration.
- Arista (VeloCloud) – Cloud-native SD-WAN architecture with VMware heritage.
- Cisco (Catalyst/Meraki) – Flexible options with Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) and Meraki for different deployment models.
- Fortinet – Security-driven SD-WAN with native NGFW integration and unified management.
- Versa – Full-stack SD-WAN and security with strong carrier and enterprise adoption.
Evaluation Matrix
Objectively score vendors against weighted criteria such as:
- Security and segmentation
- Cloud/SaaS integration
- Orchestration and automation
- Application-aware routing and analytics
- Scalability, flexibility, and TCO
Goals & Objectives
Navigate the SD-WAN Landscape with Confidence
Outcomes
- Accelerated Decision-Making: Focus your time and resources on the most viable SD-WAN solutions.
- Cross-Team Alignment: Establish a common evaluation framework for network, security, and IT operations.
- Independent Insight: Leverage WWT's lab-tested results and vendor-neutral expertise.
- Actionable Deliverables: Receive a comprehensive 20–30 page report with side-by-side comparisons and clear recommendations.
Who Should Attend
- Network Architects and Engineers
- Security and SD-WAN Operations Leaders
- IT Infrastructure and Strategy Stakeholders
- Business Sponsors or CIOs guiding WAN transformation
Benefits
Down-Select & Roadmap
Narrow the field to the top 2 OEMs best aligned to your needs and build a roadmap for next steps, such as Proof-of-Concepts, lab testing, or procurement.