For my team of 0-249 employees
For my team of0-249 employees
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Rock solid reliability with SD-WAN

Meet the ever-increasing demands of modern business head-on with our Managed SD-WAN - the dynamic wide area network you can rely on.

Meet the ever-increasing demands of modern business head-on with our Managed SD-WAN - the dynamic wide area network you can rely on.

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Bigger, better, faster, stronger

Bigger, better, faster, stronger

Make smarter decisions, respond faster and take advantage of new technology with SD-WAN tailored to your needs.

  • Market-leading SLAs

    24/7 support, super fast fix times and a network growing companies can rely on.
  • Stay in control

    Take the driving seat with real-time traffic prioritisation and an instant overview of network usage.
  • Stay ahead of the competition

    A reliable, scalable network that meets the demands of your business now, and in the future.
  • Market-leading SLAs

    24/7 support, super fast fix times and a network growing companies can rely on.
  • Stay in control

    Take the driving seat with real-time traffic prioritisation and an instant overview of network usage.
  • Stay ahead of the competition

    A reliable, scalable network that meets the demands of your business now, and in the future.
We were able to remove the legacy shackles that held us back from doing business faster, being responsive, and proactively addressing issues.
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Brian AverySystems and Infrastructure Manager, Star Financial
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Find out more about SD-WAN

Everything you need to know about meeting the ever-increasing demands of your business with our robust, reliable Managed SD-WAN solution.

Find out more about SD-WAN

Everything you need to know about meeting the ever-increasing demands of your business with our robust, reliable Managed SD-WAN solution.

a small business owner talks to an employee in the office with an sd-wan connection

Find out more about SD-WAN

Everything you need to know about meeting the ever-increasing demands of your business with our robust, reliable Managed SD-WAN solution.

a small business owner talks to an employee in the office with an sd-wan connection

Find out more about SD-WAN

Everything you need to know about meeting the ever-increasing demands of your business with our robust, reliable Managed SD-WAN solution.

a small business owner talks to an employee in the office with an sd-wan connection

Why BT

Solid infrastructure

Business growth needs a rock-solid infrastructure. We have the UK’s biggest network, delivering unrivalled coverage, capacity and resilience.

Top network

We're here to keep your teams connected as the trusted partner of businesses across the UK. That's why we've been named as a leading service provider by Gartner.

Five hour fix time

We offer reliable connectivity, but sometimes faults do occur. We guarantee repairs will be carried out within five hours so business doesn't stop.

World-leading security

Our 3,000 security experts protect our networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day.

Solid infrastructure

Business growth needs a rock-solid infrastructure. We have the UK’s biggest network, delivering unrivalled coverage, capacity and resilience.

Top network

We're here to keep your teams connected as the trusted partner of businesses across the UK. That's why we've been named as a leading service provider by Gartner.

Five hour fix time

We offer reliable connectivity, but sometimes faults do occur. We guarantee repairs will be carried out within five hours so business doesn't stop.

World-leading security

Our 3,000 security experts protect our networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day.

FAQs

What does SD-WAN stand for?

SD-WAN stands for software-defined wide area network. It’s a new approach to network connectivity that offers faster, more secure networking for businesses when compared to traditional WANs.

What is managed SD-WAN?

Managed SD-WAN gives you all the benefits of SD-WAN – with the added bonus of having everything taken care of for you. SD-WAN providers like BT have teams dedicated to the set-up and management of your network, and as we run a single service desk, you only need to call one number to reach us – so we can get you back on track faster.

What is SD-WAN technology?

SD-WAN explained in a nutshell: traditionally, WANs connected users at one location to servers in a data centre. But that doesn’t do enough for businesses operating on the cloud. SD-WAN is a software solution that acts as a network manager. It analyses and optimises your network to ensure that your most important applications and services take priority. That means your teams and customers always have the best possible connection, for efficient, effective communications.

What is the benefit of SD-WAN vs MPLS?

MPLS stands for Multiprotocol Label Switching, and it has been used in networking for over two decades. The main difference between MPLS and SD-WAN is that MPLS is hardware-based, while SD-WAN has a virtualised infrastructure. That means it can offer a high-performance connection between different offices, branches and locations, making for a more dynamic network than MPLS can offer. SD-WAN ensures you can keep up with the ever-growing demand on your network as your business undergoes its digital transformation.

What are the main SD-WAN benefits?

There are many SD-WAN advantages for small and medium-sized businesses. SD-WAN allows for increased availability for businesses running data-hungry applications. It ensures optimised, predictable service for a reliable connection, even at your busiest times, thanks to wider coverage, bigger bandwidth and greater resilience. That makes it a great choice for running cloud-based applications, safe in the knowledge that your data and devices are protected. And with a variety of options available depending on your business’ needs, it’s a cost-effective approach with a simple pricing structure to help you stay on top of your budget.

Is SD-WAN the future?

SD-WAN is the future of networking. It ensures your business can be as agile and flexible as you need, with the ability to deploy new applications at scale to improve your customer experience and support your teams to do more – all without putting any pressure on your network.

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