Ensuring Business Continuity During Extreme Weather with SD-WAN Solutions
This weekend, an intense snowstorm has been sweeping across Ireland, causing widespread disruptions to communication infrastructure. From downed utility poles to damaged network cables, severe weather events highlight the vulnerabilities in traditional network setups and underscore the importance of resilient connectivity solutions.
At Pablosec, a proud Fortinet Partner, we understand that a single MPLS circuit is essentially just a cable—no matter how high the SLA (Service Level Agreement) may be, massive outages can lead to prolonged restoration times. This is where hybrid SD-WAN solutions, such as FortiGate SD-WAN, demonstrate their true value. By leveraging multiple connection types—satellite (e.g., Starlink), 5G, and MPLS—organizations can achieve the redundancy necessary to stay online in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather events.
Below are some key advantages of a hybrid SD-WAN approach:
- Redundancy and Resilience
Extreme weather poses a real threat to traditional single-circuit MPLS networks. When one connection goes down, businesses need an automatic failover to maintain operations. FortiGate SD-WAN allows you to combine multiple connection types, ensuring network continuity even if one link fails. - Scalability and Flexibility
By integrating emerging technologies like Starlink for satellite internet and 5G networks, hybrid SD-WAN deployments can quickly scale to handle changing demands. If you need additional bandwidth or your primary link fails, SD-WAN automatically routes traffic through the best available link, minimizing downtime. - Optimized Performance
SD-WAN uses intelligent traffic routing to prioritize critical applications and maintain optimal performance. Even in severe weather conditions, traffic flows can be dynamically routed through the most reliable and responsive link, whether that’s a 5G connection, a satellite link, or your MPLS network. - Cost-Effectiveness
Although MPLS offers high-quality service, it can be costly. By diversifying your connectivity, you can optimize costs by using broadband or LTE/5G where suitable, then reserving MPLS for latency-sensitive or mission-critical applications. - Enhanced Security
With FortiGate SD-WAN, you gain not only flexibility and performance, but also the advanced security features of Fortinet’s platform. End-to-end encryption, secure gateways, and threat intelligence all help protect your corporate data in even the most challenging circumstances.
Why Partner with Pablosec?
As a Fortinet Partner, Pablosec specializes in designing and implementing robust, secure SD-WAN solutions. Our team of experts works closely with clients to:
- Assess their current network infrastructure and identify single points of failure.
- Deploy a tailored SD-WAN configuration that integrates multiple WAN links, including satellite (Starlink), 5G, and MPLS.
- Provide ongoing support, monitoring, and updates to ensure maximum uptime and security.
Final Thoughts
Severe storms like the one we’re experiencing this weekend serve as stark reminders that no single link can guarantee 100% uptime. With FortiGate SD-WAN, businesses can achieve the resilience and performance they need to maintain critical operations in any condition, from snowstorms to hurricanes. By partnering with Pablosec, you’ll not only gain cutting-edge technology from Fortinet, but also the peace of mind that your network is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Ready to weather any storm?
Get in touch with our team at Pablosec to learn more about how we can help you implement a secure, hybrid SD-WAN solution that keeps your business running smoothly—no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. Click here for more information on our FortiGate solutions.
