Traditional WAN architectures weren’t built for today’s reality. The modern workforce is mobile, cloud applications are everywhere, and data is moving faster than ever. Legacy MPLS connections can’t keep up—they limit bandwidth, increase cost, and make it difficult for IT teams to adapt quickly or scale efficiently.
That’s why many organizations are transitioning to Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN): a more intelligent, flexible, and cost-efficient approach to managing network connectivity across locations, clouds, and users. By decoupling networking hardware from its control mechanisms, SD-WAN allows teams to manage performance and security through software, not manual configuration.
At R2 Unified Technologies, we design and support Cisco-powered SD-WAN environments engineered for reliability, transparency, and measurable improvement. Our engineers help IT leaders modernize their network foundations, optimize traffic across multiple links, and maintain full control without increasing operational complexity. The goal isn’t to change everything—it’s to make the network smarter, faster, and easier to manage.
Key benefits include:
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Up to 80% reduction in operational costs
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Over $20 million in potential annual savings from optimized bandwidth
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100% visibility across traffic and users
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4x faster application performance
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12x improvement in change control time
SD-WAN doesn’t just improve performance—it helps teams operate predictably. With dynamic path selection, built-in security, and centralized management, IT gains the visibility needed to support both hybrid work and modern cloud strategies. The result is higher uptime, consistent user experience, and fewer network disruptions.
Legacy MPLS models can’t deliver that level of agility or insight. As mobile devices, IoT systems, and multi-cloud workloads continue to expand, traditional architectures will only become more restrictive and costly to maintain.
R2’s Cisco Cloud Managed SD-WAN bridges that gap. It creates an end-to-end secure platform that connects access, WAN, data center, and cloud in one cohesive environment—supported by experienced engineers who take accountability for results. For organizations ready to evaluate their next network evolution, SD-WAN offers the clarity, control, and confidence to move forward.
Use the infographic below to help you determine if SD-WAN is right for your organization.
