Many companies engaging in overseas business often rely on SaaS applications. However, these enterprises frequently experience decreased work efficiency due to various network issues, which in severe cases can even hinder business operations. In such scenarios, it becomes imperative to seek methods for SaaS application acceleration, and SD-WAN offers an excellent solution to this problem.

When Do Enterprises Need SaaS Acceleration?

When systems such as OA, ERP, and CRM are hosted on foreign cloud services;

When using Office365 or other centrally developed interactive office applications for operational systems;

For team communication needs, including platforms like SKYPE, AWS Chime, and Webex;

When remote or home-based employees need dynamic access to company resources.

How Does SD-WAN Accelerate SaaS Applications?

(1) SD-WAN deployment is straightforward. By installing a CPE at the headquarters and branches, it supports 4G/WIFI and can be configured as a standalone gateway without disrupting the existing network structure. The bypass deployment allows for plug-and-play functionality, requiring only internal network access without the need for a public IP. For smaller branches or remote workers, an app can be installed for internal network access.

(2) SD-WAN’s DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) functionality can identify over 1,000 mainstream applications. For instance, it can recognize Office 365 traffic in the network and directly route it to the public internet connection, ensuring responsive speeds and performance, even in the most vulnerable public networks.

(3) SD-WAN’s intelligent application routing, combined with DPI technology, automatically separates domestic local traffic. Each application selects the optimal exit based on quality, and with QoS (Quality of Service) strategies, traffic priority is automatically sorted based on application characteristics. For example, video conferences may be prioritized over interactive office operations, and these, in turn, may be prioritized over file transfers. This eliminates the need for manual configuration, providing ease of use.

(4) In terms of connectivity, SD-WAN seamlessly integrates headquarters, branches, and apps to accomplish SaaS acceleration tasks while enabling bidirectional communication between them, saving time and effort.

(5) SD-WAN’s visual management interface allows customers to gain real-time insights into network details, including end-to-end jitter, latency, DPI application traffic rankings, and statistics. This significantly reduces the workload for network system management.

With the increasing demand for cloud applications, SaaS acceleration, and the need for network security, visibility, and ease of management, more businesses are recognizing the practicality of SD-WAN solutions. If your enterprise has similar needs, feel free to consult OgCloud at any time!