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MANAGED SD-WAN

Managed SD-WAN

Red River’s End-to-End Software
Defined Networking Solution

An organization’s Wide Area Network (WAN) has traditionally been painful to manage due to the frequent circuit problems and remote hardware locations. Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) can address these issues by intelligently identifying applications and routing traffic across multiple links based on SLAs. But adopting any technology requires education, resources and time which may be difficult for an already overburdened IT staff which is too busy firefighting to work on strategic initiatives for your organization.

Managed SD-WAN is Red River’s end-to-end solution designed to relieve this burden as a reliable, cost-effective way of integrating
SD-WAN technology into an organization’s network infrastructure.

Our solution goes beyond installation: we work with Internal IT to completely integrate and manage the solution. With Managed
SD-WAN, the customer owns all the networking equipment while we help to maintain it.

Managed SD-WAN is designed to make
SD-WAN adoption simple and easy.

Many federal agencies are faced with the difficult challenge of meeting the ever-increasing needs of the citizens it serves, while also maintaining security and privacy — and doing it all faster than ever before. Red River can tailor a technology solution to modernize your IT, giving you the infrastructure and tools to keep pace with demand — and meet government mandates.

With 25 years of experience, Red River is highly regarded among agencies for our ability to deliver customized and turn-key solutions that leverage commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology and meet even the most demanding requirements for security and fast deployments. With Red River as your trusted partner, it’s easy to address technology and operational challenges with customized solutions that modernizes your IT and empowers your workforce to do more.

Our experience spans the federal government, with concentrated expertise in Civilian, Department of Defense, Healthcare and System Integrators.

Managed SD-WAN is a 3-step process:

Why Choose a Managed SD-WAN Provider?

Selecting the right managed SD-WAN provider is essential for organizations seeking scalability, security, and performance. A managed SD-WAN solution allows you to focus on your mission while your network is optimized and proactively managed by experts. Red River offers deep experience in supporting complex environments with enterprise SD-WAN solutions designed to handle multi-cloud, hybrid, and remote deployments.

Unlike DIY models, our managed SD-WAN services include 24/7 monitoring, SLA-driven performance, secure SD-WAN connectivity, and policy-based SD-WAN traffic management tailored to the unique needs of your organization. We ensure SD-WAN cloud integration and seamless scalability, helping your network keep pace with modern workloads.

What Is Managed SD-WAN?

Managed SD-WAN is a service model where a third-party provider, such as Red River, delivers and manages SD-WAN infrastructure on behalf of your organization. This includes the design, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support of your SD-WAN architecture. Rather than maintaining the technology in-house, agencies and enterprises can rely on managed services to deliver a secure, agile, and cost-effective alternative to traditional WAN approaches such as MPLS.

With cloud-managed SD-WAN, traffic is dynamically routed based on application requirements, security policies, and real-time performance metrics — creating a more responsive and intelligent network.

Types of Managed SD-WAN Deployments from
Red River

Red River offers flexible deployment models to support your network transformation goals. Whether you need a fully cloud-native SD-WAN deployment or a hybrid solution that integrates with legacy MPLS circuits, our experts will guide you through the best-fit strategy. Our solutions are vendor-agnostic and designed to scale from branch offices to global enterprise networks.

FAQs

What is the difference between SD-WAN and managed SD-WAN?

While SD-WAN is a technology that improves network agility and efficiency, managed SD-WAN refers to a service model where a provider designs, deploys, and manages the solution for you. This reduces internal workload and ensures the network is always optimized.

How does managed SD-WAN work?

Managed SD-WAN solutions monitor network performance in real-time and automatically steer traffic over the best available connection — such as broadband, LTE, or MPLS — based on business priorities and application needs. Providers like Red River manage the infrastructure, apply updates, monitor security, and resolve issues before they impact users.

What are the benefits of a managed SD-WAN provider versus DIY?

DIY deployments can be complex and time-consuming. A managed SD-WAN provider offers the advantage of turnkey support, proactive monitoring, and deep expertise — ensuring optimal performance without the operational burden.

What kind of organizations benefit most from managed SD-WAN services?

Federal agencies, healthcare systems, and enterprise organizations with distributed locations or hybrid cloud environments benefit greatly from managed SD-WAN services. These organizations need secure, high-performance connectivity with reduced management complexity.

What does a typical managed SD-WAN deployment cost?

Pricing depends on factors such as network size, number of locations, performance needs, and selected vendor technologies. Red River works closely with customers to design cost-effective solutions using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components and scalable service models.

How do I choose the right SD-WAN deployment model?

Choosing between DIY, managed SD-WAN, or a hybrid model depends on your internal IT capabilities, budget, and business objectives. Red River helps organizations assess their readiness and recommends a strategy that aligns with current and future networking needs.

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