A roundup of the latest developments in networking and connectivity, and updates from Capcon Networks.
SD-WAN market continues to mature
The SD-WAN market has continued to grow rapidly, with adoption accelerating significantly as enterprises sought to support remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. What's emerged from this acceleration is a clearer picture of the most valuable SD-WAN use cases: branch office connectivity, remote worker access, and cloud connectivity.
Vendors have responded to market demand with increasingly sophisticated solutions, and the line between SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is blurring. Expect continued consolidation in the SD-WAN vendor landscape as larger players acquire smaller, specialized providers.
Remote work is reshaping network requirements
The mass shift to remote work has fundamentally changed what enterprises need from their networks. Branch office connectivity is less critical than it once was, while home office and remote worker connectivity has become paramount. This shift is driving investment in cloud-based security, VPN scalability, and tools for monitoring remote worker connectivity quality.
For multi-site enterprises, this shift also presents an opportunity to right-size branch office connectivity - potentially reducing costs at locations that have seen reduced foot traffic while investing in solutions that support a distributed workforce.
Capcon Networks updates
Capcon Networks has expanded its carrier portfolio to include additional last-mile providers in key markets, improving coverage options for customers with locations in underserved areas. We've also enhanced our monitoring capabilities to provide more granular visibility into network performance across all managed sites.
We've seen strong demand for our Managed Connectivity service from multi-site retail, hospitality, and healthcare organizations - industries that have been particularly affected by the disruptions of 2020 and are looking to simplify and optimize their network infrastructure.
Looking ahead
As we look to the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, the key themes we're watching include: the continued evolution of SASE, the role of 5G in enterprise connectivity, and the ongoing impact of remote work on network architecture. We'll continue to share insights on these topics in future posts.