SD-WAN - Digital
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SD-WAN for your business

Increase your Internet speed. An SD-WAN is the ideal IT solution for effectively designing large company networks including cloud applications. It makes your network faster, more reliable and more secure thanks to its centralized, software-controlled architecture. It also requires less maintenance and is cheaper.

What does SD-WAN actually mean?

Briefly defined

SD-WAN stands for “Software-defined Wide Area Network”. The architecture of an SD-WAN is created virtually and is decoupled from the underlying hardware.

Different data transmission paths can be combined or, if necessary, changed (e.g. mobile radio, xDSL, MPLS, fiber optics or others).

Security specifications, guidelines and other data traffic requirements can be controlled centrally via the software. This has considerable advantages and enables high-performance Internet connections in almost every region.

Reliable hardware for SD-WAN

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We are completely independent in our choice of hardware. Nevertheless, from our collected
Experience Highly recommend the following router & equipment manufacturers:

Peplink

Peplink produces solid hardware for almost all areas of application. Very good usability and a top price-performance ratio characterize this manufacturer. The safety standards are also of the highest level.

Viprinet

Viprinet stands for quality made in Germany. The manufacturer impresses with the highest security standards and high-quality hardware. The German manufacturer support is an additional plus point.

Voleatech

Voleatech GmbH from Reutlingen is one of the leading “Made in Germany” providers of modern network technology and specializes in network engineering for demanding industrial environments and critical infrastructures. The VT AIR Next Gen Firewall products are therefore high-performance routers for demanding industrial environments.

Get comprehensive advice

We would be happy to create an optimal configuration for your company and your application. Give us a call or leave us a message using the contact form. We look forward to your inquiry.

What SD-WAN Brings to Your Business

Boost your Internet connections

With an SD-WAN, you combine several data transmission paths. The entire bandwidth is therefore never lost in the event of interference. This makes your Internet connection fail-safe. Even if one provider has a fault, the service continues without interruption via other lines. Small bandwidths combine to create a high-performance connection. A digital boost for your company!

Boost your digital applications – intelligent resource planning

The software defines which resources are provided for groups of applications and with which priority. Important things come first. Security measures are also adapted depending on the trust level of the applications. This makes your applications work faster and better overall.

Boost your budget – less IT maintenance

The cost of a complex on-site implementation for each location is eliminated because you control settings and security policies centrally. Specifications and guidelines are implemented consistently at every location without the need for time-consuming technical support.

Boost motivation & productivity

Your employees will no longer want to do without the SD-WAN. The noticeably better user experience at work is motivating because productive work is now easier.

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How an SD-WAN Works in 4 Steps

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Each session is divided into digital packages. Each package receives 256bit AES encryption.

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Packets are sent via each WAN connection through the SpeedFusion tunnel.

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VPN traffic can switch in less than a second. Session-persistent applications continue to run.

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Packets are decrypted and reassembled into the original session.

Our SD-WAN offer

Planning of WAN or Internet access incl. Bundling
Planning, implementation and management of site networks
Setup and operation of a hosted remote station in your data center
Support tailored to your needs
Expert hardware and software advice
Rental and sale of SD-WAN hardware and software
Coordinated data tariffs with available providers
Additional IT services such as WLAN and other network infrastructure

100% solutions with ASCEND: We always look at the entire task with you and find the optimum solution for your connectivity! Network technology manufacturers usually only offer you devices. But this is only a partial solution. We go the extra mile to solve your entire task or problem. This includes consulting, implementation and ongoing support – 24/7 if required.

ASCEND takes care of our Internet connection and our IT. The service is great and above all adapted exactly to our needs. In order to find the right solution for our situation on site, sufficient time was taken. First, we were well advised. Then followed a tailor-made offer! We are happy to work with ASCEND and gladly recommend them.

In the long run, a mobile phone hotspot is not the solution, so I was very happy to have had the mobile WLAN case of the company ASCEND in use during our construction period.

Thanks to ASCEND, we were able to further develop the IT infrastructure in such a way that it now works reliably and securely. Mr. Fickeis and his team also support us in meeting the extremely high data protection requirements of our customers, which we have as a call center. Even in emergencies, the response times are very short. Top, thank you very much for the many years of good cooperation.

SD-WAN as a service

Intelligent, software-controlled SD-WAN enables companies to optimize wide-area networks and ensure interference-free connections. Extending existing infrastructure with SD-WAN functions demonstrably reduces costs and improves both availability and performance.

ASCEND supports H2FLY on the way to emission-free flying

Electric, emission-free flying is an important step on the road to sustainable mobility. Choosing the right platform and a strong partner enables the successful implementation of innovative passenger aviation projects. H2Fly therefore relies on the network experts from ASCEND.

MDR: successful leap towards greater safety and reliability

Thanks to ASCEND’s solutions, the MDR is able to bundle all available bandwidths and ensure reliable data transmission.

Frequently asked questions about SD-WAN

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a technology that helps companies to make their networks more efficient and secure. There are many questions around SD-WAN, for example, whether it is secure, whether it is software or whether it uses VPN. The question of whether SD-WAN will replace MPLS or whether it can replace a firewall is also on many people’s minds. In our FAQs, we answer these and other questions and also explain why SD-WAN should be implemented in the company and whether it is also worthwhile for smaller companies.

Is SD-WAN secure?

Yes, an SD-WAN enables better security and even reduces costs. In the future, better cyber security will probably even be the main argument for implementing an SD-WAN. The excellent connectivity naturally remains an important plus point for the technology. The prerequisite is that the correct solutions are used. We would be happy to advise you.

Is SD-WAN a software?

No, a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a virtual WAN architecture. This allows companies to combine different ways of transferring data and provide users with secure access to applications.

Does SD-WAN use VPN?

A VPN connection can be implemented via an SD-WAN. However, the possibilities are more extensive and more powerful with SD-WAN. For example, global MPLS networks or VPLS networks can also be realized.

Will SD-WAN replace or supersede MPLS?

No, MPLS is still a proven standard for site networking and there are no plans to switch it off. SD-WAN rather complements the possibilities and should therefore be seen as an extension of MPLS.

Can SD-WAN replace a firewall?

SD-WAN provides extensive security tools on the software side. Depending on your security requirements, hardware components such as a firewall may actually become superfluous. We would be happy to advise you on this.

Which is better - SD-WAN or MPLS?

We always analyze your needs individually and take care to find the best solution for you. Generally speaking, however, we often recommend an SD-WAN as a solution. It simply offers more comprehensive options and is more flexible. In addition, the costs for data traffic are usually lower.

Why should an SD-WAN be implemented in your company?

In short, an SD-WAN provides you with a smooth data flow at lower costs. This applies regardless of whether you want to implement cloud solutions, the Internet of Things, big data or 3D printing.

Is an SD-WAN also worthwhile for small businesses?

Yes, if you want to keep pace with the digital transformation – definitely! We will be happy to support you in this project so that you are digitally at the forefront and can use SD-WAN profitably in your company.