The move to a virtualized, software-centric WAN brings immense operational and cost efficiencies by consolidating multiple functions on a single device, and allowing network administrators to centrally manage and orchestrate the WAN. However, the process of embracing adaptive networking is not going to be an overnight transition, considering the current architectures. Leading service providers’ investments in SDN and NFV platforms to automate and virtualize their core networks are coming to fruition with the launch of commercial enterprise-centric adaptive networking services. CenturyLink is a leading service provider that can support your organization in making the shift to a software-centric architecture.
Frost and Sullivan: The Business Value of Adaptive Networking to Enterprise WANs
