Cut your WAN costs by 40 to 60%. Without cutting performance.
SD-WAN replaces expensive MPLS circuits with broadband and leased lines, delivering equivalent or better performance at a fraction of the cost. UK businesses typically save 40 to 60% on their WAN costs within 12 months of deployment.
Every way SD-WAN reduces your WAN and bandwidth costs.
Our SD-WAN cost reduction service attacks WAN costs from multiple angles, delivering savings that compound over time as your network evolves.
MPLS Circuit Replacement
Replace expensive MPLS circuits with SD-WAN over broadband and leased lines. Equivalent or better performance at a fraction of the cost. Typical savings of 40 to 60% on WAN costs. MPLS contracts managed through to expiry with no penalty.
Broadband Link Bonding
Multiple low-cost broadband connections bonded together to deliver the bandwidth of a leased line at broadband prices. Automatic load balancing across all links. If one link fails, traffic moves to the others instantly.
Bandwidth Utilisation Optimisation
Traffic policies ensure bandwidth is used efficiently. Non-critical traffic throttled during business hours. Bulk transfers scheduled for off-peak periods. More work done with the bandwidth you already have.
Cloud Traffic Offload
Cloud and SaaS traffic routed directly to the internet from each site rather than backhauled through head office. Reduces head office bandwidth requirements significantly. Often eliminates the need for expensive head office bandwidth upgrades.
4G and 5G as Primary or Backup
Mobile connectivity used as a cost-effective primary link for smaller sites or as a backup for larger ones. 4G and 5G often cheaper than leased lines for low-bandwidth sites. Automatic failover to mobile if fixed links fail.
WAN Cost Reporting and ROI Tracking
Monthly reports showing WAN costs, bandwidth utilisation, and savings versus previous MPLS spend. Clear ROI tracking from day one. Evidence for finance teams and board reporting on technology investment returns.
From WAN cost audit to significant monthly savings.
WAN Cost Audit
We review every WAN circuit, its cost, its bandwidth, and its performance. Total WAN spend calculated. Opportunities for cost reduction identified at each site.
SD-WAN Business Case
Detailed business case produced showing current WAN costs versus projected SD-WAN costs. ROI calculated. Payback period identified. Finance-ready document for board approval.
Connectivity Procurement
Replacement broadband, leased line, and mobile connectivity sourced from UK carriers at competitive rates. Timing coordinated with MPLS contract expiry to avoid penalty charges.
Phased MPLS Migration
SD-WAN deployed site by site as MPLS contracts expire. Existing MPLS maintained until SD-WAN is validated at each site. No risk of service disruption during the migration.
Performance Validation
Application performance measured on SD-WAN versus MPLS at each site. Performance confirmed equal or better before MPLS circuit is cancelled. No compromise on performance for cost savings.
Ongoing Cost Management
Monthly WAN cost reports produced. Connectivity contracts reviewed at renewal. Ongoing optimisation to ensure WAN costs remain as low as possible as your network evolves.
How we have reduced WAN costs for UK businesses.
MPLS to SD-WAN Migration
A Lancashire professional services firm with 5 offices was paying 12,000 pounds per month for MPLS circuits. Performance was adequate but not exceptional. Their MPLS contracts were due for renewal and the provider was proposing a 15% price increase.
SD-WAN deployed over broadband and leased lines as MPLS contracts expired. Monthly WAN costs reduced from 12,000 to 4,800 pounds. Performance improved through traffic prioritisation. Savings of 86,400 pounds in the first year.
Retail Chain Bandwidth Reduction
A UK retailer with 20 stores was paying for expensive leased lines at each store to support EPOS and card payment systems. The IT director knew there had to be a cheaper way to achieve the same reliability.
SD-WAN deployed with bonded broadband and 4G failover at each store. Leased lines replaced at 18 of 20 stores. Annual WAN cost reduced by 58%. EPOS and payment system availability maintained at 99.99%.
Head Office Bandwidth Savings
A Blackburn manufacturer was paying for a 1Gbps leased line at head office to handle all WAN and cloud traffic from 4 sites. The line was consistently at 80% utilisation and an upgrade was being considered.
SD-WAN deployed with cloud traffic offloaded directly from each site. Head office WAN traffic reduced by 55%. Leased line upgrade avoided. Annual saving of 18,000 pounds on head office connectivity costs.
Find out exactly how much you could save by switching to SD-WAN.
We will review your current WAN costs and produce a detailed comparison showing what SD-WAN would cost and how much you would save. Most businesses save 40 to 60% on their WAN costs. The review is free with no obligation.