Comparison
SD-WAN vs MPLS
Independent comparison of SD-WAN and MPLS for multi-location WAN architecture — cost, performance, security, and operational trade-offs.
Comparison overview
MPLS has been the default WAN architecture for distributed organizations for two decades. SD-WAN challenges that default — but not every organization is ready to migrate.
SD-WAN advantages
[Placeholder] Lower circuit costs, application-aware routing, faster provisioning, and centralized policy management.
MPLS advantages
[Placeholder] Predictable latency, mature SLA frameworks, and established operational models for regulated industries.
Decision criteria
[Placeholder] Use case matrix by location count, application profile, security requirements, and internal IT capacity.