Faster failover times for critical applications, ensuring virtually no downtime with redundant, diverse circuitsImproved application performance for both data and voice/video applicationsIncreased bandwidth at a lower cost, as the network traffic can be provisioned for optimal speeds and throttle low-priority applicationsReduced complexity for WAN topology Centralized management across branch networks through a simple management console, which reduces the need for manual configuration and on-site IT staffConsolidation of multiple hardware devices including the router, firewall, wan optimization, wireless access points, and VPN concentratorsFull visibility into the network, as the controller gives operators a holistic view of the networkMore options for the connection type and vendor selection, since the network underlay is independent of the SD-WAN provider