Open-source solutions have already had a resounding impact on operating systems, databases and applications. Now, thanks to flexiWAN, the company responsible for the “Second Wave of SD-WAN,” open-source may be able to transform SD-WAN solutions too.
According to flexiWAN, their development of the world’s first open-source SD-WAN will disrupt the enterprise networking environments and bring power back to the business community. The world’s first open-source, open architecture SD-WAN development is now available in beta software mode to service providers and enterprises to use for private POCs.
According to the CEO and co-founder of flexiWAN, Amir Zmora, flexiWAN is working with a handful of MSPs and enterprises who have early access to the system and are supporting the growth of the open-source project. Currently, the flexiWAN team is onboarding new companies into their growing community.
Why Do We Need Open Source SD-WAN?
For some time now, the closed nature of traditional SD-WAN has been a common concern for service providers and enterprises. Existing SD-WAN solutions limit the options that IT managers have when it comes to controlling networks and deploying new solutions.
flexiWAN overcomes common SD-WAN problems with a centrally-managed open-source solution that’s built for integration. Developers can add third-party logic to the system in an efficient and cost-effective way, and they also have the option to control and manage networks according to their needs. Some of the third-party logic that can be integrated into the core of flexiWAN includes:
- Integration to open-source DevOps tools
- Enterprise-specific traffic and network requirements
- Application specific optimisation and detection logic with SaaS providers
- Best-of-breed tech from independent security, DPI, WAN optimisation vendors and more
As networking technologies continue to evolve, the move from self-driving networks will become more significant according to flexiWAN.
Open SD-WAN’s Impact on the World
Open source technologies in the communication world have had a tremendous impact on the environment as we know it. Various areas of IT have been transformed, but according to flexiWAN, the networking space has been lagging behind. As networking becomes a crucial component of all software, it’s essential to make the most of the open source community.
flexiWAN suggests that enterprises spend an average of $4 billion each year on their equipment and routing software. Major vendors have been consistently offering monolithic software running on proprietary hardware with very little flexibility. With open source solutions, it’s possible to separate the various aspects of the software and upgrade the networking strategy for businesses.
Open-source SD-WAN is the second wave of SD-WAN according to flexiWAN, and the company wants to be at the forefront of this new evolution.
flexiWAN is currently amid private POCs and testing. You can join the community by entering your details on the website and requesting more information.
