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Transform your multi-site network with intelligent, secure SD-WAN built for UK public sector, healthcare and finance

Legacy MPLS networks can't keep up with modern demands. Cloud Gateway's SD-WAN solution delivers the performance, flexibility, and security your distributed organisation needs, without the eye-watering costs and rigid contracts of traditional WAN providers.

Connect multiple sites, optimise cloud access, and maintain complete control through our unified platform designed specifically for NHS, government, and financial services compliance.

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The problem with traditional WAN

Your current network infrastructure is holding you back. Traditional MPLS circuits were designed for a different era, before cloud migration, hybrid working, and the need for agile digital transformation.

What's costing you:

  • MPLS circuits draining your budget with inflexible, expensive contracts

  • Months-long lead times to connect new sites or increase bandwidth

  • Poor performance for cloud applications and SaaS platforms

  • Complex management across distributed locations

  • Separate security appliances at every site adding cost and complexity

  • Limited visibility into network performance and application issues


The impact? IT teams spend time firefighting connectivity problems instead of driving innovation. Users experience frustrating application performance. Finance directors face spiralling WAN costs with zero flexibility.


Cloud Gateway's SD-WAN solution fixes all of this.

BENEFITS

Cloud Gateway SD-WAN: networks that adapt to you

Your network automatically selects the best path for every application based on real-time conditions. Critical NHS patient systems, government services, or trading platforms get priority routing, while less urgent traffic uses cost-effective paths. No manual intervention needed.

Replace expensive MPLS circuits with broadband, 4G/5G, and ethernet connections, typically reducing WAN costs by 30-50%. Use multiple low-cost connections for better performance than a single premium circuit, with built-in redundancy included.

Direct connections to AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms ensure your cloud applications perform as well as on-premises systems. Perfect for organisations migrating to cloud or running hybrid environments across multiple locations.

Manage your entire multi-site network from a single portal. Deploy new sites in days instead of months, adjust policies in real-time, and gain complete visibility across every location, without the complexity of traditional WAN management.

Next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and secure web gateway capabilities are built into the SD-WAN fabric. Security policies follow your data across all sites automatically, eliminating the need for separate appliances at every location.

Multiple connection types provide automatic failover if one link fails. Users don't notice interruptions, traffic seamlessly switches to backup paths while you're alerted to the issue. True business continuity without manual intervention.

How Cloud Gateway SD-WAN works

1. Assessment & design 

Our team assesses your current network, understands your application requirements, and designs an SD-WAN solution tailored to your specific needs - whether that's 5 sites or 500.

2. Rapid deployment 

We deploy SD-WAN edge devices at each location and configure secure tunnels, routing policies, and security controls. Most sites are connected and operational within days, not months. (Placeholder: Replace with accurate typical deployment timeline)

3. Intelligent traffic management

Your network automatically routes traffic based on application type, business priority, and real-time path quality. Critical applications always get the performance they need, while less important traffic uses cost-effective routes.

4. Continuous optimisation 

The system monitors performance constantly, adjusting routing decisions in real-time and alerting our team to any issues. You get proactive management ensuring optimal performance without constant hands-on attention.

5. Complete visibility & control 

Access your Cloud Gateway portal to monitor network performance, review application usage, investigate issues, and adjust policies. See everything happening across your entire multi-site network from one centralised dashboard.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

The Cloud Gateway difference

SD-WAN is part of our comprehensive SASE-as-a-Service offering. Connectivity, security, and visibility are integrated into a single platform. No juggling multiple vendors or stitching together separate solutions.

We manage the heavy lifting: design, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimisation. But you maintain control through our self-serve portal to make changes when needed. Complete control if you want it, expert support when you need it.

Deploy new sites or upgrade existing locations without ripping out infrastructure or causing downtime. Our approach works with your existing environment, providing a smooth transition path that doesn't disrupt operations.

OPEX-centric pricing with short contract terms eliminates vendor lock-in and massive upfront costs. Pay for what you use, scale as you grow, and adjust as requirements change, perfect for public sector budgets and dynamic organisations.

Our team understands the unique challenges of NHS networking, PSN connectivity, and public sector IT estates. You'll work with specialists who've deployed SD-WAN for organisations just like yours, not offshore call centres reading scripts.

Flexible deployment options

New site rollouts

Connect new locations quickly without waiting months for MPLS provisioning. Deploy SD-WAN edge devices, configure policies remotely, and have new sites operational in days, perfect for expanding organisations or temporary facilities.

Hybrid MPLS transition

Run SD-WAN alongside existing MPLS infrastructure during a phased migration. Gradually move sites to SD-WAN while maintaining current connections, reducing risk and allowing budget-friendly transitions over time.

Complete MPLS replacement

Replace your entire MPLS network with intelligent SD-WAN connectivity. Our team manages the full transition, ensuring zero disruption to operations while dramatically reducing ongoing costs.

Cloud migration support

Optimise connectivity as you migrate applications to cloud platforms. SD-WAN ensures consistent performance whether applications run on-premises, in AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.

What's included in Cloud Gateway’s SD-WAN solution?

Core SD-WAN capabilities

  • Application-aware intelligent routing

  • Multiple connection types (broadband, ethernet, 4G/5G, MPLS)

  • Automatic failover and load balancing

  • Centralised policy management and configuration

  • Quality of Service (QoS) enforcement

  • Direct cloud connectivity and optimisation

Integrated security

  • Next-generation firewall (NGFW)

  • Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS)

  • Secure web gateway (SWG)

  • Advanced threat protection

  • Zero Trust Network Access integration

  • Consistent security policies across all sites

Platform features

  • Real-time network performance monitoring

  • Comprehensive reporting and audit trails

  • Self-management portal for policy control

  • SIEM/SOC integration capabilities

Expert support

  • Solution design and site surveys

  • Professional deployment and configuration

  • 24/7 UK-based monitoring and support

  • Proactive performance optimisation

  • Regular policy reviews and updates

  • Ongoing platform enhancements

Frequently asked questions

Answering your FAQs about SD-WAN

Most organisations see 30-50% reduction in monthly WAN costs by replacing MPLS with SD-WAN using broadband and ethernet circuits. Exact savings depend on your current infrastructure, number of sites, and bandwidth requirements. We'll provide a detailed cost comparison during our assessment.

Individual sites are typically operational within days of equipment arrival. Full multi-site deployments depend on complexity, but most organisations complete rollouts in a few weeks, dramatically faster than traditional MPLS procurement cycles.

Absolutely. We can run SD-WAN alongside your current MPLS infrastructure, allowing a phased migration that reduces risk. Move sites gradually as MPLS contracts expire, or transition everything at once - the choice is yours.

Yes. Cloud Gateway SD-WAN is designed for cloud-first organisations. We provide optimised connectivity to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and SaaS applications like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and healthcare-specific platforms.

SD-WAN automatically routes traffic to backup connections within seconds. Users typically don't notice the failover, applications continue working seamlessly. Our team receives alerts and investigates the underlying issue while your operations continue uninterrupted.

Yes. Our SD-WAN solution includes next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and secure connectivity that meets NHS Digital, PSN, and PCI DSS requirements. Security policies are consistent across all sites and enforced automatically.

No. Cloud Gateway provides fully managed SD-WAN service. Our team handles design, deployment, monitoring, and optimisation. You get access to our portal for visibility and can make changes if desired, but expert management is included as standard.

Yes. One of SD-WAN's biggest advantages is rapid site deployment. New locations can be operational within days, not the months required for traditional MPLS provisioning - perfect for growing organisations or temporary facilities.

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