Connectivity & SD-WAN from Sabertooth Advisory
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Connectivity & SD-WAN

Independent guidance to source the right circuits and choose the right SD-WAN — ISP sourcing, dedicated internet, MPLS, Ethernet, WAN optimization and SD-WAN platform selection across 300+ carriers.

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Connectivity & SD-WAN advisory is independent guidance to source, compare and negotiate the right network — internet, dedicated, MPLS, Ethernet and SD-WAN platforms — across 300+ carriers and 20+ SD-WAN vendors. One advisor across the underlay and the overlay so the design fits your business, not a vendor's catalog.

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Vendor-neutral · 300+ suppliers · advisory-first Independent No advisory fee On your side of the table
Connectivity & SD-WAN planning
Why It Matters

The right circuits and the right SD-WAN — designed together

Connectivity is the foundation of everything else in your stack. SD-WAN is the intelligence that turns multiple circuits into one resilient, application-aware network. We bring both into a single decision — and a single advisor.

From a single-site upgrade to a nationwide multi-site refresh, we map your requirements, run a competitive sourcing process across 300+ carriers, evaluate 20+ SD-WAN platforms against your traffic and security needs, and negotiate terms so you get the right network without overpaying.

  • Carrier-neutral circuit sourcing across 300+ providers
  • Vendor-neutral SD-WAN platform evaluation
  • Pricing, SLA and contract terms negotiated on your behalf
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What We Cover

Connectivity & SD-WAN, end to end

Independent guidance across every layer of the network — underlay and overlay, design and deployment.

ISP & Dedicated Internet

Benchmark internet service providers — broadband, DIA, fiber — by speed, reliability, price and availability at every address you operate.

MPLS & Ethernet

Evaluate MPLS and Ethernet services where private, predictable, low-latency interconnects still earn their cost.

SD-WAN Platform Evaluation

Structured scoring of 20+ SD-WAN platforms by performance, security, manageability, support and total cost.

WAN Architecture & Optimization

Design topology, underlay and policy so traffic takes the best path — every application, every site, every hour.

Multi-Site & Failover

Diverse-path circuits and wireless failover so a single outage never takes a location offline.

SD-WAN + Security Integration

Plan how SD-WAN converges with firewall, SASE and zero-trust so security isn't an afterthought.

How We Work

Our six-step advisory process

1

Assess

We map your environment, goals, spend and gaps to understand what you really need.

2

Evaluate

We benchmark options across 300+ suppliers — capability, fit, risk and total cost.

3

Source

We shortlist the right suppliers and run a structured, objective selection.

4

Negotiate

We negotiate pricing, terms and SLAs on your behalf and keep suppliers honest.

5

Deploy

We coordinate implementation so the rollout stays on time and on scope.

6

Optimize

We monitor performance and spend, optimizing and renegotiating as you grow.

FAQ

Questions, answered

No. We're your independent technology advocate — not a carrier or a single-vendor partner. We source and compare circuits across 300+ providers and evaluate 20+ SD-WAN platforms, then you contract directly with the supplier you choose, usually at better-than-list pricing we negotiate on your behalf.
There's no universal answer — the best platform depends on your sites, applications, security posture and budget. That's exactly why an independent evaluation matters: we score the realistic options against your requirements instead of defaulting to whoever markets the loudest.
Yes. Multi-site sourcing is one of the highest-value things we do. We handle address-by-address availability checks, standardize the comparison and consolidate procurement so every location gets consistent service and one accountable process.
We still add value — auditing current spend, flagging renewal dates and building a sourcing plan so you're ready to negotiate or switch when the contract allows. Many clients capture savings simply by being prepared for renewal.
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Ready for independent Connectivity & SD-WAN advisory?

Schedule an advisory call. A Sabertooth advisor will benchmark your options across 300+ suppliers — vendor-neutral, no pressure, no lock-in.