SD-WAN
Secure connections
Sunset on legacy networks
Secure, software‑defined networking across all mediums.
Legacy networks, built on ageing technologies like MPLS, 2G/3G mobile, PSTN, and copper lines, are fast becoming a liability as they approach their UK-wide sunset in 2027. These outdated systems leave organisations exposed to escalating cyber threats when they are simply replaced by a modern digital equivalent with no protection.
Avance cuts through these challenges with agile SD-WAN, combining powerful Avance firewalls and a dynamic PKI certificate server for a secure, software-defined network overlay. With intelligent edge adaptors, Avance ensures a seamless, risk-free migration of legacy M2M and copper-based services, safeguarding your operations and with minimum disruption to your established systems and service providers.
Why choose this service?
- Seamless migration from MPLS, 2G/3G, PSTN, and copper
- Move off ageing networks ahead of their decommissioning
- Encrypted overlay with time-limited PKI certificates protect your network from cyber attacks
- Edge adaptors emulate legacy interfaces are field tested and implemented in phases
- Minimise transition risks with a carefully managed approach tailored to your environment.
- Enhanced security posture by eliminating legacy exposure points
- Reduce vulnerability to modern cyber-attacks and compliance failures
By modernising your network with Avance, you ensure secure, high-performance connectivity. Futureproof your business against impending technology sunsets by removing security risks and inefficiencies associated with outdated network infrastructures.
Secure Migration from Legacy Networks
Technical Specification
| Core | Avance datacentre orchestrates SD-WAN to edge via time-limited PKI certificates |
| CPE | Legacy CPE migrated to SD-WAN; adaptors provide copper/M2M emulation |
| Process | Survey → design → test → phased deployment |
| Use Cases | Alarm receiving centres, monitoring providers, local government, healthcare, facilities and building maintenance, SIs |
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