BTLITC
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Solution

SD-WAN Solutions
Your Network. Smarter. Faster. Safer.

BTLITC designs and deploys enterprise SD-WAN solutions that deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective connectivity across all your locations. Vendor-neutral. UK-delivered. Fully managed.

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Supported Platforms

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
Primary
Extreme Networks
Supported
Cisco Catalyst Viptela
Supported

Deployment Capabilities

Multi-Site RolloutZero-Touch ProvisioningIT/OT ConvergenceHybrid WANCloud On-Ramp4G 5G Failover

Compliance and Standards

NIS2 ReadyNCSC AlignedISO 27001 ReadyCCS RM6237PCI DSS Compatible

Underlay Connectivity

Fibre BroadbandMPLS4G 5GDedicated Leased LineBroadband
24/7
Monitoring
3
Vendors
NIS2
Compliant
UK
Delivered
The Challenge

Why Traditional Networks Are Failing

The connectivity challenges holding UK organisations back in 2026

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Fragmented Tools, No Single View

Multiple monitoring platforms across sites. IT teams firefighting alerts with no unified visibility across IT and OT environments.

45 minute average incident identification time

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MPLS Costs Keep Rising

Legacy MPLS contracts lock organisations into expensive circuits that cannot scale cost-effectively to cloud and SaaS workloads.

Up to 70% cost reduction achievable with SD-WAN

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NIS2 Compliance Pressure

Critical infrastructure operators face mandatory NIS2 requirements for network segmentation, 24-hour incident reporting, and real-time monitoring.

NIS2 enforcement now in effect across the UK

Client Proof Point

Major Well-Known UK Business

A major well-known UK business operating across multiple sites across London came to BTLITC for network monitoring, discovery and auditing. We then assisted them to deploy an SD-WAN solution with centralised monitoring, replacing their legacy MPLS network with modern leased line connectivity from a leading UK provider, delivering faster incident response and a single operations dashboard across all locations.

60%
Faster Response
Modern
Network Delivered
24/7
Visibility
NIS2
Compliant
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Vendors

Leading SD-WAN Platforms

Vendor-neutral advice and deep hands-on expertise across the platforms that matter

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Fortinet's industry-leading Secure SD-WAN integrates advanced security directly into the networking fabric. Combining next-generation firewall capabilities with SD-WAN delivers exceptional performance and security in a single solution, reducing complexity and total cost of ownership.

Extreme Networks SD-WAN

Extreme Networks delivers cloud-managed SD-WAN with intelligent path control and application-aware routing. Deep integration with Extreme's network management platform provides unified visibility across your entire network estate from a single pane of glass.

Cisco SD-WAN (Catalyst/Viptela)

Cisco's SD-WAN portfolio delivers enterprise-grade performance with advanced security features, application visibility, and seamless integration with the broader Cisco networking and security ecosystem. Ideal for organisations already invested in Cisco infrastructure.

Benefits

Why Organisations Move to SD-WAN

The operational and financial gains that make SD-WAN the modern standard

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Centralised Management

Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot every site from a single console with policy-driven automation.

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Application Awareness

Prioritise business-critical applications and guarantee performance for voice, video, and SaaS traffic.

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Built-in Security

Next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and secure web gateway functions embedded in the SD-WAN fabric.

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Cost Reduction

Replace or augment expensive MPLS circuits with affordable broadband and 4G/5G connectivity.

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Zero-Touch Provisioning

Deploy new branches quickly with automatic configuration delivered from the cloud controller.

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Business Continuity

Automatic failover between underlays keeps critical applications running when a circuit fails.

Connectivity

Underlay Connectivity

BTLITC has a close working relationship with leading UK connectivity providers to deliver the resilient underlay that modern SD-WAN requires.

Vodafone

Enterprise-grade connectivity with 4G and 5G failover, MPLS, and dedicated broadband circuits across the UK.

BT

Extensive UK fibre and leased line portfolio providing resilient high-performance underlay for enterprise SD-WAN deployments.

Three

5G network as cost-effective failover and primary connectivity for sites where fibre is limited or cost-prohibitive.

Our Approach

How BTLITC Delivers SD-WAN

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ASSESS

Network Assessment

Current connectivity audit, application inventory, and business requirements gathering.

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DESIGN

Solution Design

Architect vendor, topology, underlay mix, and security policies tailored to your sites.

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DEPLOY

Deployment and Testing

Phased rollout with performance validation and business continuity testing.

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MANAGE

Managed Operations

24/7 monitoring, change management, and proactive optimisation as your network evolves.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SD-WAN and how does it differ from MPLS?
SD-WAN is a software-defined approach to wide area networking that intelligently routes traffic across multiple underlay connections, including broadband, fibre, 4G, 5G, and MPLS. Traditional MPLS is a single, dedicated private circuit that typically requires long contracts and hardware-based configuration on a per-site basis. SD-WAN is cloud-managed, supports any mix of underlays, and can deliver equivalent or better application performance at a lower cost, with much greater flexibility.
Which SD-WAN vendor is right for my organisation?
The right vendor depends on your existing infrastructure, security requirements, and operational preferences. Fortinet is ideal if you want security and SD-WAN tightly integrated in one platform. Extreme Networks suits organisations that already use or want unified network management from a single pane of glass. Cisco is typically the best fit for organisations with an established Cisco footprint or complex enterprise requirements. BTLITC assesses your environment and recommends the best option rather than pushing a single vendor.
How long does an SD-WAN deployment take?
A typical SD-WAN rollout takes between four and twelve weeks depending on the number of sites, underlay provisioning lead times, and the complexity of your application landscape. Zero-touch provisioning makes individual site deployments fast once the central policy is defined. We use a phased approach, starting with a small pilot group to validate performance before scaling to the rest of your estate.
Can SD-WAN work with our existing security stack?
Yes. SD-WAN solutions can integrate with existing next-generation firewalls, secure web gateways, and zero trust platforms through service chaining and API integrations. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN combines networking and security natively. Other vendors integrate tightly with partners such as Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks. We design your SD-WAN with your existing security investments in mind and identify opportunities to simplify your stack where appropriate.
Do you offer managed SD-WAN services?
Yes. BTLITC offers fully managed SD-WAN services covering design, deployment, 24/7 monitoring, change management, incident response, and ongoing optimisation. We also offer co-managed models where your team retains day-to-day control while we provide expert escalation and strategic support. Managed services are tailored to your operational preferences and internal capability.

Discuss Your SD-WAN Requirements

Book a free network assessment. We will audit your current connectivity, identify improvement opportunities, and provide a vendor-neutral recommendation.

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