SD-WAN Return on Investment and Cost-Savings with Fortinet SD-WAN and PJ Networks

If you’re a business owner hoping to improve security and connectivity within your business, chances are you’ve heard the term SD-WAN and how it can transform your network. But what does it cost? Today, we’re discussing SD-WAN return on investment and cost-savings and how selecting a managed WAN service can actually begin saving your business money while increasing network performance, including Fortinet SD-WAN with PJ Networks.

CapEx vs. OpEx

When it comes to adopting new tech, one of the major financial considerations is knowing your CapEx vs OpEx. When you decide to implement and maintain your own SD-WAN infrastructure, that comes with a hefty sticker price:

• Purchasing equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls
• Licenses and software acquisition
• Manpot for being fitted up and running

These are CapEx costs, since they are fixed and up-front expenses. However, when you partner with PJ Networks to handle your Fortinet SD-WAN, the majority of your costs move to the OpEx side. This means:

• Subscription service fee each month/year
• Anticipated, Controllable Costs
• No unexpected hardware failures or repair bills

Why does this matter? Because, with OpEx, your cash is more flexible and you’re not left with outdated technology. You only pay for what you use, and all maintenance, upgrades, and monitoring is on PJ Networks.

Bandwidth Optimization

SD-WAN is about leveraging your bandwidth effectively. Fortinet SD-WAN managed dynamically optimizes traffic:

• Quality of service (QoS) for prioritizing network traffic, including those from voice over IP (VoIP) and video conferencing
• Load balances between MPLS, broadband, and LTE links
• Traffic is automatically rerouted in the event of a link failure

That’s right, your network will run faster without having to keep buying more expensive bandwidth. And since PJ Networks manages your SD-WAN, you’ll never have to worry about:

• Wasting less bandwidth
• Are able to keep costs low by not over-optimizing or over-upgrading

Enhances User Experience Without Spending More Money

It’s being able to do more with the internet connections you already have and, in a round-about way, it directly affects your bottom line.

Reduced Downtime

Downtime costs money. Every minute that your systems are unavailable might be minutes of potential lost sales, angry customers or productivity drops. Fortinet SD-WAN managed services from PJ Networks keep your network running smoothly and your business thriving with proactive monitoring and rapid issue resolution:

• 24/7 network monitoring
• Automatic alerts and quick response
• Secure by design, threats are reduced to your health organization

With our peerless performance and reliability, you can never go wrong with PJ Networks at the wheel. Reduced downtime leads to:

• Increased employee productivity
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Reduction of the penalty costs from SLA violations

Consider — investing in a managed SD-WAN is like always having a staffed network team ready at a moment’s notice to protect your business around the clock. That alone can save you thousands (potentially millions depending on your business’s size and type).

ROI Calculation

So, let’s delve into what it will take to measure the return on investment when you choose managed Fortinet SD-WAN by PJ Networks? This is an easy formula for you to apply:

ROI = (Net Savings / Investment Cost) × 100

Net savings come from:

• Lower up-front costs for hardware
• Reduced management and maintenance operational costs
• Savings resulting from effective use of the bandwidth
• Earnings saved by reduced downtime

For example, if you spend $200,000 on managing your in-house SD-WAN, but managed Fortinet SD-WAN with PJ Networks costs you only $150,000/year, but you save $100,000 in downtime and bandwidth overuse expenses, your net savings are $150,000.

So:

• ROI = (150,000 / 150,000) × 100 = 100% return

Which means every dollar you spend gives you up to twice its value in cost savings and extra revenue protection. And that’s not even accounting for the hidden benefits, like a lower risk, or better security posture, which are harder to measure, but just as important.

Final Thoughts

Opting for a managed Fortinet SD-WAN solution with PJ Networks is a wise decision if you hope to experience true cost savings and robust SD-WAN ROI. Moving from high CapEx investments to a more predictable OpEx expense unshackles your budget, allowing you concentrate on growing your business. What’s more, faster bandwidth and more uptime means your network runs better and your teams are more productive.

After all, there’s more to managed WAN services than easily accessible networks; you’re also looking at smarter spending, more effective security, and long-term savings. If want to save on expenses and enhance your network’s ability to get things done, then considering managed Fortinet SD-WAN just may be your next great business move.

Realize your SD-WAN ROI and cost efficiency potential today with a trusted partner in PJ Networks.