Hybrid and remote work have redefined the modern workplace. Teams now connect from headquarters, branch offices, home networks, coffee shops, and even while traveling — often switching between Wi-Fi, broadband, 5G, or satellite links in the process. With so many moving parts, keeping voice and video calls consistently clear can feel like an uphill battle. Dropped audio, frozen video, and lagging meetings are not only annoying, but they can be costly in terms of eroded productivity and hampered user experience.
This is where SD-WAN makes a difference. By intelligently orchestrating multiple types of connections, SD-WAN can turn this patchwork of networks into a reliable platform for communication. In this article, we’ll show you how SD-WAN helps overcome the pitfalls of underlay diversity, which mistakes to avoid when deploying it, and the best practices that ensure your UCaaS quality remains high. By the end of the article, you’ll be better equipped to assess your network strategy and support seamless collaboration no matter where your teams are working from.