Bigleaf SD-WAN

What Bigleaf SD-WAN is

Bigleaf SD-WAN is a web-based service for improving internet performance for business-critical cloud applications across one or more business locations. Its Cloud Connect service monitors latency, jitter, packet loss, and capacity 10 times per second in both directions. Dynamic QoS classifies and prioritizes traffic in real time, while application-aware routing sends voice and video over circuits with lower latency, jitter, and packet loss, and directs high-throughput tasks to circuits with more bandwidth available.

The preconfigured router installs outside an existing firewall, supports up to four broadband circuits, and is described as taking 90 seconds to install. Cloud Connect supports wired and wireless connections, including fiber, cable, LEO satellite, and 5G LTE. When traffic shifts between ISP circuits, Bigleaf-issued IP addresses stay the same, supporting automatic failover without application-visible interruption. The dashboard provides network visibility across sites, with alerts, insights, and performance information. Bigleaf lists 12 points of presence across the United States and Western Europe and peering with more than 150 cloud, content, and carrier networks. Connect Care, included with every service plan, provides 24/7 assistance through channels including live chat and email. Pricing is available by quote; multi-site deployments may qualify for volume pricing.

Who it suits

Bigleaf describes Cloud Connect for organizations ranging from a single office or kiosk to multi-location enterprises. It may suit businesses that want to prioritize traffic for VoIP, VPN, video, ERP, CRM, and cloud applications while retaining an existing firewall and security setup.

Getting started

1. Visit the Bigleaf website and request a quote.
2. Discuss the service plan and, for a multi-site deployment, ask about possible volume pricing.
3. Choose a symmetric speed package from 75/75 Mbps to 3/3 Gbps and an available subscription agreement of 12, 24, or 36 months.
4. Install the preconfigured router outside the existing firewall and connect up to four broadband circuits.
5. Use the Cloud Connect dashboard to view site performance, alerts, and insights.

Verdict

Choose Bigleaf SD-WAN if your business needs traffic prioritization, circuit monitoring, and failover across business locations. Its router works alongside an existing firewall, and Connect Care is included with every service plan. Consider another option if integrated security is a requirement; request a quote to understand pricing.