The Unified SD-WAN: One-Size-Fits-All?

Software-defined networking has transformed how enterprises and service providers build and secure their networks. But as deployments scale and customer needs diversify, can a single SD-WAN design really serve everyone? At BalticNOG 2025, Mindaugas Ruginis, Systems Engineer Manager at Fortinet, will challenge the idea of “one-size-fits-all” in SD-WAN and share where the industry is heading next.

Rethinking SD-WAN Design

From backbone to branches, traditional SD-WAN approaches are evolving. Mindaugas will explore new design principles, from layered architectures to ADVPN 2.0 intelligence, and how they promise to simplify operations while improving resilience. But he will also ask the tough question: is the pursuit of universal design helping operators, or creating new blind spots?

Automation at Scale

One key theme of the session is automation. Mindaugas will discuss why templated configurations, orchestration tools, and repeatable workflows are now essential for service providers and MSSPs. He’ll hint at how a unified approach can save time and reduce errors — but also where flexibility must be preserved to adapt to real-world complexity.

Beyond the Buzzwords

Expect more than marketing slogans. This talk will dig into real-world challenges: balancing performance and cost, ensuring security in distributed environments, and reconciling enterprise and telco perspectives. Whether you believe in “one-size-fits-all” or not, you’ll walk away with insights to rethink your own strategy.

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