Who is SimpleWAN?
SimpleWAN is a networking and security provider that delivers managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and cloud-based firewall services for distributed enterprises.
- Managed SD-WAN services for multi-site and distributed networks
- Cloud-delivered firewall and unified threat management (UTM) (network security)
- Centralized orchestration and monitoring portal for branch connectivity
- Connectivity optimization for branch offices, remote locations, and retail sites
- Managed support services for deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations
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SimpleWAN provides managed SD-WAN and cloud-based security services that target organizations operating multiple locations, branch offices, and remote sites. Its offerings focus on simplifying Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and network security through a centralized, cloud-orchestrated model, where network policies and configuration are administered from a single management portal rather than on a site-by-site basis.
In a typical enterprise deployment, SimpleWAN delivers Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) at each location that connects to broadband or other IP-based circuits, then establishes secure tunnels and policy-based routing through the provider’s platform. This aligns with common SD-WAN architectures (SD-WAN / network connectivity), which use overlay networks on top of existing transport links to steer traffic based on application requirements, performance metrics, or security policies. The platform is positioned for use cases such as retail chains, franchises, healthcare locations, and professional services offices that need centralized control with limited on-site IT staff.
The SimpleWAN service includes a cloud-delivered firewall and unified threat management functions (network security), which typically encompass packet inspection, access control, Virtual Private Network (VPN) termination, and related security controls. By hosting policy configuration and logging in the cloud, SimpleWAN allows administrators to manage security rules, review activity, and push updates across locations from a single interface. This design is intended to standardize network behavior across branches and support compliance-oriented configurations where consistent policy enforcement is important.
SimpleWAN also positions its portal for performance monitoring and troubleshooting, giving IT teams visibility into link status, bandwidth utilization, and device health across the estate. In practice, this places the offer in marketplace categories that include SD-WAN-as-a-service, managed firewall services, and branch connectivity management. Compared with traditional hardware-centric WAN solutions, SimpleWAN emphasizes subscription-based delivery, remote management, and managed support, which can align with organizations that prefer to outsource day-to-day networking and Security Operations (SecOps) while retaining centralized control over policies.
Within a directory or marketplace taxonomy, SimpleWAN can be categorized under SD-WAN (network connectivity), cloud-managed firewall and UTM (network security), and managed network services. These categories reflect its focus on delivering integrated connectivity and security functions via a cloud-managed model for distributed enterprises and institutions.
Our description of SimpleWAN. Updated December 2025.
