SD-WAN Interoperability via Cross-Connect Interworking Agent
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing SD-WAN solutions are proprietary and lack interconnectivity between different vendor systems, leading to siloed networks with high operational and capital expenditures for enterprises, especially during mergers and acquisitions.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for providing interoperability between SD-WANs from different vendors by deploying a Cross-Connect Interworking Virtualized network function (CIV) agent in network terminals to establish secure tunnels and exchange route information, enabling data flow and control signal exchange between SD-WANs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If proprietary SD-WAN solutions are deployed from different vendors, then each vendor can provide specialized network services, but interconnectivity between SD-WANs from different vendors is lost leading to siloed networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a standardized interface and protocol layer that acts as an intermediary between SD-WANs from different vendors. This interface enables route information exchange and tunnel establishment between heterogeneous SD-WAN systems, allowing data to flow across vendor boundaries while maintaining each vendor's proprietary solution integrity.
2Ease of operation
If siloed SD-WAN networks are maintained without interconnection, then each network can operate independently with simplified management, but operational expenditures and capital expenditures increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal interconnection framework that can work across multiple SD-WAN vendor solutions simultaneously. The standardized interface enables a single deployment to achieve interoperability with multiple different SD-WAN systems, reducing the need for vendor-specific integration efforts and lowering both operational and capital expenditures.
3Reliability
If secure tunnels are established between SD-WANs for data exchange, then interoperability is achieved, but system complexity increases due to additional configuration and management requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated feedback mechanisms where the standardized interface continuously monitors tunnel establishment status, route information exchange, and data flow between SD-WANs. This feedback enables dynamic adjustment and self-healing of tunnel configurations, reducing manual intervention requirements while maintaining secure transmission.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a method and an interoperability system. The present disclosure aims to provide interoperability between SD-WANs of different vendors. The interoperability system uses information from an agent (software or hardware) installed in network terminals such as routers of each SD-WAN to configure control and management plane signals and configures the agent associated with one SD-WAN to share data with agent associated with another SD-WAN. Therefore, the present disclosure helps in interoperability between SD-WANs from different vendors. Hence, operations are efficient, and cost is reduced.