We are an internet service provider looking for recommendations on a SD-WAN vendor. We have seen this list of SD-WAN providers on packet pushers, and don't have time to evaluate everyone: https://packetpushers.net/virtual-toolbox/list-sd-wan-vendors/
We are looking for something that:
- Is suited for small business customers with single locations only. Most of the SD-WAN focus seems to be for enterprises with multiple branch locations who are looking for a MPLS replacement. Our customer's don't have or need MPLS as they are small business single site locations.
- Can accept multiple internet connections. Most of our small business customers will have a cable mode, dsl modem, and LTE as a backup.
- Most of our customer use hosted voip over the public internet to providers like Vonage and Ring Central.
- As an ISP, we would like cloud management where we have a dashboard, and can select a customer to see only their site.
- Cost is a concern. Today, most of our customers are using the router built into the DSL/Cable modem, or using something like Ubiquiti Unifiy USG. Ideally the SD-WAN box would be something we can build on our own using low cost x86 boards like https://www.pcengines.ch/ or the device should cost less than $500.
-Has some sort of firewall or security service.
What I am confused on is there are multiple firewall vendors (Fortinet, Sophos, Meraki) that seem to have a router that can do what I am asking for, but they are not necessarily SD-WAN.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
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