Forrester: Digital Transformation Drives Distributed Store Networks to the Breaking Point November 07, 2018 Resource Type White Papers Categories: Networking & SD-WAN Download white paper Forward-looking retailers are realizing the value of cloud- and data center-based applications as they move high-priority applications, such as POS and payment/inventory management systems, outside the local retail site. However, that initial movement of applications has severely stressed wide-area networks (WANs). While IT organizations work to improve performance, a second wave of migrating applications, focused on delivering a world-class customer experience, is about to hit, adding even more pressure to networks and causing added challenges with availability, performance, and bandwidth. One in five retailers report site outages on at least a monthly basis. With core applications being run across the WAN, outages are not just an inconvenience, they are a loss of revenue! Purchasing additional bandwidth alone does not solve these challenges. It takes the right technology, paired with appropriate network support partners, to meet the network requirements of digitally empowered stores. In March 2018, Hughes commissioned Forrester to conduct a study exploring the adoption, challenges, and investment plans for distributed store networks that support 200 or more locations spread across a large geographic area. The study surveyed 100 store operations and technology decision makers at North American retail and financial services companies with distributed store networks. The results illuminate how and why companies with distributed store networks are transforming their businesses and how they are preparing for increased demand on their networks. × First name Last Name Title Email Address Campaign ID *Indicates required CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Thank you. Click "download" to access. Download white paper Related Resources Infographics How the Right Managed SD-WAN Delivers the Agility, Flexibility, and Security Needed Now April 22, 2020 Digitally Empowered Stores Stretch Data Networks to the Breaking Point November 01, 2018 Managed SD-WAN November 15, 2016 Case Studies QDOBA’s Transformation Anchored in Stable Network March 20, 2020 A Leading Retail Petroleum Franchisee Enjoys Faster Network via HughesON ActiveTechnologies July 10, 2018 M&T Bank Case Study April 10, 2017 VoIP Adoption Leads to Free PCI Upgrades for Major Quick Service Restaurant March 17, 2017 Report Hughes Networks SD-WAN Managed Service Ticks All the Right Boxes February 05, 2019 Videos HughesON ActiveTechnologies™ December 07, 2018 3:08 News Articles Hughes Introduces Secure SD-WAN Platform July 25, 2018 Hughes Launches Fully Managed SD-WAN Solution for Distributed Organizations April 09, 2017 'Best-kept secret in SD-WAN' publicly rolls out managed service January 19, 2015 Solution Sheets Hughes HR4700 Branch Gateway May 30, 2018 HR4860 Secure SD-WAN Gateway May 18, 2018 Data Sheets Fortigate 30E April 17, 2017 White Papers Managed SD-WAN: Delivers a Better Experience for Highly Distributed Organizations November 15, 2016