Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Global Market Report 2024

A software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is a technology that simplifies the management and operation of a wide area network (WAN) by decoupling the networking hardware from its control mechanism. It utilizes principles of software-defined networking (SDN) to dynamically manage and optimize the distribution of network traffic across various connection types, such as broadband internet, MPLS (multiprotocol label switching), LTE, and others.

The main components of SD-WAN include solutions and services. SD-WAN solutions encompass both hardware and software components that enable a software-defined approach to WAN management. These solutions can be deployed on-premise, in the cloud, or in hybrid modes, catering to large enterprises and small-medium enterprises across diverse industries such as healthcare, banking and financial services, retail, manufacturing, transport and logistics, information technology (IT), telecommunications, and others.

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The software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $5.6 billion in 2023 to $7.56 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.1%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including the adoption of simplified network solutions, increasing demand for internet broadband connections, enterprises' focus on reducing operational expenditure and operating costs, and the rising adoption driven by the growth of mobile workers.

The software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.36 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the rising number of cloud-based services, increasing demand for mobility services, higher penetration of smartphones, improved bandwidth efficiency, and robust infrastructure development. Major trends expected in this period include technological advancements, heightened demand for internet broadband connections, a focus on reducing operational expenditure, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and an intensified emphasis on digital transformation initiatives.

The growth of the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions. Cloud-based solutions utilize cloud computing technologies and are favored for their scalability, cost efficiency, global accessibility, security enhancements, and continuous innovation. SD-WAN enhances cloud-based services by optimizing traffic routing to enhance performance, integrating robust security features, reducing costs through efficient use of multiple connection types, simplifying centralized management, enabling scalability, and ensuring reliable connectivity with failover and load balancing capabilities. For instance, Eurostat reported in December 2023 that 45.2% of EU enterprises adopted cloud computing services in 2023, marking a 4.2% increase from 2021 and underscoring the growing reliance on cloud-based solutions that drive the SD-WAN market forward.

Leading companies in the SD-WAN market are focused on innovating to develop advanced solutions such as multi-tenant edge Secure SD-WAN solutions. These solutions enhance security, improve performance, and enable cost-effective scalability for enterprises by supporting multiple tenants or business units within a single platform. For example, SITA, a Switzerland-based company specializing in air transport communications and information technology, collaborated with Versa Networks, a US-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) company, to launch SITA Connect Go in October 2022. This multi-tenant edge secure SD-WAN solution caters specifically to the air transportation industry, offering scalable and agile connectivity by leveraging virtualized infrastructure at airports and in the cloud. This approach enhances flexibility and supports the industry's transition to multi-cloud environments.

In November 2023, Etisalat by e&, a UAE-based telecommunications company, partnered with Versa Networks, VeloCloud Networks Inc., and Fortinet to expand its portfolio and enhance managed SD-WAN services. This collaboration positions Etisalat by e& at the forefront of network connectivity, delivering enhanced operational efficiency, robust security measures, and scalable network infrastructure solutions to businesses. Versa Networks and VeloCloud Networks Inc., both US-based companies, specialize in SD-WAN and cloud-delivered SD-WAN architecture, respectively, while Fortinet provides software-defined networking solutions.

Major companies operating in the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market are Dell Technologies Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, VMware Inc., Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Ciena Corporation, Citrix Systems Inc., Tata Communications, Forcepoint, Riverbed Technology, Cato Networks Ltd., Versa Networks Inc., Epsilon Telecommunications, Aryaka Networks Inc., FatPipe Networks Inc., Adaptiv Networks Inc., Silver Peak Systems Inc.

North America was the largest region in the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing on-premises SD-WAN, cloud-managed SD-WAN, hybrid SD-WAN, managed SD-WAN Services, and virtual SD-WAN. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market also includes consists of sales of edge devices, routers, gateways, switches, and network interface cards (NICs). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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