The global software-defined wide area network market was valued at USD 6.40 Billion in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29.80% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a valuation of USD 86.88 Billion by 2034.
Traditional WAN does not support cloud applications, which contributes to network congestion, network stability, and latency issues. Companies and service providers are, therefore, increasingly using cloud-based SD-WAN systems to boost their scalability, performance, and flexibility. Such advantages have fuelled the demand for cloud-based SD-WAN from several end-user sectors, including BFSI, internet, entertainment, retail, and manufacturing. The increased demand for cloud solutions would boost the SD-WAN usage, leading to the growth of the global software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) industry.
Properties and Applications
Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) refers to a wide area network established by the software, which can be controlled and be quickly adapted to meet customer requirements. A WAN is a link between local area networks (LANs) isolated by a large distance, from a few kilometres to thousands of kilometres.Based on the deployment mode, the market can be divided into:
- On Premise
- Cloud
Based on component, the market can be segmented into:
- Solutions
- Software
- Appliances
- Services
- Consulting
- Implementation
- Training and Support
The market can be classified based on network type as:
- Multi-Protocol Label Switching
- Hybrid
- Broadband
- Long-Term Evolution
The market can be broadly categorised based on service type into:
- Managed Services
- Professional Services
It finds its end-use in the following sectors:
- BFSI
- Government
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Transportation and Logistics
- Energy and Utilities
- Others
The report looks into the regional markets of software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) like:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Industry Analysis
The use of AI in IT processes, like root cause analysis (RCA) and configuration management, is increasing. The use of AIs in SD-WAN solutions allows for the automation of essential tasks like incident prediction, fault check, isolation as well as remediation, efficient use of bandwidth, and trend analysis. The growing use of advanced technology will lead to the expansion of the software-defined wide area network market.Traditional WAN does not support cloud applications, which contributes to network congestion, network stability, and latency issues. Companies and service providers are, therefore, increasingly using cloud-based SD-WAN systems to boost their scalability, performance, and flexibility. Such advantages have fuelled the demand for cloud-based SD-WAN from several end-user sectors, including BFSI, internet, entertainment, retail, and manufacturing. The increased demand for cloud solutions would boost the SD-WAN usage, leading to the growth of the global software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) industry.
Competitive Landscape
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) industry, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Citrix Systems, Inc.
- Aryaka Networks, Inc.
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- Communications Systems, Inc.
- Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
- VMware, Inc.
- Adaptiv Networks, Inc.
- Peplink
- Versa Networks, Inc.
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Software-Defined Wide Area Network Market Analysis
6 Regional Analysis
7 Market Dynamics
9 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Software-Defined Wide Area Network market report include:- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Citrix Systems, Inc.
- Aryaka Networks, Inc.
- Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- Communications Systems, Inc.
- Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
- VMware, Inc.
- Adaptiv Networks, Inc.
- Peplink
- Versa Networks, Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 154 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 6.4 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 86.88 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 29.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 11 |
