The rapid increase of mobile data traffic and the increasing number of cloud applications are advancing the growth of the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market. From SD-WAN as a Service that converges the WAN edge into a unified cloud-native platform to machine learning that helps adapt to different network conditions in real-time, innovations in the SD-WAN industry are leading to WAN simplification, lower costs, and bandwidth efficiency. In the wake of these trends, the global SDWAN market size is estimated to reach $13.7 billion by 2026 from $3.4 billion in 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 31.9 percent.
Among the factors driving this market growth, the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture plays an indispensable role. While SDWAN delivers necessary networking functionality, SASE architecture converges SD-WAN with security services to build holistic connectivity. It provides client security on all devices and operating systems and optimizes client-tocloud delays while streamlining communication. The various benefits of SASE architecture include simplified edge-to-edge security, increased network performance, greater control of data usage, and cost reduction. Enterprises can also leverage SASE architecture to scale their business through digital transformation.
To spotlight such key developments in the industry, Enterprise Networking Magazine illustrates how companies are leveraging the latest developments in SD-WAN to enhance organizational performance. The edition also features thought leadership articles from Jarrod Anderson, Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence, ADM, Brian Rhoney, Director of Data Center Market Development, Corning, and Mark Novak, Director, Applied Security Architecture, JPMorgan Chase, who shed light on various trends in the retail analytics industry, including key developments in Generative AI in IIOT, Next-Generation Connectivity, and Confidential Computing.
In this edition of Enterprise Networking Magazine, we also bring you the story of some of the top SD-WAN solution providers and service companies that deliver the best outcomes for their clients. The list comprises Byteworks, which builds secure and reliable IT infrastructure using SD-WAN, and Calculus Business Solutions, which provides tailored SD-WAN solutions.
Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in the SD WAN industry. We would like to know your thoughts.
