Global Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Market 2025‐2032 | $18.58B Growth, 12.2% CAGR, Key Players & Investment Opportunities in Next-Gen Network Solutions

Market Size and Growth

Global Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) market reached US$ 8.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 18.58 billion by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period 2025-2032.

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Key Development:

United States: Recent SD‐WAN Developments

✅ In October 2025, NETGEAR launched its unified SASE/security platform for SMEs by integrating Exium, bringing SD‐WAN, zero-trust access, firewall, and threat protection in a single cloud-managed interface.

✅ In October 2025, Netgear's 5G hotspots were enhanced to support native SD‐WAN failover, deepening its SASE integration and improving redundancy for branch and remote connectivity.

✅ In July 2025, Arista Networks completed the acquisition of the VeloCloud SD‐WAN portfolio from Broadcom, marking a strategic expansion into branch and WAN networking with AI-driven capabilities.

✅ In July 2025, Arista also published a blog on "Next‐Generation SD‐WAN in the AI Era," explaining how the VeloCloud acquisition enables zero-touch operations, proactive monitoring, and app-aware client‐to‐cloud connectivity.

Japan: Recent SD‐WAN Developments

✅ In September 2025, commentary from Japanese ICT analysts emphasized the accelerating shift to zero‐trust architecture in SD‐WAN deployments, driven by the growing SASE adoption in enterprises.

✅ In August 2025, IDC Japan released a forecast showing that SD‐WAN adoption is being increasingly driven by enterprise demand for zero‐trust security and cloud-native WAN architectures.

✅ In March 2025, Hitachi Information & Telecommunication Engineering deployed a SASE + SD‐WAN solution to enable zero‐trust security across remote and branch offices, improving both security posture and operational efficiency.

✅ In February 2025, NI+C (Japan) began offering Aryaka Networks' SD‐WAN, enabling cost reduction and quality improvement for their international WAN connections.

Key Players:

=> Cisco Systems, Inc., Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Broadcom, Forcepoint, Nokia, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Cloud Software Group, Inc., Ciena Corporation., NEC Corporation and among others.

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Key Segments:

By Component

Solutions lead with 65% share, driven by demand for integrated software platforms, analytics, and automated enterprise management tools. Services account for 35%, supported by consulting, implementation, and managed support offerings that complement solution deployment.

By Deployment

On-premises deployment dominates with 55% share, favored by large enterprises prioritizing data security, customization, and regulatory compliance. Cloud-based deployment holds 45%, driven by SMEs and digital-first enterprises seeking scalability, cost efficiency, and remote accessibility.

By Enterprise Size

Large enterprises lead with 60% share, fueled by higher IT budgets, complex operations, and demand for advanced enterprise solutions. SMEs account for 40%, reflecting growing adoption of affordable, flexible, and cloud-enabled solutions to enhance competitiveness.

By Industry

IT & Telecom dominate with 30% share, supported by digital transformation, network management, and operational efficiency initiatives. Healthcare accounts for 25%, driven by digital patient records, telehealth, and healthcare IT integration. BFSI holds 20%, reflecting demand for secure, scalable, and automated financial services solutions. Retail represents 15%, fueled by e-commerce, omnichannel operations, and customer engagement tools. Other industries make up 10%, including manufacturing, logistics, and education.

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By Region

North America - 38% Share
North America leads with 38%, driven by early adoption of enterprise solutions, advanced IT infrastructure, and strong presence of global software providers.

Europe - 28% Share
Europe holds 28%, supported by enterprise digitization, regulatory compliance requirements, and adoption across IT, healthcare, and BFSI sectors in Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe.

Asia-Pacific - 24% Share
Asia-Pacific accounts for 24%, fueled by SMEs and large enterprises investing in cloud solutions, digital transformation, and industry 4.0 initiatives in China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific.

South America - 5% Share
South America holds 5%, supported by growing IT adoption, digitalization initiatives, and demand for enterprise solutions in Brazil, Argentina, and neighboring countries.

Middle East & Africa - 5% Share
The Middle East & Africa represent 5%, driven by emerging markets, infrastructure development, and adoption of cloud-based enterprise and IT management solutions.

Report Insights Covered

The report provides a detailed competitive landscape analysis, company profile insights, and evaluation of market size, share, and growth trends across components, deployment modes, enterprise sizes, industries, and regions.

FAQ

What is the current size of the Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) Market?

A: In 2024, the Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) Market was valued at US$ 8.86 billion, reflecting its strong industry presence.

Q2: How large is the Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) Market expected to be by 2032?

A: By 2032, industry forecasts suggest the Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) Market will grow to around US$ 18.58 billion, demonstrating significant expansion.

Q3: What is the growth rate of the Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) Market?

A: The market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032.

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