Global Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Market Revenue Grows at a CAGR of 29.3%

Straits Research published a report, “Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Market Size & Outlook, 2026–2034.” According to the study, the market size is valued at USD 7.87 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand to USD 76.31 billion by 2034, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.3%.

Market Dynamics

Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Market is driven by the rapid digitalization of companies, expansion in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and strong demand for secure, high-speed connectivity between fragmented networks. Evolving from outdated MPLS-based networks to flexible, software-driven WAN architectures is driving demand across multiple industry segments such as finance, healthcare, retail, and government.

Growing necessity for centralized management of the network, lower operating costs, and improved visibility into applications is keeping SD-WAN adoption going in large enterprises and SMEs as well. On top of that, government-backed digitization initiatives in the U.S., Germany, India, and Japan are accelerating infrastructure spending and cybersecurity investments. SD-WAN convergence with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and zero-trust security architectures is also presenting new opportunities for technology vendors and managed service providers globally.

Market Highlights

• Segmental Leadership: Cloud-delivered SD-WAN solutions hold the largest share (46.71%) in 2025, supported by enterprises migrating to cloud-native architectures and centralized network management platforms.
• Deployment Outlook: The Fully Managed SD-WAN segment leads with 41.28% market share, as organizations increasingly prefer outsourced network monitoring, analytics, and security integration services.
• End-Use Industry: The Financial Services segment is projected to record the fastest CAGR (~30.12%) during the forecast period, driven by the growing demand for secure, high-speed data connectivity and compliance-driven WAN optimization.
• Regional Insights: North America dominates with 37.65% market share in 2025, fueled by early technology adoption, strong presence of leading vendors, and accelerated enterprise digitization initiatives.

Market Segments

1. By Type (2022-2034)
   1. Internet-based SD-WAN
   2. Service Provider SD-WAN
   3. Cloud-Delivered SD-WAN
2. By Deployment Model (2022-2034)
   1. Fully Managed
   2. Co-Managed (Hybrid)
   3. Managed CPE
   4. DIY
3. By End Use Industry (2022-2034)
   1. Retail
   2. Government
   3. Financial services
   4. Industrial
   5. Healthcare