Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is rapidly evolving into a strategic enabler of secure, agile, and cloud-centric enterprise operations. As complexity grows, demand for managed SD-WAN services is surging, helping organizations streamline deployment and maximize value. Frost & Sullivan’s analysis reveals North American enterprises prioritize aligning network and security architectures, driving convergence with security service edge and cloud platforms.

Providers are responding with unified, platform-centric service models that integrate networking, security, observability, and lifecycle management. AI and machine learning are enhancing threat detection and predictive maintenance, while flexible support models as fully managed, co-managed, and notify-only, address diverse enterprise needs.

• How are expectations like speed to service, transparent pricing, and contract agility influencing the growing preference for managed SD-WAN?
• What are the key players shaping the managed SD-WAN industry through differentiated strengths in cloud integration, edge computing, and hybrid connectivity?
• Which significant growth opportunities are positioning SD-WAN as a foundational aspect for digital transformation?