This analysis captures customer analytics and preferences regarding network technologies and related services. It spans 19 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with 16% of respondents from the United States. To ensure data relevance, participants completed screening questions before qualifying. The investigation is structured into multiple sections, each targeting specific aspects of network technology adoption and usage.

A key focus of the investigation is the adoption of SD-WAN, which, despite being introduced in 2014, continues to present growth opportunities as businesses pursue digital transformation and demand intelligent, software-defined connectivity. Security has emerged as a top use case—especially for remote locations—underscoring SD-WAN’s role in enhancing user experience and application performance. Interestingly, cost savings were not the primary driver for adoption, yet 82% of those citing it reported savings between 5% and 29%.

• How are factors like digital transformation and demand for intelligent connectivity driving the continued adoption and growth of SD-WAN?
• How is your organization harnessing SD-WAN to enhance security, optimize application performance, elevate user experience, and increase cost savings?
• Why are organizations choosing managed security and service providers over traditional network providers for deploying SASE solutions?