With accelerating digital transformation and enterprises adding more services and applications to their networks, the traditional Wide Area Network (WAN) is no longer efficient when it comes to handling enterprises’ network requirements. Thus, enterprises are increasingly adopting Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions, which offer better network traffic management, visibility, and security, along with lower operating costs and investment. However, these solutions are marked by several adoption challenges, such as interoperability issues, concerns around change management, lack of trained resources, and poor visibility into application performance. Thus, enterprises are looking for the right partners to ensure successful SD-WAN deployments and to supplement their digital transformation journeys.

In this research, we present detailed assessments of 16 service providers featured on the SD-WAN Services PEAK Matrix®. Each profile offers a comprehensive picture of the SD-WAN service provider’s vision and strategy, scope of services offered, innovation and investments, delivery capabilities, and strengths and limitations.

Scope

• All industries and geographies
• The assessment is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process considering investments made through December 2021, interactions with leading SD-WAN service providers, client reference checks, and an ongoing analysis of SD-WAN services market

Contents

This report features the profiles of 16 providers focused on SD-WAN services. Each profile includes:

• A summary dashboard – market impact and vision and capability assessment
• Strengths and limitations of the service provider
• A general overview of the provider’s network services business – vision, scale, overall focus, and extent of adoption of the provider’s SD-WAN services across enterprise segments and geographies
• An overview of the provider’s SD-WAN services offerings – overall portfolio of services and relative focus across service lines
• An assessment of the provider’s SD-WAN services delivery capability, domain investments, key solutions, and major partnerships

Membership

Cloud and Infrastructure Services

Sourcing and Vendor Management