SD-WAN 2.0: The Next Evolution in Enterprise Networking
Section 1: Market Drivers Global SD-WAN market to reach $13.7B by 2027 (CAGR 31.2%, MarketsandMarkets). Key verticals: Healthcare (telemedicine), finance (low-latency trading), education (remote learning). Section 2: Architectural Breakdown Control Plane Centralized policy engine using REST APIs for integration with VMware NSX or Cisco DNA. Machine learning models predict congestion patterns (85% accuracy in trials). Data Plane UDP-based protocols (e.g., Viptela's TLOC) outperform TCP in high-loss scenarios. AES-256 encryption with automated key rotation every 12 hours. Section 3: Deployment Models Model Pros Cons On-Prem CPE Full control Higher upfront costs Cloud-Hosted Pay-as-you-go pricing Vendor lock-in risks Managed Service 24/7 monitoring Limited customization Section 4: Security Integration SASE Framework: Com...