Software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) is a service that grants the enterprise with the ability to dynamically connect branch offices and datacenters on a global scale. As companies utilize a growing number of cloud-based applications, traditional WAN networks are unable to maintain strong speeds and optimized connectivity. Compared to a traditional routing hardware deployment, SD-WAN offers the flexibility to control connection efficiency even during periods of high network demand. The cost and operational benefits of SD-WAN are becoming increasingly apparent, and the business sector is taking notice.