VMware Recognized as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN for Sixth Consecutive Year

VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services, has once again been positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN. This marks the sixth consecutive year that VMware has received this recognition, highlighting its ability to execute and its completeness of vision in the SD-WAN market.

Gartner, a renowned research and advisory company, acknowledged VMware SD-WAN for its cloud-native design and its ability to deliver consistent, secure, and reliable connectivity for distributed workforces and branch offices. The report recognized VMware SD-WAN’s virtual and physical Edge appliances, optional gateway points of presence (PoPs), software licenses, and cloud-based orchestrator.

Abe Ankumah, the Vice President and General Manager of SD-WAN and SASE at VMware, expressed his honor at being recognized as a Leader by Gartner once again. He attributed this achievement to VMware’s continuous focus on addressing customer needs, such as enhancing multi-cloud and SaaS connectivity, integrated edge security, and supporting edge-native applications. VMware SD-WAN continues to evolve to provide organizations with a comprehensive solution for WAN transformation and the software-defined edge.

VMware SD-WAN is an integral part of VMware’s software-defined edge, which enables the distribution of workloads and edge-native applications across various locations. Recently, VMware introduced the VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator, offering unified management for VMware SASE and the VMware Edge Compute Stack. This innovative offering bridges the gap between edge networking and edge compute, providing enhanced capabilities for organizations.

By delivering cloud networking and cloud security services, VMware SD-WAN in conjunction with VMware SASE allows customers to achieve a more secure and optimized network overlay. This combination empowers enterprises to embrace digital transformation and unlock the full potential of their distributed infrastructure.

As a trusted provider of multi-cloud services, VMware is committed to empowering businesses with the flexibility and choice they need to drive digital innovation. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware continues to build a better future through its 2030 Agenda.

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