GigaOm Radar for SD-WAN Solutions

For this 2025 research report GigaOm evaluated the top 26 solutions in the Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) market, including Versa Secure SD-WAN. Versa was rated a market Leader based on the high scores received on the decision criteria and as Outperforming in terms of its execution against roadmap and vision.

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“Versa Networks is classified as an Outperformer due to its rapid release of innovative features, including AI-driven security features and multi-cloud workload management, along with a robust product roadmap that consistently integrates emerging technologies and addresses evolving network demands.”

Why this report matters

Key takeaways for any corporate networking professional include:

• SD-WAN vendor evaluation: GigaOm provides an independent, detailed analysis of how the top SD-WAN vendors perform in areas considered differentiating and critical, comparatively assessing vendor solutions across key features.
• Purchase considerations: The report contributes to informed vendor selection by reviewing how each solution measures up to various business criteria that factor into purchase decisions, like interoperability, performance, and cost (among others), and discusses in detail the strengths and special considerations for each offering.
• SD-WAN market outlook: The report provides an overview of SD-WAN market categories and deployment models as well as GigaOm’s outlook on key trends shaping the SD-WAN landscape.

Takes on Versa

According to the GigaOm research report, Versa stands out for its:

• Multi-cloud connectivity: “The solution offers seamless multi-cloud connectivity by supporting cloud-native deployments and integrating with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP, providing automated discovery and establishment of dynamic overlay IPsec connectivity for both data and control planes to each cloud.”
• Next-generation security: “Versa Secure SD-WAN integrates comprehensive security features—intrusion prevention, NGFW, SWG, and ZTNA—within a single software platform…”
• Managed SD-WAN: Versa enables “service providers to deliver advanced connectivity and security functions with features like multitenancy, elasticity, and zero-touch provisioning.”