SD-WAN, or Software-Defined Wide Area Network, is a technology that connects users across multicloud environments, branch locations, and hybrid workforces. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud services, which 70% plan to invest more in, SD-WAN has become essential for managing performance and security. It addresses challenges such as latency and visibility, which 43% of mission-critical workloads face.

Cisco SD-WAN Analytics provides actionable insights by assessing application health and correlating it with network performance. This solution extends visibility across the SD-WAN fabric and multicloud environments, helping organizations quickly identify and resolve issues. By freeing up time and resources traditionally spent on troubleshooting, it allows teams to transform their network operations from reactive to proactive.

A significant challenge for organizations is the lack of visibility into data and data flow, which 28% of enterprises have cited as a key roadblock in cloud governance. This lack of insight can hinder their ability to effectively manage application performance and troubleshoot issues, making tools like Cisco SD-WAN Analytics crucial for overcoming these obstacles.