SASE Market Hits $3.5B in Q2 as Branch Refresh Reshapes Growth
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Redwood City, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, extending year-over-year growth above 20 percent for a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell'Oro Group.
SD-WAN spending strengthens as enterprises replace aging branch infrastructure
SD-WAN demand rose materially in Q2 as branch-network modernization climbed enterprise priority lists. Dell'Oro Group found the trend reflects selective replacement of aging or higher-risk equipment rather than a wholesale refresh across entire branch estates.