2024, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has revolutionized the management and operation of Wide Area Networks (WANs) by introducing centralized control and programmability. Despite these advancements, latency remains a critical issue, impacting the performance and efficiency of SDN-based WANs. This research article explores various techniques for reducing latency in SDN-based WANs, including intelligent traffic engineering, edge computing integration, advanced routing algorithms, and data plane optimization. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of these techniques, their implementation, and their impact on network performance.