AWS Cloud WAN Alternatives (January 2026)

AWS Transit Gateway connects virtual private cloud and on-premises networks through a central hub. It acts as a highly scalable cloud router so you can easily add to your network.

AWS Global Accelerator is a networking service that simplifies traffic management and improves performance by up to 60%.

AWS VPN establishes encrypted connections for hybrid connectivity networks with AWS Site-to-Site VPN and remote workforce access with AWS Client VPN.

AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service that links your network directly to AWS to deliver consistent, low-latency performance.

AWS App Mesh is an application networking service mesh that lets you more easily monitor and control communications across services.

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a service that lets you launch AWS resources in a logically isolated virtual network that you define.

AWS PrivateLink provides private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises applications securely on AWS.

Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) service that helps you distribute your static and dynamic content quickly and reliably with high speed performance, security, and developer ease-of-use.

AWS Ground Station is a fully managed service that lets you control satellite communications, downlink and process satellite data, and scale your satellite operations quickly, easily and cost-effectively without having to worry about building or managing your own ground station infrastructure