Frost & Sullivan cites Hughes as #1
January 12, 2026
EchoStar-owned Hughes Network Systems has been named a Leader in Managed SD-WAN Services by Frost & Sullivan. Frost & Sullivan also recognised Hughes with its 2025 Customer Value Leadership Award for its secure hybrid connectivity and comprehensive service model.
Hughes, said Frost & Sullivan, has proven its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving managed SD-WAN landscape. “The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in automation, IT service management platforms, and integrated terrestrial, wireless (4G/5G), and satellite technologies have enabled it to scale effectively across North America while delivering reliable, flexible, and highly visible network services.”
“Operational efficiency is a cornerstone of the value of Hughes in the managed SD-WAN market,” commented Stephen Thomas, Sr. Industry Director at Frost & Sullivan.
Frost & Sullivan commended Hughes Network Systems for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of managed SD-WAN services and delivering tangible results at scale across North America.
One callout technology that Frost noted is the Active Power Edge:
• The Hughes Active Power Edge exemplifies Hughes innovation with autonomous, self-healing power distribution that provides continuous power monitoring and AI-driven remediation, enabling networks to recover and optimise automatically
• Deployed at more than 5,700 locations, it has helped customers achieve a 45 per cent reduction in trouble tickets, proving the tangible impact of automation on uptime and service quality
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Customer Value Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, operational performance, and competitive positioning. It recognises forward-thinking organisations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.