CATO Networks

AUGUST 14, 2019

Cloud-native SD-WAN provides a way to do just that. VPN has proven to be a popular solution for site-to-site connectivity. However, as demonstrated in this case study of a software security company expanding to Europe , VPN has a number of downsides that limit its practical applications. the trombone effect ).

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Paysafe decided to replace its mix of MPLS and Internet-based VPN with Cato Cloud to create a single converged network. For a fraction of the price, the Cato Cloud solution improved in performance compared to the Internet VPNs and is on par with MPLS. The solution reduced costs while increasing bandwidth.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Withenterprisesmigrating to the cloud andadoptinga work-from-anywhere model,BCPtoday must also include continual access to cloud applications and support for remote users. Yet, the traditional network architecture (MPLS connectivity, VPN servers, etc.) wasnt built with cloud services and remote users in mind.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Three Asia Pacific locations established virtual private network (VPN) tunnels across direct Internet access (DIA) connections to the Amsterdam datacenter. Cloud applications were starved for bandwidth as they were backhauled across a 10 Mbits/s connection to the datacenter. MPLS was also limiting IT agility.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2018

Born alongside the expensive MPLS data service, WAN optimization appliances allowed organizations to squeeze more bandwidth out of thin pipes through compression and deduplication, as well as prioritizing traffic of loss-sensitive applications such as remote desktops. Network security is built into the Cato Cloud.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 10, 2018

Cato Cloud is more than just SD-WAN. It converges threat protection, cloud security, SLA-backed networking, and optimized mobile access as well as SD-WAN into a single, global network. With so many capabilities, Cato Cloud is being used by enterprises to address a diverse range challenges beyond whats normally seen with SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 19, 2021

Digitalization, work-from-anywhere,and cloud computing have accelerated SASE offerings to address the need for secure and optimizedaccess, anytime, anywhere, and on any device. And, enterprises should build a strategy for replacing legacy point products with a converged SASE platform.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Optimization has always been about overcoming latency, jitter, packet loss, and bandwidth limitations. However, in recent years bandwidth has become much less of an issue for most enterprises. Lower dollar-per-bit costs of bandwidth and apps that incorporate data duplication and compression are big drivers of this shift.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In today’s digital age, where work from anywhere and hybrid cloud adoption are the norm, traditional network security perimeters have crumbled. IT organizations are using hybrid cloud strategies to combine the scalable, cost-effective public cloud with the secure, compliant private cloud.

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Kentik

APRIL 15, 2020

Best practices include: Baselining traffic bandwidths. SD-WAN + Cloud + Data Center : According to research , 69% of SD-WAN users say cloud connectivity undermines their network confidence. Meanwhile, enterprises need to constantly optimize between the on-premises and cloud applications. Underlay and Overlay Visibility.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 12, 2020

Most enterprise WANs have historically used MPLS, but with the proliferation of cloud resources and mobile users, organizations are realizing the need to facilitate more flexible connectivity. While some enterprises will have an active MPLS connection with an Internet/VPN connection for failover, hybrid WAN actively uses both connections.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 23, 2016

Today, there are global organizations with 10s of locations, roaming users with business and personal devices, and business applications both inside the local datacenter and in the Cloud. This can be achieved in two ways:: Establishing a VPN connection to traffic from each location using an appliance.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Enterprise Solutions for Secure Remote Access There are three primary enterprise-grade solutions that businesses use today for secure remote access: Virtual Private Network (VPN); Zero Trust Network Access ( ZTNA ); and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). VPNs provide point-to-point connectivity. ZTNA is designed for todays business.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 20, 2019

NaaS is simply the delivery of virtualized network infrastructure and services following the standard cloud subscription business model popularized by SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS. Fortunately, cloud-native SD-WAN platforms, like Cato Cloud , enable enterprises to leverage Network as a Service to its full potential.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The company has critical ERP and VoIP applications that run in the cloud. When Dell started with the company, there was an MPLS network where the provider placed three cloud firewalls at different datacenters. One problem stemmed from overuse of the bandwidth at certain peak times, prompting the need for more bandwidth.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

SD-WANs reduce bandwidth costs, no doubt, but enterprises are still left having to address important issues around cloud, mobility, and security. The Problem of MPLS Bandwidth costs remain the most obvious problem facing MPLS services. Bandwidth upgrades and changes can also take weeks.

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CATO Networks

JULY 29, 2018

They connected and secured traffic between stores with an Internet-based, virtual private network (VPN). Point-of-sale (POS) traffic went across the IPsec VPN to firewalls in the companys Singapore datacenter housing its POS servers. MPLS was not designed for this new reality. The provider offered only a 1.5

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The way business gets done today requires on-demand access to various company locations, and business applications both inside local datacenters and in the Cloud. Standard network and security measures are no longer adequate to support modern business needs.

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Akins IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Performance MPLS was the top dog in enterprise WAN before cloud-computing and mobile smart devices exploded in popularity. Once cloud and mobile became mainstream, a fundamental flaw in MPLS was exposed. for the job, this means no more trombone effect and improved performance for mobile users and cloud services.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

VPNs were the primary method of connectivity for road warriors and people who occasionally worked from home or away from the office. It was standard procedure for an enterprise to build VPN capacity for a small percentage of its workforce. Workers were encouraged to just connect any way you can. Security is a concern as well.

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CATO Networks

MAY 21, 2018

VPNs are one possibility but they are a headache to set up and manage and dont always work. Many hotels, airports and other public locations block VPN access causing access problems. Also, VPNs make sense when accessing internal resources but gets in the way of accessing cloud services.

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CATO Networks

MAY 5, 2016

MPLS designed for the pre-Cloud era MPLS links are often used within mid-to-large organizations to carry latency sensitive traffic such as VOIP, Video, and other critical enterprise applications. A very common alternative architecture is to use firewalls to establish Internet-based VPN tunnels between enterprise locations.

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NW Kings

JANUARY 7, 2025

Low Overhead : Static routes do not consume bandwidth for routing updates or require additional CPU resources to compute paths. Specific Traffic Management : Static routes allow administrators to direct specific types of traffic along predetermined paths, optimizing bandwidth usage and improving overall network performance.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 6, 2018

While the list of must-know terms is too long to cover in a single blog, here are some to incorporate into your vocabulary as you evaluate how cloud networking can benefit your organization. Firewall as a Service (FwaaS) a firewall delivered as a cloud-based service. Click here for a detailed overview of FwaaS. See also Jitter.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Much has been made about their high costs, long-time to deploy, and poor fit for running Internet and cloud traffic. SD-WAN Cost Savings Early marketing around SD-WAN technology pointed to the 90 percent cost difference between MPLS and Internet bandwidth costs. As a rule, SD-WAN appliance do not provide advanced security.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 20, 2022

Youve been told to cut costs Its no secret that MPLS circuits cost a fortune often 3-4x the price of MPLS alternatives (like SD-WAN,) for only a fraction of the bandwidth. Youre going cloud and migrating from on-prem to cloud DCs and apps Migrating from on-prem legacy applications to cloud isnt generally an if but a when statement.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 5, 2020

As critical business applications migrate to the cloud, and the mobile workforce continues to grow, networking and security solutions need to evolve in order to meet the changing business needs. It fails to deliver the security, cloud readiness and mobility required to support the digital business. This is easier said than done.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

When I read that less than 20% of IT professionals indicated their organizations can properly monitor public cloud infrastructure, it reminded me of the reoccurring network visibility conversations I have with network managers from around the globe. But what exactly makes cloud-based SD-WAN different?

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CATO Networks

JUNE 7, 2020

In particular, the emergence of cloud computing and user mobility have increased business agility, allowing rapid response to new opportunities. The network of old needs to change to accommodate the phenomenal growth of cloud and mobility. In this way, for example, sales VoIP traffic can be prioritized above generic voice traffic.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 1, 2017

With the rise of mobility, cloud datacenters, and Software as a Service (SaaS) the classical demarcation between public and private networks becomes less relevant, driving changes in four IT disciplines – security, cloud, mobility, as well as networking. Will security still be implemented?

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CATO Networks

MARCH 27, 2018

The rise of mobile devices, combined with the shift to cloud based platforms, means that many networks no longer have a clear perimeter, where all applications and users could be jointly protected against cyber-attacks. When all users need to connect to central location to access cloud applications, performance and latency issues arise.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 1, 2020

Further, poor network speeds can limit an enterprises ability to use cloud platforms to their full potential. However, as cloud and mobile grew in popularity, the inflexibility and cost of MPLS began to drive enterprises away. As a result, businesses turned to SD-WAN and Internet-based VPN solutions as an alternative.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 16, 2020

Remote Workers Need Network Access Comparable to In-Office Workers To accommodate the sudden surge of home-based workers, network managers might have ordered a slew of new VPN licenses, and maybe even a larger firewall or VPN appliance, to connect people to the corporate network.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 2, 2022

Cisco in its recent report flushed that out a bit further defining NaaS as a cloud-enabled, usage-based consumption model that allows users to acquire and orchestrate network capabilities without owning, building, or maintaining their own infrastructure, writes industry analyst , Tom Nolle.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The market for SD-WAN has been driven in part by its ability to reduce bandwidth costs and improve the performance of cloud access. In order for companies to realize SD-WANs cost savings and cloud performance benefits, branch offices must be connected directly to and communicate across the Internet.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 22, 2022

After all, todays point solutions that only address cloud migration, remote work or certain security threats, will only remain relevant for so long. Rising MPLS Bandwidth Costs MPLS is expensive and eats up a large portion of IT spend. This is essential for ensuring secure connectivity and business continuity.

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CATO Networks

MAY 16, 2018

SD-WAN adoption is seeing rapid growth as companies look to streamline their WAN infrastructure and move toward more cloud-based applications. Looking to reduce costs, they moved their network to Cato Cloud , which cut their monthly expenses by two-thirds. They had IPsec VPN from each store to the datacenter.

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