CATO Networks

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As the company grew, Alewijnse found MPLS connectivity to be increasingly unable meet its business requirements. The Dutch engineering company had built a global wide area network (WAN) out of MPLS and Internet services connecting 17 locations 14 in Europe and 3 in the Asia Pacific with about 800 mobile and field employees.

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CATO Networks

JULY 2, 2017

Theres been a lot of hype around Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). After all, managed firewall services are certainly not new. But FWaaS is fundamentally different from a managed firewall service. Well analyze those issues in our upcoming The Hype Around Firewall As A Service webinar. Click here to register now.

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CATO Networks

MAY 24, 2016

In both cases, the customers wanted to extend an MPLS-only WAN into a hybrid WAN based on a combined MPLS and Internet connectivity. Is MPLS Secure? MPLS security is based on the fact that it is a private network vs. the public Internet. The irony of an MPLS circuit is that the security is VLANsthats all it is.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 8, 2017

Anyone whos purchased MPLS bandwidth has experienced the surreal. While at home you might spend $50 for a 50 Mbps Internet link, MPLS services can cost 10 times more for a fraction of the bandwidth. MPLS services arose at a time when threats existed out there on the Internet and Internet traffic was the exception not the norm.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2017

In a 2016 Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Protection report , Gartner Analyst Jeremy DHoinne initiated the emerging category of Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). The Cato Cloud converges WAN Optimization , SD-WAN , a global SLA-backed backbone and network security ( FWaaS ) – into a single cloud service.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 23, 2016

We recently held a webinar focused on educating network professionals about Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). 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.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

We expected other drivers, such as MPLS cost reduction, eliminating bandwidth constraints, or optimizing cloud access, to be at the top of the list. Because SD-WAN is a code name for MPLS WAN transformation project. MPLS WANs were never designed with security, and specifically, threat protection, as a core feature.

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CATO Networks

MAY 5, 2016

MPLS cost reduction is the target of the emerging SD-WAN market that is bustling with solutions looking to take the corporate wide area network to a whole new level. The core value proposition of SD-WAN is the use of a standard, low-cost Internet link to augment an expensive managed, low-latency and guaranteed capacity MPLS link.

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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. 1990s – 2000s: MPLS and the Era of Clear Network Boundaries? 1990s – 2000s: MPLS and the Era of Clear Network Boundaries?

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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. Essentially all traffic is pull back to an on-premise firewall and from there put out onto the Internet.

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CATO Networks

JULY 13, 2016

In new research published by Gartner on July 6th, Analyst Jeremy DHoinne introduced a new technology segment: Firewall-as-a-Service ( FWaaS ). As the name suggests, the segment is focused on the migration of on-premise firewalls to the Cloud.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nick Dell is an IT manager who recently led a network transformation initiative at his company, moving from MPLS to SD-WAN. Dell shared why he made that transition and the lessons he learned along the way in the webinar SD-WAN Confessions: How I migrated from MPLS to SD-WAN. Issues arose about a year into the MPLS contract.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 18, 2019

The IT manager at a leading automotive components manufacturer recently shared his experience transitioning his company from MPLS to Cato SD-WAN. During the webinar, we spoke about the reasons behind the decision, the differences between carrier-managed SD-WAN services and cloud-based SD-WAN, and insights he gained from his experience.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 15, 2018

Since the beginning of networks, the lynchpin of network security has been the firewall. The first network firewalls appeared in the late 1980s, and gained almost universal acceptance by the early 1990s. So what is a Firewall as a Service and why do you need it? FWaaS is a new type of a Next Generation Firewall.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 13, 2020

If you are about to renew your MPLS contract, or if you need to upgrade your capacitySTOP! Dont commit to another year of MPLS until youve had time to consider if its the right technology to carry your business forward. Modern enterprises now have alternatives to MPLS that are more flexible and just as reliable for building a WAN.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 4, 2018

Normally, such an objective would be mission impossible for a network built on MPLS and firewall appliances. The existing locations had firewall appliances connected by 100 Mbits/s, layer-2, MPLS connections. The existing firewall appliances were also sucking up resources he didnt have.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 15, 2017

And, by enterprise networking we mean the use of MPLS at the core of enterprise networks. So, to SD-WAN or to MPLS? MPLS Pros and Cons If you are an MPLS customer, you are familiar with the benefits and challenges of the technology. The MPLS architecture and its guarantees are now under pressure.

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CATO Networks

MAY 24, 2022

As critical applications migrate into Microsoft Azure, enterprises are challenged with building a WAN that can deliver the necessary cloud performance without dramatically increasing costs and complexity. Azure SD-WANs MPLS and SD-WAN Problem When organizations start relying on Azure, two problems become increasingly apparent.

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Kentik

MAY 23, 2019

Universal Data Records for the Cloud. One of the challenges we hear about with increasing frequency is centered around networking in the cloud era. As organizations shift applications and workloads to multi-cloud environments and new network overlays appear, many network professionals are losing visibility into their networks.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 25, 2017

MPLS-based services are under pressure from emerging Internet-based solutions. With MPLS revenue streams at risk, the carriers are pursuing a two-prong strategy: augmenting MPLS with Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) and adding value-add services to the core network with Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

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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. We operate faster because of Cato.

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CATO Networks

MAY 6, 2018

Cloud computing has been an integral part of the modern enterprise for some time. No longer an emerging technology, cloud computing is now used in everything from applications, storage, and networking. With vendors like Amazon AWS and applications like Office 365, the cloud computing market is projected to reach $411B by 2020.

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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. Usually, one network service is MPLS while the other is typically an Internet connection.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Most enterprises look at SD-WAN as an MPLS alternative , hoping to reduc e their MPLS connectivity costs. SD-WAN ROI Driver #1: Reducing MPLS Connectivity Costs Enterprises have long invested in managed MPLS services to connect locations. What is the ROI on SD-WAN projects? Here there’s a balance of considerations.

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CATO Networks

MAY 18, 2021

When Gartner published its seminal report on SASE (The Future of Network Security Is in the Cloud, August 2019), the analyst firm listed the reduction of complexity and costs as one of the top benefits of SASE. Secure Web Gateway (SWG) services in the cloud were used to secure the web traffic.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 10, 2018

MPLS has been a popular choice for enterprise networks for many years. Despite the relatively high costs, MPLS can deliver SLA-backed performance required for todays applications. Myth 2: The Entire Network Needs to be Built with MPLS Businesses have embraced cloud applications for ease of access and lower costs.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 2, 2019

In 2014, Gartner analysts wrote a Foundational Report (G00260732, Communication Hubs Improve WAN Performance) providing guidance to customers on deploying communication hubs, or cloud-based network hubs, outside the enterprise data center. What is a communication hub? This helps deliver predictable network performance. using secure tunnels.

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CATO Networks

MAY 14, 2018

Scarred by slow, rigid and complex technologies, like MPLS, and complex command line interfaces, networking professionals are turning to SD-WAN to usher in an era of automated and intelligent networks. Many organizations procure MPLS services to maximize the availability and uptime of the network.

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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.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 25, 2018

Historically, MPLS was the default WAN choice to maximize uptime and ensure predictable network behavior. But, MPLS was expensive and subject to capacity and availability constraints. But, MPLS was expensive and subject to capacity and availability constraints. Yet, these users have the same needs for optimal global access.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2017

Before Shlomo and Gur cofounded Cato, Shlomo cofounded Check Point Software, creator of the first commercial firewall. Their mission was clear: secure the resources inside the firewall from the wily and dangerous world outside of the firewall. With the Cato Cloud, the network becomes simpler again. Check Point.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The cloud and mobility are the new norm and the WAN needs the agility capabilities, security, and cost structures to adapt to these changes. Jims research showed in part (check out the webinar for full details) how customer concerns around MPLS and those around the Internet are directly inverse of one another.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 6, 2017

Catos convergence of SD-WAN , Firewall as a Service and a global backbone allows for a radical reduction in the TCO of an IT operation. By replacing appliances with the Cato Cloud, companies eliminate the patching, forced upgrades, and troubleshooting costs associated with next generation firewalls and other network security appliances.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It is the networking equivalent of a killer application that allows companies to use a variety of transport mechanisms besides MPLS and to steer traffic according to business priorities. A distributed network architecture is critical to support the increasing use of cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and especially remote and mobile workers.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 9, 2022

SD-WAN networks provide multiple benefits to organizations, especially when compared to MPLS. SD-WAN improves cloud application performance, reduces WAN costs and increases business agility. Last Mile Considerations SD-WAN provides organizations with flexibility and cost-efficiency compared to MPLS.

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Kentik

APRIL 15, 2020

Visualize all transport (MPLS, internet, LTE, etc.) 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. MPLS, internet, etc.)

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CATO Networks

APRIL 11, 2016

Backhauling moves the traffic to a datacenter where firewalls are deployed and a secure Internet access is available. The networking team solved this problem with its resources without requiring collaboration with the security team (which managed the data center firewalls that covered ALL internet traffic for the organization).

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