CATO Networks

JUNE 6, 2018

The world of networking has a language of its own which is continually evolving as new technologies emerge, innovative ways of delivering network services are deployed, and global connectivity becomes increasingly essential. For example, an MPLS connection and an Internet connection. Click here for a detailed overview of FwaaS.

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CATO Networks

JULY 28, 2019

Many enterprise networks are straining under the pressure of massive changes brought on by computing trends that are shifting traditional traffic patterns as well as by digital transformations of the underlying business. Gartner says that network budgets are essentially flat, and organizations need to do more with less.

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Kentik

APRIL 15, 2020

SD-WAN, one of the most disruptive network technologies of the past few years, has a fast rate of adoption. Discovering what applications are running between sites, the internet, and to the data center. Visualize all transport (MPLS, internet, LTE, etc.) Identify and track network health. Ongoing operation.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 16, 2022

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) , was recognized by Gartner in 2019 as a new category that converges enterprise networking and security point solutions into a unified, cloud-delivered service. 5 Questions to Ask Your SASE Provider | eBook Use Case #1: MPLS Migration to SD-WAN SASE can support running MPLS alongside SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 1, 2020

Often, when speaking with network managers responsible for infrastructure within a multinational or global enterprise, I hear first-hand accounts of the impact of sluggish network performance. Similarly, slow networks can lead to painfully slow file transfers for large media files or CAD (computer-aided design). The solution?

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 7, 2018

This means that corporate networks must change as well. The answer Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs). SD-WAN brings unparalleled agility and cost savings to networking. SD-WAN does this by separating applications from the underlying network services with a policy-based, virtual overlay.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Podcasts are a great resource for keeping current on IT network topics like SD-WAN and hybrid cloud, though it can be tough finding the quality podcasts that are at the end of the day really worth your time. The Network Break features the latest IT news that affects Network Professionals with episodes lasting less than an hour.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 3, 2018

And perhaps nowhere in his statement holds more true than in the world of network technologies. Understanding Your Companys Needs In the complex world of network technologies, how can you maximize the value of your buy? As a result, networks need to adapt to the new requirements of the increased use of cloud applications.

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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. This helps deliver predictable network performance. using secure tunnels.

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Akins IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Not all network traffic is created equal. 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. With MPLS, enterprises have to deal with the trombone effect .

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CATO Networks

JUNE 17, 2018

The enterprise needs a network that can adapt, offering availability levels to meet each type of office requirements. MPLS networks have been the backbone of enterprise networks for years. MPLS networks are known and relied upon for high uptime, with a target of five-nines (99.999%) uptime.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 21, 2017

There are three major options global MPLS , the public Internet and cloud networks. Enterprises that could not afford global MPLS had to use Internet-based services. One of the key drivers for the emerging SD-WAN solutions is to offload expensive MPLS bandwidth to the public internet for cost savings.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 22, 2018

To establish their facilities, companies need reliable and high-performance network connectivity to global data centers both in-region and out-of-region. At the same time, MPLS circuits can be quite costly and take many months to install. Cloud networks revolutionize global connectivity.

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CATO Networks

MAY 9, 2024

A high performing and secure network enables retailers to offer consistent and positive consumer interactions across online and physical stores around the world. Networking and Security Challenges Retailers are Facing Until recently, MPLS and VPNs were popular solutions of choice for many retailers.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 11, 2016

We have written in the past about the trombone effect or the implications of traffic backhauling on network security and the user experience. Backhauling is a way a network team is solving a security problem: providing secure internet access for all locations.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Enterprise networking experts often disagree on many things. Dont take our word for it, heres what 9 leading industry experts have to say on the benefits of SD-WAN for enterprise networking: Is SD-WAN the future of networking? Brandon Butler @BButlerNWW Brandon is a senior editor for Network World.

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Akins IT

OCTOBER 26, 2001

Market adoption is growing rapidly, and industry experts have declared a winner in the SD-WAN vs MPLS debate. For example, Network World called 2018 the year of SD-WAN , and before the end of Q3 2018 Gartner declared SD-WAN is killing MPLS. Whats driving all the excitement around SD-WAN?

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CATO Networks

MARCH 2, 2022

Project #1: Migrating MPLS or SD-WAN to SASE Many organizations have replaced their MPLS with SD-WAN, or are in the process of doing so. SD-WAN emerged a few decades ago as a cost-effective replacement to MPLS, because it answers MPLS constraints like capacity, cost and lack of flexibility.

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CATO Networks

MAY 20, 2020

Since the release of Gartners Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) last April, ZTNA has been one of the biggest buzzwords in network security, and for good reason. A policy of zero trust helps enterprises limit exposure to the myriad of threats facing the modern network. But what does that look like in practice?

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Kentik

JANUARY 29, 2020

There is a lot of confusion regarding the two primary data sets in network management: SNMP and flow. SNMP is used to collect metadata and metrics about a network device. This critical technology is a basic building block of modeling, measuring, and understanding the network. What is SNMP? What is Flow? When is SNMP Used?

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In the face of rising bandwidth costs and the limitations of MPLS , IT teams turn to SD-WAN, a more flexible and cost-effective solution that leverages public internet links to improve performance and reliability. By converging SD-WAN with network security , SASE empowers enterprises to be agile.

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Kentik

JANUARY 29, 2020

There is a lot of confusion regarding the two primary data sets in network management: SNMP and flow. SNMP is used to collect metadata and metrics about a network device. This critical technology is a basic building block of modeling, measuring, and understanding the network. What is SNMP? What is Flow? When is SNMP Used?

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CATO Networks

MARCH 29, 2022

While SD-WAN is a powerful and cost-effective replacement for MPLS , enterprises need to make sure it answers their evolving needs, like cloud infrastructure, mitigating cyber risks, and enabling remote access from anywhere. Will my SD-WAN solution provide an alternative in case of a network outage? The post Renewing Your SD-WAN?

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CATO Networks

MARCH 5, 2017

Weve been discussing the impact the dissolving perimeter has had on networking and IT. Rather than IT playing this kind of shell game on itself, IT should evaluate WAN architectures holistically and look at the quality of experience, availability, security, cost, agility, manageability, and extensibility of the network.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

While BCP is a company-wide effort, IT plays an especially important role in maintaining business operations, with the task of ensuring redundancy measures and backup for data centers in case of an outage. Yet, the traditional network architecture (MPLS connectivity, VPN servers, etc.)

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CATO Networks

MARCH 22, 2022

To support these efforts, IT teams need to be prepared for digital change – by making a strategic leap towards a network and security architecture that enables rapid and agile digital transformation. Lets look at five network demands IT teams will probably encounter in the (very) near future.

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Kentik

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

On May 27 of this year, Gartner Research Director Sanjit Ganguli released a research note titled “Network Performance Monitoring Tools Leave Gaps in Cloud Monitoring.” You’d put a few others — I emphasize “few” because these appliances were and are not cheap — at other major choke points in and out of the network.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 1, 2025

( Cato Networks is using local partners that are duly licensed by the Chinese government to provide connectivity services out of China. The high costs and inflexibility of MPLS connections. Transforming Connectivity with Cato SASE Cloud Cato Networks offers a game-changing solution with its Cato SASE Cloud platform.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Networking 101: Networking Glossary Networking and WAN have a language of their own, with new terms being added as new technologies emerge. Learn some of the need-to-know terms to add to your tech vocabulary such as NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) and Internet backhaul. Class dismissed!

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs) promised to address the high costs, rigidity and limitations of private MPLS services. The Problem of MPLS Bandwidth costs remain the most obvious problem facing MPLS services. Less pronounced, but perhaps equally important, is the rigidity of MPLS services.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 25, 2017

Over the past two decades, carriers have built massive global networking platforms that are faithfully serving many enterprises. MPLS-based services are under pressure from emerging Internet-based solutions. This strategy is attempting to patch the carrier MPLS cash cow and slow its decline. At a premium cost.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 18, 2017

Back then life was much simpler for networking and security professionals. The classical network perimeter has long vanished. Our applications and data live outside the safe confines of our datacenters in the cloud. There is just the network. Network and security appliances are still sold; legacy WANs are still deployed.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 12, 2018

The widespread adoption of Software-Defined Wide-Area-Network ( SD-WAN ) in recent years has caused many to wonder whether WAN optimization is still necessary. More specifically, t he rise of WAN optimization began around 2004 and addressed the limitations of the limited capacity of costly MPLS and leased line connections.

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Kentik

OCTOBER 23, 2018

We highlighted the great value-add that Kentik’s service provider customers can now deliver to their end-customers with real-time network data insights. The “My Kentik” portal is a built-in feature of the Kentik platform that enables curated, self-service network traffic visibility for downstream customers.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Traditionally, Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network security were loosely coupled entities. Networking teams focussed on the connectivity between locations; security teams focussed on protecting against malware threats and other external or application-layer security issues. This requires a shift in our security models.

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CATO Networks

JULY 2, 2017

Understanding those differences has significant implications for security and networking teams. They require direct Internet access to minimize the latency of accessing cloud- and Internet-based resources from across MPLS services. appeared first on Cato Networks. After all, managed firewall services are certainly not new.

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