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From MPLS to SD-WAN to SASE: An Evolution of Enterprise Networking

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Gartner believes (and we agree) that the future of networking lies with SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) the convergence ofnetworking and security into one cloud service. 1990s – 2000s: MPLS and the Era of Clear Network Boundaries? MPLS provides predictable performance, low latency and packet loss, and central management.

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SASE in Manufacturing: Overcoming Security and Connectivity Challenges

CATO Networks

Manufacturing Digital Transformation Challenges Digital Transformation introduces a number of challenges to the manufacturing industry. This is something that MPLS does not provide because it cannot support the cloud evolution that the manufacturing industry is experiencing.

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How to Terminate Your MPLS Contract Early

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In the era of digital transformation, your organization might be looking for a more agile and cloud-friendly alternative to MPLS. But while getting off your MPLS contract might seem daunting due to hefty early termination fees, its actually easier and less expensive than you might think.

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SASE Everywhere: Cato’s Solution for Seamless China Connectivity

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The high costs and inflexibility of MPLS connections. These challenges can hinder productivity, stall digital transformation, and overwhelm IT teams. The question is clear: how can enterprises achieve secure, seamless, and compliant connectivity in this complex digital environment?

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5 SD-WAN Gaps that are Answered by SASE

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When SD-WAN emerged a decade ago, it quickly became a viable and cost-effective solution to MPLS. Back then, it was the technology for digital transformation. According to Gartner, its SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), an architecture that converges SD-WAN and security point solutions into a unified and cloud-native service.

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The Path to SASE: A Project Planning Guide

CATO Networks

Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE , a term coined by Gartner in 2019, defines a newer framework that converges enterprise networking and security point solutions into a single, secure, cloud-native, and globally distributed solution that secures all edges. But digital transformation can be hard to define in practice.

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8 Reasons Enterprises are Adopting SASE Globally

CATO Networks

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a new enterprise architecture technology that converges all network and security needs, by design. By replacing all point solutions, SASE provides a unified, global and cloud-based network that supports all edges. This blog post is based on the e-book 8 SASE Drivers for Modern Enterprises .

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