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SDP/ZTNA vs. VPN

CATO Networks

Once Upon a VPN … In todays challenging reality, remote access has become a basic requirement for businesses of all kinds, sizes, and locations. Is VPN still relevant? Over two decades ago VPN was the technology for providing secure remote access to the Internet. Yet, VPN fails to address these capabilities.

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5 Reasons Why You'll Want to Consider SD-WAN

Akins IT

Luckily, SD-WAN can be configured to prioritize business-critical traffic and real-time services like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and then effectively steer it over the most efficient route. Performance MPLS was the top dog in enterprise WAN before cloud-computing and mobile smart devices exploded in popularity.

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SD-Wan Consideration Factors for Global Companies

CATO Networks

For global companies still operating with a legacy WAN architecture, WAN modernization is mandatory today for a variety of reasons. For example, digital transformation is based on business speed, and the lack of network agility can hold an organization back. SD-WAN is a very broad category.

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

CATO Networks

Regardless, the WAN became complex, costly and the epitome of lack of agility. 2000s 2010s: Moving to Software-Defined WAN Next came the attempt to fill the gaps created by the limitations of MPLS and the public Internet with SD-WAN. SASE enables IT to provide a holistic, agile and adaptable service to the digital business.

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The 4 Drivers in the Journey to Full WAN Transformation

CATO Networks

Organizations around the world are beginning to go through digital transformation projects. They are moving their datacenters to the cloud, using more and more SaaS products, and moving their networking ( SD-WAN ) and security ( FWaaS ) to cloud-based solutions. WAN transformation is one such example.

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ZTNA: A Game-Changer for C-Level Executives 

CATO Networks

However, on the user side, enterprises are grappling with the limitations of VPNs, which were once the go-to solution for secure remote access. The VPN Dilemma VPNs, while effective for basic remote access, often fall short in addressing the evolving security and performance needs of modern enterprises.

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The Gnutti Carlo Group Names Cato Networks 2021 Best Supplier in the Innovation Category

CATO Networks

The award recognizes the high value of the WAN connectivity and security the Cato SASE Cloud delivers in support of the Gnutti Carlo Group’s digital transformation initiative. A Platform for Digital Transformation The results were so positive that he nominated Cato for the Best Supplier award.