CATO Networks

MAY 4, 2020

Network latency costs money. However, when I discuss latency reduction and WAN acceleration with network managers and CIOs, one of the key takeaways is that getting network optimization right has changed significantly over the last decade. So, what exactly are WAN accelerators and what is WAN acceleration in 2020?

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 24, 2019

A recent conversation with a WAN engineer got me thinking about how network optimization techniques have changed over the years. Traditional WAN optimization tools do little to help address these challenges, as theyre simply designed to reduce bandwidth consumption. WAN optimization appliances couldnt fix that trombone problem.

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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. They are faced with many options when making this decision, but one of the first that must be considered is whether to go with a hybrid WAN or SD-WAN.

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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. Theres been no good approach to building an Azure SD-WAN until now. Nor does edge SD-WAN help. Lets see how.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

And its also no secret that as more applications move to the cloud, significant changes are hosted onto the WAN. With the cloud, most traffic is bound for the Internet, making backhauling to a centralized location for security inspection less practical. SD-WAN appliances are ill-suited to address these changes. Lets find out.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 19, 2018

WAN optimization has been with us for a long time. 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.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 25, 2018

SD-WAN is one of the hottest technologies in the networking space. Being hot, though, doesn’t mean that SD-WAN has a solid business case to support it. Historically, MPLS was the default WAN choice to maximize uptime and ensure predictable network behavior.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 7, 2018

Work is done in more places and the Internet has become central to how business is conducted. 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. How Does SD-WAN Work?

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CATO Networks

JULY 26, 2022

Happy To Announce the Birth of a New Technology – SD-WAN It wasnt that long ago that we oohed and ahhed over the brand-new technology called SD-WAN. The new darling of the networking industry would free us from the shackles of legacy MPLS services. SD-WAN: The Toddler Years When SD-WAN was born, there was much to love.

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CATO Networks

AUGUST 22, 2023

The corporate WAN connects an organizations distributed branch locations, data center, cloud-based infrastructure, and remote workers. The WAN needs to offer high-performance and reliable network connectivity to ensure all users and applications can communicate effectively.

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CATO Networks

MAY 14, 2018

SD-WAN is all the rage in enterprise networking these days. IT teams are excited about the opportunities SD-WAN creates to transform their networks. Below are some of the use cases that can launch your SD-WAN project. Many organizations procure MPLS services to maximize the availability and uptime of the network.

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Packet Pushers

JUNE 30, 2020

In todays sponsored Heavy Networking podcast we talk to Telia Carrier. Telia runs its own global IP backbone, and as the public Internet becomes the de facto enterprise WAN, your choice of carrier becomes critical. We discuss why enterprises should consider Telia services including DCI, cloud connections, and SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The WAN landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by demands of cloud, mobility, and globalization. However, the rise of SaaS applications, hybrid work, and global operations has created new challenges for MPLS-based networks, as their once-reliable architecture now fails to meet the demands of modern, cloud-centric environments.

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Kentik

MARCH 9, 2023

For cloud network specialists, the landscape for their observability efforts includes a mix of physical and virtual networking devices. These devices generate signals (by design or through instrumentation) that provide critical information to those responsible for managing network health. What is network telemetry?

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Since its premier over a decade ago, SD-WAN was adopted by enterprises as the go-to-technology for preparing their network for the digital transformation. At the time this made sense, as SD-WAN brought important advantages: Optimized bandwidth costs, by leveraging inexpensive services like Internet broadband whenever possible.

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CATO Networks

JULY 24, 2023

SASE = SD-WAN + SSE. It identifies two elements that underpin SASE , namely the network access technology ( SD-WAN ) and secure internet access ( Security Service Edge (SSE) ). The East-West WAN traffic visibility gap : SASE converges two separate disciplines: the Wide Area Network and Network Security.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 7, 2019

Companies evaluating which SD-WAN approach is best for them will have to decide between deploying an Over the Top (OTT) SD-WAN or having their SD-WAN bundled with the underlying network. The decision certainly has a big impact on SD-WANs complexity, performance, and affordability. Is Cato an OTT SD-WAN?

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

What is the ROI on SD-WAN projects? Most enterprises look at SD-WAN as an MPLS alternative , hoping to reduc e their MPLS connectivity costs. But the actual SD-WAN ROI is a mix of hard and soft savi n gs from increasing overall network capacity and availability to a reduc ed operational load of managing and securing the network.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

A recent Tech Research Asia study found that on average, network problems lead to 71 hours of productivity loss. This stat struck a chord with me as it helps to quantify a common problem the Cato team works with customers to solve: reducing WAN latency. Understanding WAN Latency Before we explore the solution, lets review the problem.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 30, 2018

As our networks have evolved so to have the challenges of optimizing application performance. Our new eBook, Cato Networks Optimized WAN and Cloud Connectivity , analyzes those challenges and explains Catos unique approach to overcoming the performance limitations in todays cloud- and mobile-centric organizations.

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CATO Networks

JULY 31, 2023

SD-WAN has enabled new technology opportunities for businesses. But not all organizations have adopted SD-WAN in the same manner or are having the same SD-WAN experience. As the market gravitates away from SD-WAN towards SASE , research and consulting firm EMA analyzed how businesses are managing this transition to SASE.

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CATO Networks

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

One of the key requirements of Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) is the ability to connect to service providers via the Internet. As I discussed in my previous blog , few companies, especially global organizations, have Internet access at every branch. Another option is the use of WAN-Cloud exchanges.

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CATO Networks

JANUARY 2, 2022

The networking industry loves a good buzzword as much as any other IT sector. Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) certainly fits that billing. The term has been around for at least a decade has come back in vogue to describe networking purchased on a subscription basis. Gartner identifies the specific attributes of a cloud service.

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Kentik

JUNE 14, 2023

Enterprise WAN in 2023 Enterprise networking in 2023 is very much the same. To succeed as an engineer in this new network, and to successfully manage the infrastructure and services that deliver applications to people, we must rid ourselves of two-dimensional thinking. In other words, both events were all about cloud networking.

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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. What are your options?

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Kentik

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Network is the Key. As we end 2020, networking infrastructure has become even more critical to connect people, applications, and the economy and distributed workforce that make the world go. At the same time, networks and IT infrastructure overall are becoming more diverse, dynamic, and interdependent.

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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. Maintaining security on a network with hundreds of locations is a challenge, and a security breach could mean lost revenue and compromised client or intellectual data.

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CATO Networks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For a while now, there have been two basic SD-WAN solutions offering a choice between DIY (appliance-based) or fully managed (service-based) solutions. Being at opposite ends of the spectrum, customers are increasingly preferring an SD-WAN solution that encompasses the advantages of both solutions.

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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. This blog post lists the top considerations for enterprises that are evaluating and deploying SD-WAN.

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CATO Networks

JUNE 5, 2023

Corporate networks are rapidly becoming more complex and distributed. With the growth of cloud computing, remote work, mobile and Internet of Things (IoT), companies have users and IT assets everywhere, requiring connectivity. SD-WAN Best Practices A poorly implemented SD-WAN poses significant risk to the organization.

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CATO Networks

APRIL 16, 2019

Even though an enterprise network is considered the lifeline of an organization, there are certain challenges that have limited the efficiency of the enterprise networks. Ransomware, Malware, and BYOD Enterprise networks are affected by different types of security challenges. This can severely impact network performance.

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CATO Networks

MARCH 17, 2022

WAN transformation with SD-WAN and SASE is a strategic project for many organizations. This happens in many developing nations, where the cost of high-quality internet is similar to the cost of MPLS, so migration from MPLS to Internet-based last mile doesnt create significant cost savings. The hub and spokes are changing.

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CATO Networks

OCTOBER 10, 2018

MPLS has been a popular choice for enterprise networks for many years. Lets take a look at five myths about MPLS: Myth 1: MPLS is Necessary for Enterprises that Demand High Availability networks are known for high uptime, but its not the only option when high availability is required.

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Network Engineering

JANUARY 30, 2025

I'm a beginner to networking and as part of some assignments I have a setup of virtual machines that looks like this: In words, I have two pfsense machines, one on the "right" that is connected to NAT on the WAN interface, my Kali machine on the LAN, the interface having the ip 192.168.53.1 24 network as its target.

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CATO Networks

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

SD-WAN continues to be one of the fastest growing industries across the globe. The list of SD-WAN events and conferences scheduled for 2019 is already quite impressive, and its already on our agenda to start marking our calendars for the upcoming year as the 2018 year begins to wind down. Revenues increased 83.3%

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