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Why the future of network security is the convergence of SASE and firewalls

As compute moves closer to the user and the edge becomes the epicenter of business innovation, physical and cloud security must converge.

By Zeus Kerravala

Jul 29, 20267 mins

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Fortinet’s new FortiGate platform converges firewall, SASE technologies

By Michael Cooney

Jul 28, 20262 mins

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Arista debuts unified SD-WAN edge platform

By Michael Cooney

Jul 21, 20265 mins

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Netskope introduces AI Command Center to monitor and secure enterprise AI sprawl

By Denise Dubie

Jun 2, 20264 mins

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Versa extends SASE platform to inspect inbound traffic

New capabilities include a browser-native security layer that enforces VersaONE policy controls directly within browser sessions, and Inbound SSE, which inspects connections originating from the internet and destined for enterprise applications.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Mar 19, 2026 5 mins

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Cato Networks unveils GPU-powered SASE with native AI security controls

Cato Neural Edge embeds Nvidia GPUs to enable real-time traffic inspection, and Cato AI Security unifies AI governance and runtime protection for enterprise AI adoption.

By Denise Dubie

Mar 17, 2026 4 mins

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Digital sovereignty options for on-prem deployments

As sovereign computing requirements continue to mount, enterprises may need offerings that run on-prem, not just in the cloud. Cisco, IBM, Fortinet, and Versa are among the vendors offering solutions.

By Paul Desmond

Mar 5, 2026 9 mins

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Cato Networks brings adaptive threat defense to SASE

Automated threat-prevention capability adapts in real time, using behavioral analysis to identify and stop multi-stage cyberattacks.

By Denise Dubie

Mar 4, 2026 3 mins

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Tata Communications recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services for 12 consecutive years

Here are 12 reasons why Tata Communications should be your trusted networking partner

By Mukul Ahluwalia, Global Product Marketing lead for Network Services, DDoS Prevention and SASE, Tata Communications

Jun 6, 2025 5 mins

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Netskope targets AI-driven network bottlenecks with AI Fast Path

Netskope’s NewEdge AI Fast Path addresses the security vs. speed challenge by optimizing paths to public and private AI destinations and allowing enterprises to inspect AI traffic without degrading performance.

By Denise Dubie

Feb 25, 2026 3 mins

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Nokia predicts huge WAN traffic growth, but experts question assumptions

AI will represent 30% of global WAN traffic by 2034, while IoT applications that span facilities will drive traffic growth, Nokia predicts. Some experts aren’t quite convinced.

By Paul Desmond

Feb 11, 2026 7 mins

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8 hot networking trends for 2026

Enterprises are keen to invest in network automation, SASE, and Wi-Fi 7, and they need networking pros with skills that span cloud platforms, AI, and security to make it happen.

By Neal Weinberg

Feb 4, 2026 11 mins

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What is SASE? A cloud service that marries SD-WAN with security

As AI agents and distributed teams redefine the network edge, unified SASE has evolved from a simple security bundle into the essential operating system for global business.

By Jeff Vance and Dan Muse

Dec 30, 2025 16 mins

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Zscaler, café-inspired branch networks, and mobile security

SD-WAN evolution, mobile integration and AI everywhere were key themes from the Zscaler Zenith Live events in Australia and Japan.

By Zeus Kerravala

Oct 8, 2025 6 mins

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Netgear deepens SASE integration

Netgear is embedding firewall software gained in its acquisition of Exium into its router platform to eliminate the need for separate firewall appliances or virtual machines at branch locations.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Oct 1, 2025 4 mins

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Cato extends SASE platform to unmanaged devices

A new browser extension brings Cato Networks' zero-trust policies and enforcement capabilities to unmanaged and BYOD devices.

By Denise Dubie

Sep 30, 2025 2 mins

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Palo Alto Networks SASE platform protects against threats originating inside browsers

Prisma SASE 4.0 defends against sophisticated, browser-based web threats

By Denise Dubie

Sep 8, 2025 3 mins

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Why the future of network security is the convergence of SASE and firewalls

Fortinet’s new FortiGate platform converges firewall, SASE technologies

Arista debuts unified SD-WAN edge platform

Netskope introduces AI Command Center to monitor and secure enterprise AI sprawl

Cisco: AI traffic is radically reshaping WANs

Versa takes aim at fragmented enterprise security

Netskope launches AI agents for SOC and NOC automation

Cisco bolsters security, AI support in latest SD-WAN release

Cato Networks lets enterprises pick their SASE starting point

Articles

Versa extends SASE platform to inspect inbound traffic

Cato Networks unveils GPU-powered SASE with native AI security controls

Digital sovereignty options for on-prem deployments

Cato Networks brings adaptive threat defense to SASE

Tata Communications recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services for 12 consecutive years

Netskope targets AI-driven network bottlenecks with AI Fast Path

Nokia predicts huge WAN traffic growth, but experts question assumptions

8 hot networking trends for 2026

What is SASE? A cloud service that marries SD-WAN with security

Zscaler, café-inspired branch networks, and mobile security

Netgear deepens SASE integration

Cato extends SASE platform to unmanaged devices

Palo Alto Networks SASE platform protects against threats originating inside browsers

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M-Trends 2026 Report: Real-world investigations and actionable defense insights

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