WAN

Versa enhances SASE package with AI-based security tools

Versa adds improved malware detection, microsegmentation, generative AI to protect enterprise resources

VMware combines SASE and edge management in new orchestration platform, announces private 5G service

News from the VMware Explore conference includes a unified management platform for VMware’s SASE and edge computing stack, along with a new managed private mobile networking service.

Remote working turbocharged: How WAN Optimization unlocks next-level productivity for remote workers

Fortinet bolsters SD-WAN services, security with new software, next-generation firewalls

Fortinet adds network over/underlay monitoring services, 90G NGFW series

Cradlepoint differentiates its SASE platform with 5G support

The phased rollout of Cradlepoint’s 5G SASE solution will enable enterprises to create hybrid wireless and SD-WAN environments that optimize availability, quality of service, and security to edge, distributed, and mobile locations.

Microsoft jumps into competitive security service edge (SSE) arena

Microsoft is adding to its Entra suite to offer an SSE package, joining a slew of competitors including Netskope, Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler.

Are AI-powered networks already outperforming SD-WAN?

Multiple SD-WAN vendors can complicate move to SASE

Enterprises that are moving from SD-WAN to SASE may want to consolidate SD-WAN vendors to reduce complexity and streamline management.

Networking, security initiatives dominate IT spending priorities

Tech leaders are optimistic about growth but warn of a lack of agility, talent shortages, and global connectivity challenges, according to research from Expereo.

Network spending priorities for second-half 2023

Enterprises hope to invest in security, operational stability, and better application-delivery performance using technologies that include SD-WAN and AI.