Posts by Dan Maier

Beyond the Agent: How Versa’s Patented SASE-on-SIM Enables Zero Trust for Mobile and IoT Devices

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
July 14, 2025

With the rise of AI, edge workloads, and sovereign cloud deployments, securing unmanaged endpoints is more critical than ever. Versa SASE-on-SIM extends Zero Trust to where it’s never gone before – directly into the SIM and the network itself.

Why SASE Transforms Security

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
May 21, 2025

This blog captures a presentation delivered by Versa’s Chief Marketing Officer at RSAC 2025. Presented live at the Versa booth, it outlines why SASE is transforming enterprise security – and how Versa uniquely delivers on that transformation with its unified, AI-powered platform.

RSAC 2025: Security at a Crossroads  

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
May 7, 2025

RSAC 2025 in San Francisco last week felt like a turning point. It wasn’t just that with over 44,000 attendees, 650 exhibitors, and the industry’s biggest names in attendance, sessions and the exhibit hall were packed as the pandemic fades further into memory

Versatility 2025: Charting the Path to the AI-Native Enterprise

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
April 14, 2025

Last week, Versa Networks hosted Versatility 2025, our annual user conference – and this year’s event in Silicon Valley was our most ambitious and impactful yet. Held over two days of immersive learning, real-world stories, and future-forward strategy, the conference brought together hundreds of customers, partners, and industry leaders to explore the next chapter of enterprise transformation.

VersaONE – The Future is in Networks that Protect Themselves

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
November 14, 2024

Today, Versa is announcing the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform. VersaONE enables organizations to create self-protecting networks that radically simplify and automate their network and security infrastructure. Powered by AI, the platform delivers converged SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN solutions that securely connect all users, devices, workloads, and networks through a unified platform.

Versa Achieves Exceptional Results in CyberRatings.org SSE Threat Protection and ZTNA Tests 

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
October 24, 2024

In the crowded landscape of cloud-delivered Security Service Edge (SSE), relying on vendor claims of performance and security can often lead to disappointment. Increasingly, enterprises are seeking actual test results to validate the solutions they are considering.

Initial Thoughts on Gartner’s New SD-WAN Magic Quadrant and Capabilities Analysis

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
October 7, 2024

The industry news of the day is that Gartner simultaneously published the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN along with its more granular 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for SD-WAN companion report ranking for specific use cases.

Top 10 Signs You Need a New SSE Solution

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
June 7, 2024

In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, enterprises need to have a robust and cost-effective Security Service Edge (SSE) solution to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and to support digital transformation.

You know you need a new SD-WAN when…

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
December 14, 2023

Looking to learn the signs why its time to consider a new SD-WAN? Explore the key indicators that your current SD-WAN might be falling short here!

Versa Networks Earns RECOMMENDED Rating for Real-World Test of Zero Trust Network Access 

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By Dan Maier
Chief Marketing Officer, Versa Networks
August 9, 2023

Today’s digital landscape is buzzing with the challenges and complexities of network security. The rise of cyber threats and the need for robust solutions has led to a crowded market where discerning the most effective security products can be a daunting task. The task just got a little easier. Here’s why.  Reaching New Heights with Recommended Rating  Versa’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution has earned a highly coveted “RECOMMENDED” rating from CyberRatings.org, a non-profit member organization specializing in transparent, objective cybersecurity risk analysis and product testing.  Get a complimentary copy of the Versa Networks ZTNA report.  This comes as…


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Gartner Research Report

2024 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for SD-WAN

For the fifth year in a row, Versa has been positioned as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN. We are one of only three recognized vendors to be in the Gartner Magic Quadrant reports for SD-WAN, Single-Vendor SASE, and Security Service Edge.