Posts by Martin Mackay

Data Residency Is Not Sovereignty: What to Ask Before You Sign

Data residency and data sovereignty are not the same thing — and regulators are starting to notice. This post explains the four dimensions of genuine sovereign SASE and gives EU procurement teams a practical checklist to evaluate vendors before signing.

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Data Residency Is Not Sovereignty: What to Ask Before You Sign

Martin Mackay
By Martin Mackay

June 15, 2026

Data residency and data sovereignty are not the same thing — and regulators are starting to notice. This post explains the four dimensions of genuine sovereign SASE and gives EU procurement teams a practical checklist to evaluate vendors before signing.

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Gartner Research Report

2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SASE Platforms

Versa has for the fourth consecutive year been recognized in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms1 and is one of only 12 vendors that met the criteria for inclusion based on the analysts’ evaluation of the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform.