Posts tagged ‘SD-LAN’
Your Next Switch Refresh Is an Architecture Decision, Not a Purchase Order
Campus switching estates turn over every five to seven years, and the refresh is usually run as a procurement exercise rather than an architectural one. This post examines the operational costs that sit outside the hardware line item, explains why software-defined networking largely stopped at the WAN edge, and shows how Versa Secure SD-LAN extends one fabric and one operating system into the LAN so that the refresh becomes the moment the operating model changes.
Beyond Integration: Why a Truly Unified Branch Needs Intelligent Edge, Pervasive Security, and AI-Native Operations
Piecemeal SASE creates security debt. See how Versa unifies pervasive security, intelligent edge, and AI-native operations on one platform.
The Network Is the Platform: Why Convergence at the WAN, LAN, and Security Defines the Next Era of Infrastructure
The network is no longer beneath the platform — it IS the platform. Learn why converging SD-WAN, SD-LAN, and SSE on one stack matters.
5G as Primary WAN: Making 5G Enterprise-Ready with Versa Secure SD-WAN
5G as Primary WAN: Making 5G Enterprise-Ready with Versa Secure SD-WAN For years, 5G was treated as a backup connection, the link you activated when the main circuit went down, then ignored until the next outage. That made sense when cellular networks were inconsistent and performance was unpredictable. But that’s no longer today’s reality. 5G has matured into a viable primary WAN technology. The speeds are there. The coverage is there. What’s been missing is the management foundation to run 5G like a primary enterprise WAN connection: unified policy enforcement, multi-carrier flexibility, intelligent traffic steering, and end-to-end visibility. That changes…
The WAN for AI-era applications is becoming a single system
Dell’Oro Group is putting a sharper name on something enterprise teams have been feeling for a while: in the AI era, the “WAN” cannot be a collection of loosely coupled products anymore. It has to operate like one end-to-end system with one policy model, one telemetry story, and one operational workflow.
Securing the Modern Manufacturing Network: From Basic LAN to Zero Trust SD-LAN
From ransomware disruption to resilient operations, this blog shows how a global manufacturer transformed a flat, vulnerable network into a secure, segmented, and highly visible environment using Zero Trust SD-LAN, eliminating lateral threats and improving control across IT and OT.
Versa Zero Trust: From Network Trust to Application Trust
Zero Trust has become a foundational concept in enterprise security, but many implementations focus on only one part of the problem: application access. Zero Trust must be enforced at multiple layers of the network.
Delivering Uninterrupted Enterprise 5G Connectivity with Versa and 10T Solutions
We are excited to announce a powerful integration between Versa Networks and 10T Solutions. This industry-leading innovation brings native multi-carrier 10T eSIM connectivity directly to Versa Secure SD-WAN appliances. Enterprises are rapidly adopting cellular connectivity to accelerate branch deployments, support mobile operations, and ensure business continuity.
Reimagining NetOps: Operational Intelligence Powered by Versa NLP based Co-Pilot
Natural Language Processing (NLP) has evolved significantly over the past decade. From the humble beginnings of a simple rule-based lookup, it has now transformed into AI-driven systems capable of context-based responses for operational intelligence. In enterprise networks that are distributed, the need for simplified operations has never been greater. Network Operations (NetOps) teams are under increased pressure to troubleshoot faster, identify root causes accurately, and reduce resolution cycles while maintaining uptime and business agility.
Rethinking 5G for the Enterprise WAN: From Basic Modems to Intelligent Extenders
The promise of 5G for enterprise WAN is clear. It’s a required connectivity for IT leaders to gain better bandwidth, lower latency and faster branch deployments. It is an important tool for business continuity in the event of unforeseen network failures. As nns accelerate branch expansion, adopt cloud and SaaS applications, and prepare for connectivity to AI workloads, 5G is no longer an option, it is foundational.
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Your Next Switch Refresh Is an Architecture Decision, Not a Purchase Order
By Chris Wong
Product Marketing, Versa Networks
August 25, 2026
Campus switching estates turn over every five to seven years, and the refresh is usually run as a procurement exercise rather than an architectural one. This post examines the operational costs that sit outside the hardware line item, explains why software-defined networking largely stopped at the WAN edge, and shows how Versa Secure SD-LAN extends one fabric and one operating system into the LAN so that the refresh becomes the moment the operating model changes.
Industry Insights
Beyond Integration: Why a Truly Unified Branch Needs Intelligent Edge, Pervasive Security, and AI-Native Operations
By Rajesh Kari
Director, Product Marketing
August 6, 2026
Piecemeal SASE creates security debt. See how Versa unifies pervasive security, intelligent edge, and AI-native operations on one platform.
Industry Insights
The Network Is the Platform: Why Convergence at the WAN, LAN, and Security Defines the Next Era of Infrastructure
By Rajesh Kari
Director, Product Marketing
July 28, 2026
The network is no longer beneath the platform — it IS the platform. Learn why converging SD-WAN, SD-LAN, and SSE on one stack matters.
Industry Insights
5G as Primary WAN: Making 5G Enterprise-Ready with Versa Secure SD-WAN
By Rajesh Kari
Director, Product Marketing
June 18, 2026
5G as Primary WAN: Making 5G Enterprise-Ready with Versa Secure SD-WAN For years, 5G was treated as a backup connection, the link you activated when the main circuit went down, then ignored until the next outage. That made sense when cellular networks were inconsistent and performance was unpredictable. But that’s no longer today’s reality. 5G has matured into a viable primary WAN technology. The speeds are there. The coverage is there. What’s been missing is the management foundation to run 5G like a primary enterprise WAN connection: unified policy enforcement, multi-carrier flexibility, intelligent traffic steering, and end-to-end visibility. That changes…
AI Thought Leadership
The WAN for AI-era applications is becoming a single system
By Kumar Mehta
Founder and CDO, Versa Networks
April 23, 2026
Dell’Oro Group is putting a sharper name on something enterprise teams have been feeling for a while: in the AI era, the “WAN” cannot be a collection of loosely coupled products anymore. It has to operate like one end-to-end system with one policy model, one telemetry story, and one operational workflow.
Versa Secure SD-LAN
Securing the Modern Manufacturing Network: From Basic LAN to Zero Trust SD-LAN
By Erik Witkop
Director of Cybersecurity Practice
April 9, 2026
From ransomware disruption to resilient operations, this blog shows how a global manufacturer transformed a flat, vulnerable network into a secure, segmented, and highly visible environment using Zero Trust SD-LAN, eliminating lateral threats and improving control across IT and OT.
Product & Engineering
Versa Zero Trust: From Network Trust to Application Trust
By Kumar Mehta
Founder and CDO, Versa Networks
March 23, 2026
Zero Trust has become a foundational concept in enterprise security, but many implementations focus on only one part of the problem: application access. Zero Trust must be enforced at multiple layers of the network.
Company Updates
Delivering Uninterrupted Enterprise 5G Connectivity with Versa and 10T Solutions
By Rahul Vaidya
Director, Product Management
February 25, 2026
We are excited to announce a powerful integration between Versa Networks and 10T Solutions. This industry-leading innovation brings native multi-carrier 10T eSIM connectivity directly to Versa Secure SD-WAN appliances. Enterprises are rapidly adopting cellular connectivity to accelerate branch deployments, support mobile operations, and ensure business continuity.
Company Updates
Reimagining NetOps: Operational Intelligence Powered by Versa NLP based Co-Pilot
By Sridhar Iyer
Director, Machine Learning & AI
February 9, 2026
Natural Language Processing (NLP) has evolved significantly over the past decade. From the humble beginnings of a simple rule-based lookup, it has now transformed into AI-driven systems capable of context-based responses for operational intelligence. In enterprise networks that are distributed, the need for simplified operations has never been greater. Network Operations (NetOps) teams are under increased pressure to troubleshoot faster, identify root causes accurately, and reduce resolution cycles while maintaining uptime and business agility.
Company Updates
Rethinking 5G for the Enterprise WAN: From Basic Modems to Intelligent Extenders
By Rahul Vaidya
Director, Product Management
February 5, 2026
The promise of 5G for enterprise WAN is clear. It’s a required connectivity for IT leaders to gain better bandwidth, lower latency and faster branch deployments. It is an important tool for business continuity in the event of unforeseen network failures. As nns accelerate branch expansion, adopt cloud and SaaS applications, and prepare for connectivity to AI workloads, 5G is no longer an option, it is foundational.
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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.