Posts tagged ‘SD-WAN’
The AI Memory Tax Makes uCPE Design Worth a Look
This blog examines the AI-driven memory shortage and its impact on the hardware supply chain, and offers a viewpoint on using this period as an opportunity to evaluate leveraging uCPE to deliver targeted workloads within branch infrastructure as a viable alternative to procuring, placing, and managing another box.
Federal Zero Trust Maturity: Aligning Mission, Security, and Cost
Federal zero trust maturity now depends on more than security controls. Agencies must also cut the cost of fragmented network and security stacks and keep citizen services running. This post explains how device consolidation, a software-defined WAN, and careful sequencing let agencies meet all three goals together.
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.
Versa and Infoblox: Closing the Gap Between SD-WAN and DDI
SD-WAN and DDI have long operated as disconnected silos — leaving IT teams to manually configure branches, manage failover by hand, and diagnose IP conflicts without unified visibility. The Versa and Infoblox integration changes that with automated, template-driven workflows and built-in resilience.
Designing for Failure: Why DDIL Must Be the Starting Point
DDIL is the expected condition in modern tactical operations. See how multi-transport SD-WAN keeps warfighters connected when links fail.
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…
Resiliency Is the New SLA: Why AI Demands an Always-On Intelligent Edge
For decades, we’ve measured the network in terms of uptime percentages and bandwidth tiers. In the AI era, those metrics are no longer enough. Resiliency, which is the ability to deliver uninterrupted, any-directional, application-aware connectivity in the face of unpredictable AI workloads, is the new SLA.
Versa SASE Fabric
The Versa SASE Fabric, a part of the Versa Secure Access Fabric, is an interconnected, policy-aware, distributed system where networking, security, identity, analytics, and orchestration operate as a single unified platform. Learn why it’s based on an optimal architecture and what sets it apart.
Company Updates
Versa Networks Selected by DISA’s Thunderdome Program to Deliver Cutting-Edge SD-WAN and Zero Trust Access
By The Versa Team
SASE Technical Professionals
December 6, 2023
Zero Trust is widely considered to be the future of security for protecting networks, systems and data in both commercial and public sector organizations. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been making significant strides in modernizing its cybersecurity infrastructure in response to a presidential mandate to adopt a Zero Trust architecture.
Company Updates
Modernizing Retail with Secure SD-WAN
By Leo Jiao
Sr. Systems Engineer. Versa Networks
November 2, 2023
In recent years we’ve witnessed transformative changes in both technology and the retail industry. The retail world has seen tremendous ups and downs over the past several years thanks to the impact of COVID. In addition to challenges such as store closures, reduced foot traffic, and supply chain problems, digital disruptions include an increasing shift to e-commerce and new types of cyber threats that have dramatically changed how people shop and how retail businesses should operate. In the technology world, numerous stunning innovations such as AI/ML-assisted network operations and threat detection are making people’s jaws drop because of their capabilities…
Industry Insights
Versa Secure SD-WAN and AWS Cloud WAN Tunnel-Less Connect
By Leo Jiao
Sr. Systems Engineer. Versa Networks
October 24, 2023
Today, AWS announced Tunnel-less Connect on Cloud WAN. This new capability provides customers with a simple, high-performance mechanism to build a global SD-WAN architecture using AWS Global Network as a middle-mile transport network. With this capability, SD-WAN appliances can natively peer with Cloud WAN using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) without the need for tunneling. Native BGP support between SD-WAN appliances in a VPC and AWS Cloud WAN, without the need for tunnels, simplifies the extension of SD-WAN deployments in AWS cloud and enables access to AWS’ high bandwidth global network for branch-to-cloud connectivity. As part of this announcement, Versa Secure…
Industry Insights
The Need for Software Defined Adaptive Micro-Segmentation
By Dogu Narin
VP of Product Management, Versa Networks
October 24, 2023
As cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated and the likelihood of threats in the infrastructure rise, our customers have explored new ways to not only secure the initial point of access but also mechanisms to continuously monitor their security posture.
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Versa and Intel’s Collaboration on Secure SD-NIC
By Nikhil Desai
Sr. Director, Versa Networks
September 18, 2023
For years, Versa and Intel have partnered on innovations that have continually pushed the boundaries of what has been possible in our industry. Building on these efforts, we are excited to share a sneak peek of our Versa Secure SD-NIC at Intel Innovation 2023 on September 19-20.
Industry Insights
In Defense of SD-WAN and the Power of Zero Trust Everywhere
By Kumar Mehta
Founder and CDO, Versa Networks
July 31, 2023
I recently read an article in CRN where Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry stated that he’s not a believer in SASE because he thinks “SD-WAN is anti-zero trust.” I respect Jay immensely, but I must respectfully disagree with this statement.
Industry Insights
How To Create a More Secure World: replacing inadequate VPNs with ZTNA Follow-up
By Jon Taylor
Director and Principal of Security, Versa Networks
July 21, 2023
The global pandemic and rise in remote work has forced organizations to review how they provide remote workers access to IT resources. Existing solutions based on virtual private networks (VPN) can’t keep pace with the scale of remote users and often lead to a poor end-user experience.
Industry Insights
Gartner® Gives Strategic Roadmap to Achieving SASE for 2022 and Beyond
By Monnia Deng
Group Manager, Product Marketing
August 1, 2022
The report breaks down the most critical steps to achieve when planning for SASE implementation that dispels any notion that SASE can be broken down into just components. A cohesive strategy requires equal consideration of the branch transformation and the security maturation of ubiquitous protection of users, devices, and applications.
Company Updates
A Recap of Versatility 2022: Versa’s Inaugural User Conference
By Monnia Deng
Group Manager, Product Marketing
May 2, 2022
This past week was the inaugural conference for Versa Networks – celebrating both product innovations this past year as well as key customer stories. Versa global customers came onto the virtual big stage to discuss how they were able to reap tremendous benefits from switching to Versa. Versa engineering leaders showcased the new and exciting features that are available with Versa SASE using hands-on, live demonstrations within the Versa management console.
Industry Insights
Simplify And Secure Multi-Cloud Connectivity for Branch and Corporate Offices
By The Versa Team
SASE Technical Professionals
April 20, 2022
Enterprises are increasingly modernizing by moving their applications portfolio and data to the cloud. To achieve organizational freedom of choice, cost efficiency and global coverage, it is often attractive to use services from multiple different cloud vendors. Yet all these disconnected cloud environments—each with its own tools and nuances—must come together in a single fabric that enforces security, optimizes user experience through efficient best-path routing, maintains uninterrupted access, and simplifies orchestration. This cannot be achieved with sub-optimal backhauling of traffic anchored to an on-prem data center with traditional FW and security devices. Traffic must flow directly from user to cloud…
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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.