Versa Unified SASE for Retail

Deliver high-performance, always-on retail connectivity with built-in PCI compliance, security, and zero-touch deployment.

Why Retailers Choose Versa Unified SASE

Top Retail Requirements	How Versa Delivers
Always-On, High Performance Connectivity	Maintain always-on retail store networks with seamless failover across MPLS, broadband, and LTE/5G. Optimize in-store app performance with application-intelligent routing and deep packet inspection for POS systems and store apps.
Zero-Touch Deployment and Simplified Branch Infrastructure	Use zero-touch provisioning and template-based branch configurations for rapid rollout across thousands of retail locations without on-site visits. Eliminate hardware sprawl with consolidated networking, security, and edge compute in a single platform with Versa uCPE. Deploy and manage local applications in secure VMs/containers from a centralized management portal
Scalable, Flexible Architecture	Scale multi-site retail networks with multi-tenancy and transport-agnostic connectivity. Support thousands of stores, pop-ups, franchises, and acquisitions with cloud-native, hardware-agnostic deployment and unified management.
Integrated Security, Fraud Prevention, and Compliance	Detect and block suspicious activity in real time to prevent data theft, tampering, and fraud. Prevent unauthorized access to POS systems and customer data. Protect payment data with a full PCI DSS-compliant SASE security stack: SWG, CASB, ZTNA, NGFW, IPS, and DLP.
Unified Policy and Centralized Management	Manage all retail store networks, applications, devices, and users from one dashboard. Deliver unified networking and security in one software stack with Versa Unified SASE platform for simplified operations; consistent policy applications across all sites; and centralized logs, analytics, and compliance reporting.
Cost Optimization at Scale	Reduce costs and replace expensive MPLS with low-cost broadband and 5G. Lower hardware, licensing, and operational overhead at retail sites with white-box and virtualized deployment options for over 50% cost reduction per site.

Why Versa for Retail

Secure stores, deliver always-on omnichannel connectivity, and simplify IT—all from one platform.

Always-On Connectivity for Every Location

Keep POS and omnichannel operations running smoothly with application-aware routing, seamless failover, and five-nines availability.

PCI-Compliant Security

Safeguard customer and payment data with built-in DLP and advanced threat protection.

Zero-Touch Deployment and Centralized Management

Deploy consistent security and network policies across thousands of sites without on-site visits.

Unified Security and Networking

Unify enterprise-grade security with best-in-class SD-WAN with Versa Unified SASE.

Universal Connectivity

Securely connect all retail sites via flexible options including 5G, LTE, and satellite.

Extensive Partner Ecosystem

Collaborate with Versa partners, or “bring your own partner” to easily integrate your own.

What Customers See with Versa

50% reduced

maintenance and support costs
25X increased

bandwidth capacity per branch
4X improved

reliability per branch
100% automated

data and compliance management

Simplify Your Retail Stack.

Reduce complexity, operational overhead, and branch hardware by consolidating networking, security, and SD-WAN into Versa’s single, multi-tenant platform.

Deliver High-Performance Connectivity to Every Retail Branch

Ensure fast, reliable access for POS systems and store apps with intelligent routing and seamless failover at every location.

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"Best unified edge device by far"

IT Associate, Large Retailer

Gartner Peer Insights

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"Versa's robust features enhance business processes"

Quality Enhancement, Retail

Gartner Peer Insights

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"Enterprises turning to versa for secure high-performance networking"

Business Development, Retail

Gartner Peer Insights

Frequently asked questions

Versa combines MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G, and satellite links in active-active mode with sub-second failover. Intelligent, application-aware routing prioritizes POS and critical store traffic, keeping operations running without interruption. Customers saw over 60% improvement in reliability with Versa’s seamless failover and intelligent routing capabilities.

Yes! Versa can support 20,000+ locations under a single, unified dashboard. Zero-touch provisioning and template-based configurations allow rapid, consistent rollouts, while multi-tenancy handles regional, franchise, and acquisition models effortlessly.

Versa protects cardholder data with built-in network segmentation, end-to-end encryption, and integrated security controls like NGFW, IPS, and DLP. Centralized policy enforcement and audit-ready reporting make PCI DSS compliance simple across all stores.

Versa micro-segments POS, guest WiFi, back-office, and IoT traffic into isolated security zones. Zero Trust policies extend across WAN and LAN, while SD-LAN provides granular control for IoT devices like digital signage and smart shelves.

Retailers can reduce costs by replacing MPLS with broadband and LTE/5G, eliminating on-site deployment visits with zero-touch provisioning, and consolidating SD-WAN, NGFW, SWG, CASB, and ZTNA into one platform. Retailers simplify operations and reduce infrastructure and licensing costs.

Resources

Learn how to transform your branches with Versa Secure SD-WAN

Case Study

Global Retailer Case Study

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Webinar

Versa Private SASE for Large Retail

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Case Study

Large Food Retailer Case Study

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Blog

Reducing the Cost of Ownership with a Unified SASE Strategy

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Achieve Zero Blind Spots with Versa’s Complete Branch Security that Protects Guest Wi-Fi and Beyond

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