On-Demand Webinar (31 min)
With Brad LaPorte, Gartner Veteran and Strategic Advisor
Kevin Sheu, Vice President of Marketing, Versa Networks

Turning Analyst Insights Into Action: Navigating Market Analyst Research for Strategic Insights

With the rapidly evolving secure networking and SASE landscape, businesses often find themselves overwhelmed by analyst reports, Magic Quadrants, Waves, and vendor ratings. It's critical to not only understand these insights but also apply them effectively to shape your strategy, evaluate vendors, and align with business priorities.

Join Brad LaPorte, a former Gartner Analyst and expert in Analyst Relations, and Kevin Sheu, Versa's VP of Marketing, as they break down the latest trends from leading analyst firms like Gartner, Forrester, and IDC. This session will go beyond the surface, providing actionable guidance on how to translate analyst insights into strategic decisions for your organization.

This session will cover:

• Decoding Analyst Research: Understanding what vendor ratings, Magic Quadrants, and Waves reveal about product maturity, platform capabilities, and vendor positioning.
• Navigating Enterprise Priorities: How shifting trends in unified SASE, SD-WAN, and SSE reflect evolving enterprise needs.
• Best Practices for Vendor Evaluation: Leverage analyst insights without letting them dictate your roadmap.
• Real-World Testing Insights: How to balance analyst opinions with hands-on testing and real-world use cases.