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SASE Architecture Deployment Across the Globe

By Vishal Gudhka, Senior Network Architect, Versa Networks

Enterprises are rapidly transforming their networking by deploying databases, web, storage, and AI
applications in both on-premises data centers and the cloud. The main reason for this transformation is
to meet the needs of a hybrid workforce that requires secure and seamless access to applications from
anywhere in the world. In doing so, they aim to avoid network latency and protect against various
cyberattacks. The Enterprises deployed traditional solutions that provide disparate security and network
functionality. Below are the challenges Enterprises face.

Challenges of Siloed and Traditional Solutions

1. Disintegrated Architecture – Using different vendor solutions for security and networking
separately. These separate solutions lead to inefficient routing paths and expose security
vulnerabilities.

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