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The evolving landscape of network security in 2025

CIO

The distributed nature of todays work environments, fueled by cloud computing, remote work, and the Internet of Things (IoT), presents unprecedented security challenges. New advances like SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are helping network professionals keep pace. SD-WAN layered with AI has a role to play here.

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SASE Reality Check: Security and SD-WAN Integration Journey

CIO

By: Nav Chander , Head of Service Provider SD-WAN/SASE Product Marketing at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. These policies also don’t function end-to-end in an environment where there are BYOD or IoT devices. A key component of a SASE framework is SD-WAN.

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Why “café-like branches” are the latest buzz among CIOs

CIO

SD-WAN emerged as a solution to this inefficiency, enabling direct connections from branch offices to the cloud without the high costs of MPLS. But SD-WAN created a new problem: security. Securing IoT in the Caf-Like Branch But zero trust doesnt stop at standard employee devices like laptops and smartphones.

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A Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure

Palo Alto Networks

I am thrilled that Palo Alto Networks has garnered recognition as a Leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US50471623, September 2023). More importantly, Prisma SD-WAN provides connections to the closest Prisma Access nodes to deliver an exceptional user experience.

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Palo Alto Networks a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Is Recognized by Gartner for Its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision Today, Palo Alto Networks was recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN for the fourth consecutive year. As a result, customers need a unified SASE solution that combines SD-WAN and security.

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Securing the Digital-First Model for Retail

CIO

The number of devices connected to the network has increased significantly with the proliferation of wireless POS, tablets, inventory trackers, and IoT devices. WiFi and SD-WAN for flexible and enhanced connectivity. SD-WAN also provides the agility to add more bandwidth to help improve application and system performance.

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Secure Your 5G Business Transformation

Palo Alto Networks

This includes employees with 5G powered phones or infrastructure, like IoT/OT devices or SD-WAN devices, with 5G connectivity for Branch WAN connectivity. This solution is built for businesses that use 5G connectivity within their enterprise.