SD-WAN & SASE

Software-defined wide area networking and secure access service edge solutions are transforming how organizations connect distributed offices, remote workers, and cloud applications over the WAN. This category features SD-WAN and SASE platforms that replace rigid MPLS circuits with intelligent, application-aware routing across broadband, LTE, and 5G links while embedding zero-trust security directly into the network fabric. Leading vendors like Zscaler, Cato Networks, and Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE deliver converged networking and security from a single cloud-native platform, combining SD-WAN connectivity with firewall as a service, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, and zero trust network access capabilities. You will also find focused SD-WAN solutions from VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, and Cisco Viptela that optimize application performance and reduce WAN costs without requiring a full SASE adoption. For IT teams managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, these platforms simplify network architecture, improve visibility into application traffic, enforce consistent security policies across all edges, and dramatically reduce the complexity of maintaining separate networking and security stacks. Compare SD-WAN and SASE vendors in this directory to find the right architecture for your connectivity and security requirements.