Posts by Robert Sturt

SD-WAN with AWS Cloud

Which SD WAN vendors are available in AWS Cloud services?

SD-WAN vendors connect to AWS Cloud through Transit Gateway Connect, Direct Connect or traditional VPN. Transit Gateway Connect is becoming the optimal choice due to its scalability and simplified configuration options. The need to establish connectivity between geographically separated branches and offices has led to the rise of Software-Defined Wide Area Networks. The legacy solution […]

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What Is SASE? SASE stands for Secure Access Service Edge

What is the Gartner SD WAN SASE security model?

The Gartner SASE combines SD-WAN with cloud-based security (CASB, SWG, FWaaS and ZTNA). SASE is a concept brought to the market by Gartner. It represents the convergence of networking and security by combining CASB, DNS protection, Firewall-as-a-services, SD WAN and ZTNA delivered via cloud service infrastructure. The SASE framework (Secure Access Service Edge) model became

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AWS vs Azure Cloud Services Comparison

What is the Difference Between Microsoft Azure vs Amazon AWS?

Microsoft Azure integrates with other Microsoft products. AWS offers a wider range of services and more scalability. Choosing between Azure and AWS should depend on existing tools and specific business priorities. What is Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS? Microsoft Azure is a cloud service platform by Microsoft. Formerly known as Windows Azure, it’s a popular

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Top 10 Managed Security Service Providers

Who are the Top 10 Managed Security Service Providers?

The top 10 Managed Security Service Providers are: AlertLogic Cato Networks Masergy Lumen Trustwave Verizon Palo Alto Cisco FireEye Open Systems An Overview of 10 Managed Security Service Providers Leading the Way with SASE Solutions Top 10 Managed Security Service Providers Advancements in technology coupled with the growth of cloud computing have sparked a game-changing

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What are uCPE Devices?

uCPE: What is it and how does it contribute to SD WAN?

uCPE replaces legacy CPE with a single, virtualisation-capable device, enabling cost-efficient deployment for both SD WAN and SASE. What is uCPE? uCPE, which is an acronym for Universal Customer Premises Equipment, was designed to replace legacy hardware Customer Premises Equipment, or CPE. Previously, network functions and services had to be stored on physical Edge devices,

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How to compare SD-WAN Direct Internet Access (DIA)

How to compare SD WAN Direct Internet Access (DIA)

Direct Internet Access (DIA) enhances SD-WAN performance with symmetrical speeds, SLAs, making it ideal for enterprises prioritising uptime and application quality over cost-effective broadband options. When IT teams consider their options across SD WAN deployments, direct Internet access is a fundamental component that will impact uptime and application performance across latency and jitter. Table of

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