Zayo Group, a leading global communications infrastructure provider, announced its partnership with Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). This partnership integrates the best features of Netskope’s Security Service Edge (SSE) into Zayo’s Managed Edge portfolio , delivering the best network protection and application performance to Zayo customers – from the edge to the core to cloud computing.
According to Gartner, by 2025, 80% of companies will have adopted a strategy to unify access to the web, cloud services and private applications using a SASE/SSE architecture. However, to fully realize the benefits of SASE, seamless integration of security, network and performance is essential. Now powered by Netskope, named a leader in Gartner’s 2023 SSE Magic Quadrant, Zayo’s Managed Edge provides high-level management and security to defend against network security threats, meet regulatory compliance requirements, and enable fluid and scalable hybrid working.
“Every month, Zayo protects organizations of all sizes from data breaches, ransomware, downtime and disaster by securing their core, edge and cloud networks,” said Michael McKerley, Vice President Director of Managed Services at Zayo. “Our partnership with Netskope further strengthens how we secure our solution from the edge to the core to the cloud. Zayo brings the largest independent fiber network, personalized management and AI-driven network observability. Netskope brings a feature-rich and industry-leading Secure Service Edge. The result is an enhanced SASE offering with enhanced security for the most demanding cybersecurity needs.
“As businesses continue to adopt cloud technologies, secure access and advanced data protection become paramount,” said Dave Rogers, senior vice president of global alliances and channel sales at Netskope. “A well-designed SASE solution allows businesses to strike the right balance between security and getting the job done, without compromise. We are excited to partner with Zayo to deliver the best in managed SSE capabilities that provide the security needed to keep SASE running smoothly.
Additionally, Zayo has enhanced its wide-area software-defined network (SD-WAN) with co-hosted gateways that provide a direct, private and secure connection to the cloud, existing network infrastructure and all locations. With these enhancements, Zayo’s Managed Edge delivers a complete, co-managed, end-to-end networking solution with comprehensive connectivity, security, monitoring and management.
Why it’s important:
- Location Integration : Zayo’s Managed Edge allows customers to seamlessly integrate existing network infrastructure, on-network and off-network locations, integrating off-grid buildings into Zayo’s fiber network.
- Reduced network costs : Zayo’s Managed Edge reduces cloud exit costs and avoids costly network developments. Zayo’s co-hosted gateways integrate with fiber into private cloud gateways to create a true solution from the edge to the core to the cloud.
- Optimized network performance : Zayo co-hosted gateways ensure reliable application and cloud computing performance by seamlessly integrating with Zayo’s fiber optic network for private and enterprise network connections. always available.
“Organizations are often hesitant to use SASE and SD-WAN because transitioning from their previous network connectivity can be difficult and time-consuming,” continued McKerley. “This partnership and the improvements we have made to SD-WAN give our customers the best of all worlds. We are delighted to be able to offer our customers an efficient, secure, stable, scalable and sustainable network.
SOURCE: BusinessWire