Tata Communications launched its unified/single-vendor hosted secure access service edge (SASE), for global enterprises. In partnership with AI unified SASE company Versa Networks, Tata’s Hosted SASE converges SD-WAN and SSE capabilities into a single pass technology that enables future-ready businesses to harness the power and potential of cloud-based environments, through exceptional performance and zero-trust security.
Hosted and managed, end-to-end, by Tata Communications, this solution offers secure, scalable and agile deployment. The company’s cross domain expertise across network, security and cloud delivers a seamless operational management and integration with existing systems for enterprises, promoting support throughout the journey. As enterprises increasingly adopt hybrid working, SD-WAN and a digital-first approach, their distributed network architecture increases vulnerability to cyberattacks, and hence the need for robust SSE solutions.
According to data from Tata and Omdia, secure remote working was the top driver (49 percent) for adopting SASE solutions in global businesses, followed closely by simplified and integrated security models (43 percent). Furthermore, when implementing SASE, nearly half of businesses cited siloed security and networks teams as a key challenge.
Tata’s Hosted SASE is positioned to address these challenges. The company is harnessing its globally distributed network for delivering Hosted SASE, ensuring carrier grade connectivity, advanced detection and real-time protection via a cyber-threat intelligence platform that generates insight by aggregating data from Tata’s network and other industry sources.
“Our customers operate in a hyperconnected environment, so it is vital that they are able to access data anytime anywhere without compromising on security or user experience,” said Srinivasan CR, EVP-cloud and cybersecurity services & CDO, Tata Communications. “Our Hosted SASE solution powers global businesses with secure communication and collaboration weaving all of their data and applications into a single digital fabric that enables end-to-end control and visibility.”
Tata’s Hosted SASE offers single pass technology to ensure unified visibility and control of network traffic, plus actionable insights to optimize network performance. This helps enterprises to avoid complexities and delays in managing an ever-growing stack of point solutions.
“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Tata Communications,” said Kelly Ahuja, CEO, Versa Networks. “Their Hosted SASE offering will help enterprises drive business transformation while enhancing security posture and providing a better user-to-app experience. Delivering this via a single platform and fully leveraging their global network footprint allows Tata Communications to create differentiation through data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.”
