SD-WAN as a Service extends the core capabilities of traditional SD-WAN by converging the WAN edge, global backbone, and complete network security stack into a unified cloud-based platform.
 
Coined by Gartner as SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), the service was built to optimally connect and secure all enterprise resources (physical locations, cloud datacenters, remote users). SASE delivers a holistic, agile, and adaptable service that supports the evolving needs of the digital business.

This section explores SASE in great depth, helping readers understand its transformational promise, the essentials of a true SASE platform, immediate and future benefits, practical use cases, and more.