Revolutionising Network and Security Performance with Managed SASE Services

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must adapt to stay competitive. With the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market expected to reach $25 billion by 2027 and the managed SD-WAN market reaching $13.7 billion by 2030, SASE adoption is on the rise across all industries and business sizes. It should then come as no surprise that the demand for robust, customisable, and cost-effective SASE solutions is high.

Considering these evolving trends, it is also important to note that customer requirements and expectations for SASE solutions – where SD-WAN and SSE converge – have also become more nuanced. The adoption journey is complex, and a one-size-fits-all approach will not satisfy customer needs and meet their broader business objectives. This is where a modular approach to SASE will shine through; namely, fully managed SASE services that are designed to provide customised and competitive experiences for business requirements across the board.

Potential challenges for SASE implementation

While network and security have become big priorities for organisations, there still are some challenges and risk on the path of enterprises, especially in the absence of end-to-end services for network and security management. Adopting SASE particularly in large enterprises comes with its share of unique complexities. These include:

• Complex legacy infrastructure: Integrating SASE with diverse, fragmented networks and legacy systems from multiple vendors is difficult.
• Diverse user and application needs: Supporting employees, contractors, partners, and varied applications with consistent policies poses challenges.
• Scalability and performance: Ensuring SASE solutions handle high traffic loads during peak periods or business growth is critical.
• High costs and budgeting: Transitioning to SASE involves significant upfront investments in tools, licenses, and training.
• Platform compatibility: Some SASE solutions may not integrate seamlessly with existing or future tools, complicating adoption.
• Security transition: Shifting from perimeter-based security to a Zero Trust model requires a significant mindset and operational shift.
• Continuous monitoring: Maintaining visibility and control across a dispersed network and diverse endpoints is a persistent challenge.
• Regulatory and compliance Requirements: Adhering to varied compliance mandates across industries and regions adds complexity.
• Change management and training: Large-scale adoption demands comprehensive training and adaptation for IT teams and end users.
• Endpoint integration: Connecting IoT devices and other diverse endpoints securely to the SASE fabric is complex.

An expert SASE services partner is essential to help navigate the complexities of deployment and avoid common pitfalls. Check out how an expert SASE services partner can help with their in-depth understanding of network and security integration, ensuring reduced implementation delays, and seamless transitions, while also minimizing risks. 

The Tata Communications edge: Value-added SASE services

Tata Communications’ SASE portfolio offers a comprehensive solution, encompassing essential services and customisable value-added options. You can choose from various entry points aligned with your adoption journey, select the ideal management services for SD-WAN, SSE, or both, and add value-added services as needed. 

Our scalable solutions ensure seamless growth and adaptation to your evolving requirements. These packs provide a comprehensive suite of services covering design, delivery, and lifecycle management for continuous protection and improvement. With this offering, organisations benefit from tailored solutions that adapt to their specific needs, ensuring seamless integration, robust security, and optimal performance at every stage of their SASE journey. 

Comprehensive network and security assessment

Tata Communications SASE starts with a specialised value-added service pack that offers a thorough network and security assessment, providing organisations with a clear understanding of their current infrastructure and potential areas for improvement. A holistic assessment may also encompass evaluating gaps in LAN, WAN, Internet, Hybrid work environment, existing SDWAN environments (if any) and security components to create a roadmap for SASE adoption. 

Enhanced security measures

While SASE integrates various security elements into a single framework the security framework the interaction with other security and threat management systems. With integrated SIEM and SD-WAN solutions, our SASE services ensure a secure network environment, proactively detecting and responding to threats, and reducing the risk of cybersecurity incidents.

Optimised performance and cost reduction

Proactive network optimization and seamless deployment collectively empower SASE deployments by enabling seamless implementation and proactive network optimization. Simulating the network environment with digital twin for predictive insights, allowing enterprises to test configurations and improve decision-making. Expert Headend Install Services ensure precise infrastructure setup and alignment with enterprise-specific needs, minimizing downtime, reducing complexity, and enhancing overall performance and reliability.

Seamless integration and scalability

SASE facilitates seamless integration of external networks/Third party network into the SD-WAN architecture, offering flexibility, rapid deployment, and scalability to meet business needs. These services ensure enterprises are able to achieve cost savings by opting for network of their choice while ensuring optimal design, smooth integration of diverse network and security components, and tailored configurations to meet unique enterprise needs

Efficient operation and proactive support

Our SASE services ensure efficient and optimal operations with rapid-response change management, customised reporting, and proactive configuration assistance for secure network performance and capacity management. Check out the a unique delivery methodology for a smooth SASE delivery

Bridging the connectivity and security divide

Whether you need a deep network and security assessment, seamless migration, or ongoing optimisation, our tailored service packs deliver a cost-effective, high-performance solution. With 99.8% first-time-right deployments, enhanced security integrations (SIEM and SOAR), and up to 25% savings on TCO, you gain the tools to transform your network with precision and confidence. 

With deep understanding of modern network architectures and security best practices, we have encapsulated our learnings into an assured delivery methodology to ensure first-time-right SASE deployments. Our Managed SASE services are based on the AXIOM methodology – Assess, Execute, Integrate, Operate, and Manage – to deliver best-in-class solutions. From secure, scalable architectures to proactive threat detection, our end-to-end solutions empower you to build a future-ready network. Choose Tata Communications and reshape your secure connectivity experience today.