Why traditional network and security models are no longer enough
As enterprises embrace cloud-first strategies, remote work, and distributed operations, traditional network and security models are struggling to keep pace. Applications now reside across data centres, public clouds, and SaaS platforms, while users access them from branch offices, home networks, and mobile environments.
This shift has created new challenges. Managing separate networking and security tools increases complexity, impacts performance, and limits visibility. At the same time, enterprises must ensure consistent security policies, reliable application access, and a high-quality user experience, regardless of location.
To address these demands, organisations are moving towards Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures that converge networking and security into a single, cloud-delivered model.
The challenge: Complexity, inconsistency, and limited visibility
In traditional environments, networking and security are managed as separate silos. This creates several challenges:
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Policies are difficult to enforce consistently across users, devices, and locations
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Application performance suffers due to suboptimal routing and security bottlenecks
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Troubleshooting becomes time-consuming without unified visibility
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Operational overhead increases as multiple vendors and tools must be managed
As digital ecosystems become more distributed, these inefficiencies can significantly impact business agility, user experience, and security posture.
Enterprises need a unified approach that simplifies operations while improving both performance and protection.
A unified Hosted SASE solution
Tata Communications Hosted SASE, powered by Versa Networks, delivers an integrated SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE) solution designed for modern enterprise environments.
This hosted solution combines advanced networking and security capabilities into a single technology stack, simplifying deployment and operations while enhancing performance and protection.
With Tata Communications Hosted SASE, enterprises benefit from:
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Unified SD-WAN and security
Seamless integration of SD-WAN with security services such as secure web gateway, firewall-as-a-service, and zero trust network access.
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Carrier-grade performance
The solution is hosted on Tata Communications’ globally distributed Points of Presence (PoPs), ensuring consistent performance, low latency, and high availability for users and applications worldwide.
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Insight-driven security
Advanced analytics and real-time visibility enable IT teams to gain actionable insights, improve threat detection, and enhance user experience.
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Simplified operations
A single platform and management framework reduce complexity, lower operational overhead, and enable faster policy enforcement across the network.
This hosted SASE approach allows enterprises to modernise their networks without the burden of managing multiple vendors or fragmented architectures.
What sets Tata Communications apart
Tata Communications uniquely combines deep networking expertise with a global backbone and Versa’s proven SASE technology. This integration delivers a scalable, secure, and resilient solution built for enterprise-grade requirements.
Enterprises gain the confidence of working with a trusted global provider, backed by robust infrastructure and comprehensive service management.
Ideal use cases
Tata Communications Hosted SASE is well-suited for enterprises looking to securely connect:
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Remote and hybrid workforces
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Branch offices and distributed locations
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Multi-cloud and SaaS-based applications
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