- In May 2024, Cloudflare acquired BastionZero to enhance its Cloudflare One platform with Zero Trust controls for infrastructure access, including servers, Kubernetes clusters, and databases. This expansion allowed IT and security teams to securely manage hybrid environments and improve protection against risks associated with traditional VPN setups
- In June 2024, Tata Communications launched its Unified/Single-Vendor Hosted Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for global enterprises in partnership with Versa Networks. The solution combined SD-WAN and SSE capabilities, offering zero-trust security, enhanced performance, and cost-effective cloud-based services for businesses
- In November 2024, BT announced an enhancement of its managed secure SD-WAN solution for UK public and business sector clients, introducing new Security Service Edge (SSE) capabilities. This upgrade utilizes technology from Fortinet, a recognized leader in cybersecurity that integrates networking and security functions. The improved software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) service enables clients to transition smoothly from managed SD-WAN to secure access service edge (SASE), facilitating their digital transformation efforts by ensuring secure access to cloud applications and data
- In September 2023, Netskope enhanced its SASE platform by acquiring Kadiska, a digital experience monitoring (DEM) startup. The acquisition, which focused on improving network and application performance visibility, complemented Netskope's AI-driven optimization, enhancing proactive monitoring across its SASE architecture
