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Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads
Hybrid Cloud

Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads

Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are moving AI from trials to production, driving demand for low-latency, distributed computing closer to users and data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports
Data Protection

Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports

The dual rankings could help Netskope win larger platform deals as enterprises look to consolidate security and networking around AI and sovereignty demands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Data Protection

Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE

Its first SASE Leader ranking gives the cybersecurity group a fresh edge as enterprises seek fewer, more unified cloud security platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Mahindra & Cisco launch AI-driven security edge
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Mahindra & Cisco launch AI-driven security edge

Enterprises grappling with hybrid work and AI adoption may get simpler access controls as the partners bundle security tools into one cloud service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Zscaler expands Zero Trust SASE with AI agent tools
Firewalls

Zscaler expands Zero Trust SASE with AI agent tools

The update aims to simplify security operations as enterprises grapple with unmanaged devices, partners and multi-cloud workloads across AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Versa adds Zero Trust controls for AI agent actions
Hybrid Cloud

Versa adds Zero Trust controls for AI agent actions

Enterprise users could gain tighter oversight as Versa applies identity checks and approval rules to every AI agent action before it runs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
The Death of the Firewall
Malware

The Death of the Firewall

Despite years of predictions, the global firewall market is still worth about USD $6 billion as hybrid networks and OT keep demand alive.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 11 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools
Firewalls

Cato lets customers buy modular SASE security tools

Budget-conscious buyers can now add Cato’s SASE security and networking modules gradually, instead of committing to the full platform upfront.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
Firewalls

How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026

SonicWall overhauls SecureFirst for 2026, shifting to firm-level skills, role-based training and services to boost partners' recurring revenue.

By Allison Clarke • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Firewalls

Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push

Versa teams with Intel on AI at the edge, debuts a secure enterprise browser and launches inbound SSE to protect internet-facing apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO
Firewalls

SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO

SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Red Access unveils firewall-native, agentless SSE layer
Software-as-a-Service

Red Access unveils firewall-native, agentless SSE layer

Red Access launches firewall-native, agentless SSE layer, promising hours-long rollout and reduced complexity for securing web, SaaS and GenAI use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor
Firewalls

Why the next endpoint and SASE disruption will not come from a security vendor

AI-native agents could quietly upend endpoint and SASE, eroding incumbents' telemetry moats as control shifts to the AI interaction layer.

By Chandrodaya Prasad • 8 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency
Firewalls

Netskope launches NewEdge AI Fast Path to cut latency

Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security
Firewalls

Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security

Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback
Firewalls

Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback

Fortinet lifts share buyback by USD $1 billion after double-digit 2025 revenue and billings growth driven by SASE and security operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Telefónica Tech unveils Netskope-based SSE for UK, Ireland
Firewalls

Telefónica Tech unveils Netskope-based SSE for UK, Ireland

Telefónica Tech launches Netskope-based managed Security Service Edge in UK and Ireland, targeting cloud-first and hybrid enterprises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Sophos unveils browser-led suite to govern AI & SaaS

Sophos has launched Workspace Protection, a browser-led suite to simplify securing hybrid work, SaaS access and shadow AI use at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026