Aryaka's Enterprise Network Transformation Report Highlights the Rise of SASE and Network-as-a-Service

Unified SASE solution provider, Aryaka (News - Alert), recently released its annual Enterprise Network Transformation report, shedding light on key trends in the network and security market. The report is based on a survey of over 230 leaders in global enterprises, including C-level, vice president, and director-level personnel in network and security roles. The findings indicate a shift in priorities and challenges for these leaders in the coming year.

According to the report, the uncertain economy is affecting network and security team investments, prompting IT leaders to focus on cloud investments. The rapid shift to cloud services and the rise of a hybrid workforce have significantly influenced modern IT leaders' perspectives on network and security. The report also emphasizes the importance of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) as a viable solution for managing the growing complexity of an anytime, anywhere world.

An overwhelming 98% of survey respondents indicated plans to increase investment in cloud services, despite ongoing economic uncertainty. This trend suggests that IT leaders are moving from traditional IT to cloud-based solutions to accommodate the adoption of hybrid and remote work models, while addressing the needs of networks connecting people, applications, and enterprises to data centers, edge devices, and cloud infrastructure.

Aryaka, founded in 2009 by Ajit Gupta (News - Alert) and Ashwath Nagaraj, is a global provider of fully managed, end-to-end, cloud-native network solutions. The company's services include SD-WAN, SASE, and managed security, among others. It serves businesses across various industries, including manufacturing, retail, finance, and healthcare. Aryaka's approach to Unified SASE, which tightly integrates connectivity, security, and multi-cloud connectivity as a global managed service, simplifies operations, improves observability and control, and enhances return on investment.

Over the years, Aryaka has experienced significant growth, expanding its presence in more than 63 countries and serving over 800 customers worldwide. In 2019, the company secured a $50 million Series F funding round led by Goldman Sachs, bringing its total funding to over $184 million. This investment has enabled Aryaka to accelerate its growth and expand its product offerings.

The growth of Aryaka is closely tied to the rise in popularity of SD-WAN technology. According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global SD-WAN market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2020 to $8.4 billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 34.5% during the forecast period. The increasing need for simplified network architecture, optimized bandwidth usage, and reduced network complexity are driving the demand for SD-WAN solutions.

Moreover, the growing adoption of cloud-based applications and the transition to remote and hybrid work environments have further fueled the growth of SD-WAN technology. As enterprises shift their focus to cloud-native solutions, the demand for scalable, secure, and cost-effective networking options like SD-WAN and SASE is expected to rise.

Matt Carter, Aryaka CEO, said, 'Our report indicates that the vast majority of CIOs, CISOs, and IT leaders are preparing for this uncertainty by investing in and adopting architecture, policies, and technologies that converge networking and security, as these disciplines are critical to business success.'

The report's findings underscore the importance of network and security investments for enterprises, with 47% of respondents planning to accelerate the adoption of cloud and network services despite current economic conditions. These executives recognize the need for ongoing cloud investments, better application performance and security, and the decline of MPLS in favor of NaaS as a key long-term investment.

The results further validate Aryaka's Unified SASE approach that tightly integrates connectivity, security, and multi-cloud connectivity as part of a global managed service. A unified approach results in reduced complexity, better observability and control, and a more effective ROI. Aryaka's deep multi-cloud expertise and multi-layer global backbone were recently recognized in a Gartner (News - Alert) report, 'Leverage Cloud Connect Infrastructure to Improve Connectivity Experience of Cloud Workloads for SASE Solutions.'

In addition to Aryaka's self-developed Unified SASE offering, the company remains committed to delivering Managed SASE solutions, including third-party firewalls and cloud security options such as those from Check Point and Palo Alto (News - Alert) Networks. As a customer-centric organization, Aryaka aims to meet customers wherever they may be on their SASE journey. To support this journey, Aryaka provides customers with managed migration services, and its security services have been successfully deployed at scale to numerous customers.

The Enterprise Network Transformation report by Aryaka highlights the growing importance of network and security investments in today's rapidly changing business environment. As more companies adopt hybrid work models and cloud-based solutions, network and security technologies like SASE and NaaS will continue to gain traction.

Why this news is important:

1. The report provides valuable insights into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities of IT leaders in the coming year, which can help businesses make informed decisions about their network and security investments.

2. The findings emphasize the increasing importance of cloud investments, hybrid work, and secure, scalable networking options such as SD-WAN and SASE, which are essential for businesses to stay competitive in today's global marketplace.

3. The growth of Aryaka and the overall SD-WAN market highlights the demand for efficient, cost-effective networking solutions, which can help enterprises optimize their network infrastructure and improve overall business performance.

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