Vendor index
All 30 SD-WAN and SASE vendors.
Grouped by category. Each vendor is graded against the same 40-feature evaluation matrix. Click any vendor to see the full capability profile, evidence sources, key differentiators and watch-outs.
11 vendors
Technology vendors
Vendors that build and sell the underlying SD-WAN or SASE platform, typically consumed direct or via partners and integrators.
Arista / VeloCloud
22/40 yesSD-WAN technology vendor
VeloCloud was an early SD-WAN platform with strong cloud-delivered gateway architecture; now under Arista following the 2025 acquisition.
Check Point
17/40 yesSASE / security vendor
Harmony SASE combines Check Point security heritage with cloud-delivered SASE and optimised SD-WAN performance.
Cisco
28/40 yesSD-WAN / SASE technology vendor
Broadest platform portfolio in the category, covering Catalyst SD-WAN for enterprise WAN, Meraki MX for cloud-managed branch, and Cisco Secure Access for converged SASE delivery.
FatPipe Networks
15/40 yesSD-WAN technology vendor
Long heritage in WAN optimisation, dynamic load balancing and MPSec encryption.
Forcepoint
23/40 yesSecurity / secure SD-WAN vendor
FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN combines secure SD-WAN with strong DLP and data security heritage from the wider Forcepoint portfolio.
Fortinet
29/40 yesSecure SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor
Native convergence of networking and security on a single operating system (FortiOS) across FortiGate edge, FortiManager and FortiSASE.
HPE Aruba Networking
26/40 yesSD-WAN / SSE / branch technology vendor
EdgeConnect SD-WAN (acquired with Silver Peak) is positioned as the foundation for single-vendor SASE alongside Aruba SSE.
Juniper Networks
18/40 yesAI-driven WAN / SD-branch technology vendor
Mist AI delivers WAN Assurance, providing AI-driven monitoring and troubleshooting at the WAN edge that few competitors match.
Palo Alto Networks
29/40 yesSD-WAN / SASE technology vendor
Prisma SASE converges SD-WAN, cloud-delivered security, and digital experience management (ADEM) under a single platform identity.
SonicWall
18/40 yesSMB / mid-market firewall-led SD-WAN vendor
SD-WAN delivered via existing TZ, NSa and SM firewall appliances; familiar deployment for organisations standardised on SonicWall.
Versa Networks
29/40 yesSD-WAN / SASE technology vendor
Multi-tenancy from the ground up, making Versa a common choice for service providers and carriers building managed SD-WAN and SASE platforms.
3 vendors
Cloud-native SASE platforms
Platforms designed cloud-first with a single converged identity for SD-WAN and security, often with private backbone or extensive PoPs.
Aryaka
33/40 yesManaged SD-WAN / SASE provider
Unified SASE delivered as a managed service from end to end, including the private global core network and WAN optimisation.
Cato Networks
38/40 yesCloud-native SASE / SD-WAN provider
Single converged platform with no policy or log fragmentation across SD-WAN and security functions.
Cloudflare One
20/40 yesSASE / Zero Trust / network services
Cloudflare global edge network provides one of the largest PoP footprints in the category for SASE traffic.
2 vendors
SSE platforms
Security Service Edge platforms (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, DLP) that integrate with separate or native SD-WAN.
Netskope
19/40 yesSSE / SASE platform
Strong CASB heritage; widely recognised as a leading SSE vendor for SaaS-heavy environments.
Zscaler
19/40 yesSSE / SASE platform
Category leader in SSE with ZIA, ZPA and ZDX; widely adopted as the security layer in best-of-breed SASE architectures.
2 vendors
Cellular and wireless-first
Vendors whose primary positioning is cellular, 5G or wireless-bonded access.
Cradlepoint / Ericsson
18/40 yesWireless WAN / SD-WAN adjacent vendor
Wireless-first branch architecture from Ericsson with deep 5G expertise; NetCloud provides cellular-centric SD-WAN management.
Peplink
15/40 yesSD-WAN / cellular-first technology vendor
SpeedFusion bonding technology is genuinely differentiated for sites needing to combine multiple cellular, broadband or satellite links into a single resilient connection.
12 vendors
Global managed providers
Carriers and global service providers delivering managed SD-WAN and SASE on top of multi-vendor platforms.
AT&T Business
34/40 yesGlobal carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider
Major US carrier-led managed SD-WAN portfolio with multi-vendor platform options (including Fortinet for AT&T SASE).
BT Business / BT Global
34/40 yesGlobal/UK managed SD-WAN / SASE provider
UK market leader for managed SD-WAN with deep access circuit ownership and field engineering capability.
Colt Technology Services
33/40 yesEnterprise managed SD-WAN / connectivity provider
SD-WAN and SASE with strong European data sovereignty positioning.
Comcast Business / Masergy
34/40 yesManaged SD-WAN / SASE provider
SASE combining SD-WAN and security available fully managed or co-managed, drawing on Masergy AIOps heritage.
GTT
29/40 yesGlobal managed SD-WAN provider
Tier 1 global backbone provides strong international transit capability alongside managed SD-WAN.
Hughes
25/40 yesManaged SD-WAN provider
Strong specialism in distributed organisations with site count in the hundreds or thousands.
Lumen
26/40 yesManaged SD-WAN / NaaS provider
Fully managed or co-managed SD-WAN with strong NaaS positioning and integrated network services.
NTT DATA / NTT Ltd.
34/40 yesGlobal managed network provider
24x7 managed SD-WAN delivery via global operations centres with strong portal visibility.
Orange Business
34/40 yesGlobal managed SD-WAN / SASE provider
Global managed network leadership with strong service assurance, NOC depth and field operations.
Telefónica Tech
34/40 yesGlobal managed SD-WAN / SASE provider
flexWAN and managed SD-WAN delivery with Cisco-based converged SD-WAN, security and SASE service.
Verizon Business
34/40 yesGlobal carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider
Global carrier-led managed SASE and SD-WAN with strong North American presence and international delivery.
Vodafone Business
28/40 yesGlobal managed SD-WAN provider
Strong UK and European market presence with NaaS positioning and integrated mobile/fixed access.