Global MPLS Alternatives

Edge SD-WAN integrates Internet transport into an MPLS WAN. However, since the Internet can’t provide consistent and predictable latency on a global scale, MPLS is required for latency and loss sensitive applications.

Cato built a global private backbone that runs an integrated networking and security software stack. Cato’s PoPs are fully meshed over multiple tier-1 IP transit providers with SLA-backed latency and packet loss. With Cato, customers can use high-quality, Internet last-mile and the Cato Cloud to replace MPLS.

Edge SD-WAN enables the use of Internet links for WAN transport and can provide direct Internet access at the branch. However, it doesn’t include a full network security stack and requires customers to deploy additional security solutions at every location, backhaul traffic to a datacenter, or use cloud-based security services.

Cato provides a full network security stack, including FWaaS, secure web gateway, anti-malware and IPS built into its global private backbone. There’s no need to deploy branch security appliances, backhaul traffic, or introduce new security services. All policies are managed within Cato’s management application.

Edge SD-WAN was designed with physical locations in mind. Typical WAN architectures treat cloud datacenters and mobile users as an afterthought

Cato connects all enterprise edges including physical locations, cloud infrastructure, and mobile users. SD-WAN and network security are available globally and for traffic from all sources.