Concierge managed
service gives businesses 14-day installation for security peace-of-mind
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Windstream
Enterprise (WE), a leading IT managed services provider, today launched SASE Express Lane in partnership
with Cato
Networks, enabling businesses to deploy the comprehensive, cloud-native network and security solution in as
few as fourteen days. As organizations face a rising number of threats to their IT infrastructure, SASE Express Lane
offers a near-immediate solution that drastically decreases the time it takes to secure enterprise networks and
protect sensitive data.
A growing number of businesses are turning to SASE
because of its ability to help organizations quickly adapt to constantly shifting users, applications and work
environments while keeping all application and security policies synchronized with these changing endpoints. With
Windstream Enterprise’s SASE Express Lane, customers can implement the solution over existing internet connections,
without needing to wait for access installations.
“In today’s high-threat environment, our customers are looking for cybersecurity solutions that can be deployed in
weeks, not months, especially as they move from legacy security services to a fully integrated SASE solution,” said
Art Nichols, chief technology officer, Windstream Enterprise. “SASE Express Lane minimizes our clients’
vulnerabilities by significantly reducing the time it takes to secure their cloud-based infrastructure and
distributed work environments. This solution is an example of how Windstream Enterprise is combining technology and
professional services for a complete white glove experience.”
SASE Express Lane is supported through Windstream Enterprise’s Cyber Security Operations Center to support the
swift implementation of Windstream Enterprise SASE, powered by Cato Networks. The integrated network and security
components of SASE are essential to the protection of modern enterprises, while also elevating network performance
and simplifying overall management via a single-pane-of-glass WE Connect customer portal. SASE
from Windstream Enterprise is comprised of the following features:
- Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN)
- Firewall as a Service (FwaaS)
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Next-Gen Anti-Malware (NGAM)
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
- Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
"Enterprises cannot afford lengthy IT projects to achieve optimal security posture. Every day that passes increases
the risk of being victimized by a cyberattack," said Shlomo Kramer, CEO and co-founder of Cato Networks. "With Cato
Networks, Windstream Enterprise’s SASE Express Lane brings any enterprise to a ‘Fortune 500’ cybersecurity posture
in days, not months, freeing IT teams to work on projects that drive business growth."
“SASE Express Lane is an example of how we have expanded our portfolio to give customers turnkey solutions that
combine technology and services,” said Mike Flannery, chief revenue officer, Windstream Enterprise. “Because of our
combination approach, we were the first to offer a comprehensive managed SASE solution, and we are the first to
partner with Cato to deploy an express implementation. Businesses can trust Windstream Enterprise as their single
source to optimize connectivity, collaboration and security solutions so their organizations run smarter.”
For more information, please visit www.windstreamenterprise.com/sase/.
ABOUT WINDSTREAM
Windstream Holdings is a privately held communications and software company. Windstream offers managed communications
services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the
U.S. The company also provides premium broadband, entertainment, and security services through an enhanced fiber
network to consumers and small and midsize businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states. Additional information
is available at windstream.com or windstreamenterprise.com
or @Windstream.
Category: Enterprise
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