Cato Networks, a leading provider of SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions, has announced that Eyal Webber-Zvik, the company’s vice president of product marketing and strategic alliances, will be a speaker at the upcoming Gartner IT Symposium in Barcelona. The event, which will take place from November 6th to 9th, 2023, will provide attendees with valuable insights and practical tips on IT teams’ collaboration when working on SASE projects.
Webber-Zvik’s talk, titled “IT Teams Collaboration on SASE Projects – What Drives the Best Outcome,” will draw upon Cato Networks’ eight years of experience deploying SASE across more than 2,000 enterprise customers. The session aims to provide attendees with practical tips for evaluating and deploying SASE platforms, enabling IT teams to achieve the best outcomes for their organizations.
According to Webber-Zvik, the landscape has changed for networking and security teams, who are increasingly being asked to work together or even converge into one team. Understanding how SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) can facilitate this convergence is crucial for the success of the broader team. Webber-Zvik’s speech will shed light on the following areas:
1. Insights from new research into IT team organization and collaboration trends: During the session, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends in IT team organization and collaboration. This information will help them understand the evolving dynamics of IT teams and how collaboration between networking and security professionals has become pivotal in driving successful outcomes.
2. How the shift towards networking and security collaboration is driving change in technology evaluation: The increasing convergence of networking and security functions within IT teams has necessitated a shift in the way organizations evaluate and implement new technologies. Webber-Zvik will discuss how this collaboration has affected the evaluation process and highlight the key factors that must be considered when assessing SASE platforms.
3. A blueprint for understanding SASE innovation and its application to evaluation: With Cato Networks being widely recognized as a market leader in SASE, Webber-Zvik will present a blueprint for understanding SASE innovation. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning SASE and how these can be applied to their own evaluation processes. This knowledge will enable organizations to make informed decisions when selecting and implementing SASE solutions.
Cato Networks, founded in 2015, has established itself as a market leader in the SASE space. The company’s innovative approach to SASE deployment and management has been well-received by enterprises worldwide. Cato Networks has been recognized by leading analyst firms such as Forrester Research and GigaOm. In fact, the company was recently named a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Enterprise Networking, 2023 and a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE.
Cato Networks’ SASE Cloud is the industry’s first solution to bring a consumer-like simplicity to SASE deployment and management. As the head of product management, Webber-Zvik played a pivotal role in developing the Cato SASE experience. Over the years, he has advised numerous enterprises on their SASE strategies, making him a trusted authority in the field.
Webber-Zvik’s talk will be held at Stage 3 on November 7th from 1:35 PM to 1:55 PM. Attendees can also learn more about Cato Networks by visiting the company’s booth at the event or by accessing their website online.
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Overall, Eyal Webber-Zvik’s talk at the Gartner IT Symposium promises to provide attendees with invaluable insights and practical tips for achieving successful outcomes in their SASE projects. With Cato Networks’ extensive experience and market leadership in the SASE space, attendees can expect to gain valuable knowledge that will enable them to navigate the evolving landscape of networking and security collaboration.