The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods Tech Bytes: How Is SD-WAN Driving SASE Success (Sponsored)
Jul 21, 2025
Mayuri Kolkarni, Director of Product Management for Prisma SD-WAN and Prisma SASE at Palo Alto Networks, dives into the exciting world of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). She discusses the critical need for collaboration between networking and security teams for effective SASE transformation. The conversation highlights the benefits of a unified SASE framework, including user experience enhancements through AI and predictive analytics. Mayuri also reveals how SD-WAN devices improve management and visibility in branch networks, addressing modern challenges in technology.
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Two Paths to SASE
- Organizations approach SASE either network-led focusing on SD-WAN modernization or security-led focusing on cloud-delivered security for mobile users.
- Both approaches converge towards a unified SASE policy and platform uniting networking and security.
Racetrack's SD-WAN Success Story
- Racetrack deployed Prisma SD-WAN across 800+ global sites achieving 99.99% payment uptime and 99% reduction in trouble tickets.
- They are now integrating Prisma Access to unify their SASE policies and security.
ADEM Enhances User Experience
- Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) is embedded in all SASE components to provide end-to-end user experience visibility.
- AI enhances analytics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across network and security layers.