This IDC Market Perspective on SASE provides IDC's taxonomy for our forthcoming SASE research and outlines the industry dynamics that have led to the shaping of this important market. "The rise and mainstream adoption of SASE is a seminal moment for tangible convergence of network and security technology, operations, and performance. But, even as the SASE industry has reached a critical mass, the market still must evolve in a variety of important ways, particularly in the areas of ensuring simple and efficient, secure communications for modern, hyper-distributed enterprise in the AI era." — Brandon Butler, senior research manager, IDC's Enterprise Networks, and Pete Finalle, research manager, Security and Trust at IDC
Executive Snapshot
New Market Developments and Dynamics
Introduction
Industry Dynamics
SASE Architecture Considerations
Types of SASE Architectures
Single-Vendor SASE Versus Multivendor SASE
SASE Management Options
Core and Auxiliary Features of a SASE Offering
SASE Scenarios and Use Cases
Hybrid SASE Approaches and On-Premises Consolidation
Advice for SASE Suppliers
Networking and Security Vendors in a Market of Coopetition
How SASE Must Improve
Key Advice for SASE Providers
IDC's Point of View
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