Cato Networks Launches Partner Platform to Streamline Managed SASE Services

Cloud networking company Cato Networks Ltd. has unveiled a new partner platform designed to simplify the delivery of managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services. The platform, named Cato MSASE Partner Platform, aims to empower channel partners to efficiently deliver and profit from managed SASE services by providing vendor-level insight, control, and knowledge.

Cato Networks Launches Partner Platform to Streamline Managed SASE Services
Cato Networks Launches Partner Platform to Streamline Managed SASE Services

Cloud networking company Cato Networks Ltd. has unveiled a new partner platform designed to simplify the delivery of managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services. The platform, named Cato MSASE Partner Platform, aims to empower channel partners to efficiently deliver and profit from managed SASE services by providing vendor-level insight, control, and knowledge.

Cato Networks highlights that while the adoption of SASE services is rapidly increasing among enterprises, channel partners face significant challenges in profiting from managed SASE services. The company explains that most current SASE offerings are composed of multiple-point products marketed as a single solution. This requires partners to stock, integrate, and train on diverse technologies, resulting in substantial costs. Additionally, when issues arise, partners often lack the visibility and expertise to troubleshoot problems independently, which hampers their ability to deliver exceptional customer service.

The new partner platform addresses these concerns by enabling partners to quickly go to market and profit from managed SASE services while delivering superior service and support. The platform features a centralized multi-tenant partner dashboard, allowing channel partners to manage the entire customer lifecycle from planning through deployment and into production. Frank Rauch, Global Channel Chief at Cato Networks, stated, "With the Cato MSASE Partner Platform, we're transforming how the channel can deliver [SASE] services." He emphasized that channel partners now have "vendor-level powers over licensing, account management, visibility, and more," which will make them more efficient and profitable. According to Rauch, the channel can deliver a superior SASE experience for their customers with Cato.

The Cato MSASE platform allows channel partners to serve their customers more effectively, providing full access to Cato's first-line support tools for exceptional responsiveness. Playbooks included in the platform simplify troubleshooting and improve incident response, enabling partners to resolve customer issues efficiently. Users also gain access to the Cato Knowledge Base, which offers insights into the Cato SASE Cloud.

Furthermore, partners benefit from Cato AI tools, which enhance the efficiency of network and security operations centers. Cato Networks points out that the Cato MSASE platform provides partners with access to internal tools and insights. An optimized go-to-market engine helps partners build new managed SASE services or incorporate SASE into their existing managed services. Partners can expedite their market entry with pre-sales and sales enablement tools, co-brandable collateral, and ready-to-use marketing campaigns.

With this new platform, Cato Networks aims to equip channel partners with the necessary tools and resources to streamline the delivery of managed SASE services. By offering comprehensive support and enhanced operational capabilities, the Cato MSASE Partner Platform allows partners to provide superior SASE services to their customers, ultimately driving greater efficiency and profitability in the managed SASE services market.