- Cato’s Private PoP enables service providers to offer comprehensive SASE solutions using their own networks, without requiring costly hardware upgrades.
- The solution simplifies deployment, improves local traffic control, and supports compliance—helping carriers compete in the growing SASE market.
What happened: Cato unveils Private PoP to support carrier-led SASE services
Cato Networks has introduced Cato Private PoP, enabling service providers to deliver managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services through their own infrastructure. This solution allows carriers to integrate the full Cato SASE Cloud Platform—covering firewall-as-a-service, SD‑WAN, ZTNA, and more—into their networks without costly appliance upgrades. The Private PoP is hosted locally, helping providers keep customer traffic in-country for better performance and compliance, while Cato handles software updates and security patches.
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Why it’s important
As businesses shift from MPLS to SASE, service providers face complexity in delivering modern security and networking. Cato Private PoP offers a path forward by reducing operational overhead and enabling local control of traffic flows. By making it simpler and more profitable to deploy SASE, the solution supports providers in competing with hyperscalers and telecom rivals, especially in sectors with strict data sovereignty demands.
