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Today's show:On an upbeat and optimistic new TWiST, Jason and Alex are debating why any new innovation or technology gets hit with a wave of bitter cynicism.PLUS Jason defends the government taking shares of Intel, explains the importance of interoperability, and predicts how AirBnB's Joe Gebbia will upgrade the US government's website design.All that PLUS thoughts on the Netskope IPO, Perplexity offering publishers actual revenue share, a deep dive on the new AI-based PAC, thoughts on open-source LLMs, and much much much more.Timestamps:(0:00) Cynicism vs. Optimism and why Jason thinks cynics go after any interesting new technology(10:02) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(11:04) Show Continues…(14:37) Why Jason supports the Intel deal but worries it will become a trend(20:46) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist.(22:00) Show Continues…(27:02) Is it hypocritical to oppose socialist grocery stores but support the Intel deal? Jason says NO.(29:41) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(30:58) What does xAI hope to get out of this OpenAI/Apple lawsuit? Jason and Alex theorize…(39:12) Why Jason thinks interoperability is so important and how App Stores OUGHT to work(41:12) How AirBnB's Joe Gebbia could potentially upgrade the US government's websites(49:27) What does Netskope do exactly? SASE?! Producer Claude explains…(58:32) Alex and Jason celebrate Perplexity rev sharing with publishers(01:10:02) Jason's thoughts on the Leading the Future PAC, and US AI policySubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:02) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist(20:46) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist.(29:41) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWISTGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Take a Network Break! We start with critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Fortinet’s FortiSIEM. On the news front, SonicWall announces Gen8 firewalls plus a $200,000 warranty for customers that sign on to SonicWall’s Managed Protection Security Suite. IBM Cloud suffers its fourth major outage since May of this year, SASE vendor... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Fortinet’s FortiSIEM. On the news front, SonicWall announces Gen8 firewalls plus a $200,000 warranty for customers that sign on to SonicWall’s Managed Protection Security Suite. IBM Cloud suffers its fourth major outage since May of this year, SASE vendor... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Fortinet’s FortiSIEM. On the news front, SonicWall announces Gen8 firewalls plus a $200,000 warranty for customers that sign on to SonicWall’s Managed Protection Security Suite. IBM Cloud suffers its fourth major outage since May of this year, SASE vendor... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with follow-up on post-quantum support in firewalls and DPDK, then highlight a command injection vulnerability in Ruckus SmartZone software. In tech news, Broadcom rolls out the Jericho4 ASIC to help scale AI across multiple data centers, InfoBlox beefs up DNS protection to spot malicious domains faster, and HPE announces... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with follow-up on post-quantum support in firewalls and DPDK, then highlight a command injection vulnerability in Ruckus SmartZone software. In tech news, Broadcom rolls out the Jericho4 ASIC to help scale AI across multiple data centers, InfoBlox beefs up DNS protection to spot malicious domains faster, and HPE announces... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with follow-up on post-quantum support in firewalls and DPDK, then highlight a command injection vulnerability in Ruckus SmartZone software. In tech news, Broadcom rolls out the Jericho4 ASIC to help scale AI across multiple data centers, InfoBlox beefs up DNS protection to spot malicious domains faster, and HPE announces... Read more »

Send us a textIn this episode of The Route to Networking, host Jordan Dyer is joined by Ahmed Janaid, Director at RKS Consultants and one of the few professionals in the world to hold both a double CCIE and the prestigious Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE).From discovering his passion through a simple console cable to becoming a leading architect of secure, large-scale infrastructure, Ahmed shares the mindset, discipline, and setbacks that shaped his extraordinary journey. He opens up about the pressure of chasing certifications, why failure taught him more than success ever could, and how curiosity has always been his greatest asset.Now driving high-impact projects in the public sector, Ahmed offers insights on bridging the gap between engineers and architects, the future of AI-driven networking and SASE, and how to stay relevant in a fast-moving industry.Whether you're starting out or stepping up, this conversation is packed with honest reflections and practical advice for anyone who wants to grow—not just technically, but professionally.

Take a Network Break! In our Red Alert section we note that memory safety bugs bug Firefox and Thunderbird, and on-prem SharePoint instances are under attack. In tech news, Fortinet adds support for Post Quantum Cryptography in FortiOS, Cato Networks integrates Azure Virtual WANs to its SASE offering, and we weigh the pros and cons... Read more »

Take a Network Break! In our Red Alert section we note that memory safety bugs bug Firefox and Thunderbird, and on-prem SharePoint instances are under attack. In tech news, Fortinet adds support for Post Quantum Cryptography in FortiOS, Cato Networks integrates Azure Virtual WANs to its SASE offering, and we weigh the pros and cons... Read more »

Take a Network Break! In our Red Alert section we note that memory safety bugs bug Firefox and Thunderbird, and on-prem SharePoint instances are under attack. In tech news, Fortinet adds support for Post Quantum Cryptography in FortiOS, Cato Networks integrates Azure Virtual WANs to its SASE offering, and we weigh the pros and cons... Read more »

“We're not here to provide connectivity. We're here to enable your new economy.” — Jean-Philippe Avelange, CIO, Expereo Following a global wave of high-profile IT outages, Expereo is sounding the alarm: more than a quarter of global enterprises are losing over $5 million annually due to network failures, while over half of U.S. businesses are being forced to reevaluate their IT infrastructures. In this insightful conversation, Expereo CIO Jean-Philippe Avelange (JP) joins Doug Green of Technology Reseller News to unpack the company's latest global survey and what it reveals about the urgent connectivity challenges shaping enterprise transformation. Expereo, a global provider of intelligent internet connectivity, supports multinational enterprises by delivering resilient, scalable underlay and overlay solutions across more than 4,000 global carriers. But Avelange argues that it's no longer about connectivity alone. Instead, organizations must adopt a new mindset—one rooted in what he calls the new economy. According to Avelange, legacy digital transformation efforts often focused on converting analog processes to digital form. But today's environment demands companies become digital-first, designing operations natively for SaaS, cloud services, and AI. Connectivity, once a utility, now plays a foundational role in enabling innovation and ensuring business continuity. Without it, he warns, “all this will be a roadblock as you try to iterate and move fast.” One striking finding from Expereo's survey: only 7% of global technology leaders say they are prepared for AI. Avelange links this gap to underinvestment in the network infrastructure required to support next-gen workloads. AI and automation, he says, demand real-time responsiveness, secure and scalable overlays, and future-proof design—capabilities that must be embedded from the ground up. Security is also evolving. “It's never one or the other,” says Avelange, but the report found that concerns about reliable, future-proof connectivity are now often prioritized before cybersecurity—underscoring the growing perception that security must be integrated into foundational network design, particularly in SD-WAN and SASE architectures. Avelange advises CIOs—especially those in non-tech sectors like mining, government, or non-profits—not to wait. “Companies that are sticking with legacy systems are going to be outmaneuvered,” he warns. Instead, they should ask: “If I were building this company now, how would I build it from the ground floor up with AI?” Expereo's platform, Expereo One, offers a single pane of glass for visibility across underlay and overlay, enabling IT leaders to manage complexity at global scale. Avelange emphasizes the need for CIOs to find the right partners for this journey, and invites companies of all sizes to explore how Expereo can support them. Learn more about Expereo's intelligent internet solutions and download the full global survey at https://www.expereo.com.

“It's not the SLA—it's the XLA. We measure success by how well we deliver the customer's experience.” — Tom Boggs, BCN Telecom In an era where enterprise customers expect seamless delivery, rock-solid security, and AI-enhanced services, BCN Telecom is rising to the occasion with a bold, customer-centric approach. In this episode of Technology Reseller News, Doug Green speaks with Tom Boggs, Vice President of Service Delivery at BCN Telecom, about how the company is redefining managed services through experience-level agreements (XLAs), vertical customization, and rapid adaptability. BCN Telecom isn't just connecting networks—it's co-owning business outcomes. With a managed services ecosystem spanning connectivity, SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud applications, BCN integrates diverse technologies into a single, curated solution tailored to each customer's industry and goals. Boggs explains how this means shifting from static vendor relationships to dynamic partnerships. Boggs highlights three major forces shaping today's delivery expectations: • Cloud-first and hybrid IT strategies • Security-driven design • Customer outcome focus Security is front and center—layered into every deployment, from edge computing to fully managed firewalls and secure remote access. But it's the convergence of security and connectivity, aligned with smart project planning, that sets BCN apart in large-scale, multi-site rollouts. AI and automation also play a key role. Boggs shares how BCN equips its project managers with AI-powered note-taking tools to capture call insights in real-time—speeding up delivery and enhancing the customer experience. Some clients have even adopted these tools themselves. Boggs emphasizes that BCN's strength lies in its team—empowered to act quickly and resolve issues without the bottlenecks of large bureaucracies. This agility enables BCN to adapt instantly to partner and customer feedback, creating tailored solutions for even the most complex verticals, from healthcare to retail. At the heart of the conversation is a clear message: customer success is not one-size-fits-all. Through real-time data analytics, outcome-driven customization, and an empowered workforce, BCN is helping clients move from legacy MPLS to future-ready SD-WAN and edge security—while ensuring productivity never takes a back seat to protection. Learn more about BCN Telecom's solutions at https://www.bcntele.com.

Dell'Oro Group’s Senior Director of Enterprise Security Networking Research, Mauricio Sanchez, explores the evolution of SASE, from its cloud-native roots to its expansion into AI and data protection and the importance of certification. With markets shifting and transparency in focus, the stakes are rising fast. Is SASE ready to secure what's next? In this Executives... Read More The post AI Meets SASE: Securing Cybersecurity Innovation appeared first on Mplify.

Why Exclusive Networks says modern cybersecurity requires more than “pick, pack, and ship” “We're not just a distributor. We're a channel services aggregator — an extension of our partners' businesses.” — Jason Beal, President, Americas, Exclusive Networks In this episode of Technology Reseller News, publisher Doug Green sits down with Jason Beal, President, Americas, and Andrew Warren, VP of Sales and Marketing, North America, to explore how Exclusive Networks is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity distribution in North America. More than just moving product, Exclusive Networks delivers white-glove service, certified expertise, and true channel partnership — simplifying cybersecurity sales and delivery for MSPs, MSSPs, and solution providers. With over 45 country operations and reach into 170 markets, the company now brings its global playbook to North America with fresh investments, expanded services, and a unique partner-first approach. Key Highlights from the Conversation: Partner Empathy as Philosophy Exclusive Networks builds programs around the real-world needs of partners — from helping an MSP with student-powered hiring programs to assisting with complex financing, logistics, and field deployment. From MSP to MSSP, Cyber Expertise at Every Step Whether you're a security-focused MSP or a fully-fledged MSSP, Exclusive offers domain expertise, hands-on technical support, and services like SASE implementation, firewall deployment, and SOC augmentation through its CloudRise acquisition. Training & Certification Simplified With global training centers and relationships with top vendors like Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks, Exclusive lowers the barrier for entry but offers high benefits for those who commit to deep certification and specialization. Demand Generation for End Users and Partners Exclusive not only helps vendors reach the market — it also helps partners generate demand directly from end users, creating new revenue opportunities across the lifecycle. A New Kind of Distributor Exclusive Networks calls itself a “channel services aggregator”, offering a full lifecycle of services — from sales support and technology enablement to post-sales adoption and renewals — redefining what a modern cybersecurity distributor should be. What's Next? Expect new vendor partnerships, expanded services, and continued investment in dedicated local support across the U.S. and Canada — all backed by the belief that “people still do business with people.” Learn more at: www.exclusive-networks.com

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we examine how SASE is being adopted and deployed by enterprise customers. What does this integration of networking and security mean for the teams that need to operate this solution? We talk with Palo Alto Networks about SASE as a transformative technology for networking... Read more »

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we examine how SASE is being adopted and deployed by enterprise customers. What does this integration of networking and security mean for the teams that need to operate this solution? We talk with Palo Alto Networks about SASE as a transformative technology for networking... Read more »

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Brent Dirks, editor of Security Today, sits down with Kelly Ahuja, CEO of Versa Networks. They discuss how Versa is powering Swisscom's beem in the world's first sovereign SASE connectivity service and more including some of the top challenges facing today's security teams. Kelly Ahuja is a seasoned industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in networking and telecommunications. He currently serves on the board of directors for two startups in Silicon Valley. 

Ante un escenario de 30 mil millones de amenazas cibernéticas diarias, Cloudflare y TD SYNNEX amplían su alianza estratégica para ofrecer soluciones Zero Trust, SASE y servicios de seguridad gestionados mediante una plataforma unificada que reduce costos y simplifica la operación tecnológica.

Send us a textSase Janki, CEO of J-SAS, talked about the challenges organizations face regarding cybersecurity protection and compliance. He identified three major pain points: the fragmentation caused by multiple tools complicating compliance efforts, audit hesitancy stemming from uncertainty about compliance status, and the complexity and cost of traditional Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools that deter smaller organizations from pursuing compliance initiatives. He cautioned against a checkbox mentality and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that includes ongoing monitoring and automated evidence collection.Sase also underscored the critical role of compliance for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), asserting that it is essential for demonstrating security capabilities and creating new revenue streams. He proposed a strategy for MSPs to conduct compliance assessments, which could reveal security gaps and lead to additional service offerings. Compliance should be viewed as a structured approach to managing security needs rather than an overwhelming task.See more from J-SAS by clicking here.

“Where's the gold? It's in your data.” That was the premise behind a wide-ranging conversation between Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, and Lorenzo Romano, CEO of GCX, a global managed services provider with a 30-year legacy of delivering secure networking solutions to multinational enterprises. Romano describes how today's enterprises face an evolving paradox: data is more valuable than ever—and more vulnerable. With the explosion of cloud-based applications, AI-driven operations, and globally distributed workforces, organizations must rethink how they manage, protect, and gain insight from massive volumes of data generated across disparate systems. Romano introduced GNSX—Global Network Secure Experience—GCX's breakthrough platform that merges secure underlay and overlay architecture to enable a true zero trust network. Built in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and integrated with their Prisma backbone, GNSX embeds SASE at the network layer rather than layering it over existing infrastructure. The result: high-performance, secure access across public and private networks, with real-time visibility into how devices interact with applications. In a real-world deployment, a customer migrated from MPLS and legacy SD-WAN to GNSX, achieving a 40% cost reduction, better performance, and granular control over user experiences—down to analyzing the quality of individual Wi-Fi connections. “Security, visibility, simplicity—and significant cost savings,” summarized Green. “GCX didn't just build a secure network. They redefined what secure, distributed connectivity looks like in the AI and post-COVID era.” Romano emphasized that GCX's solutions are globally available, scalable, and supported by a team ready to tailor services to individual client needs. “Our value as a managed service provider is to stay ahead of the curve—and bring our customers with us,” he said. Learn more: https://gcxworld.com

Product Manager Amit Navon discusses discusses the four ways Check Point provides a hybrid SASE solution.

Take a Network Break! We start with a Red Alert for SAP NetWeaver's Visual Composer Metadata Uploader, and then dive into a new endpoint discovery feature from Forward Networks, and Ericsson adding clientless ZTNA to its SASE offering. Aviatrix adds a Secure NAT Gateway for Microsoft Azure as a way to help Azure customers navigate... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with a Red Alert for SAP NetWeaver's Visual Composer Metadata Uploader, and then dive into a new endpoint discovery feature from Forward Networks, and Ericsson adding clientless ZTNA to its SASE offering. Aviatrix adds a Secure NAT Gateway for Microsoft Azure as a way to help Azure customers navigate... Read more »

Take a Network Break! We start with a Red Alert for SAP NetWeaver's Visual Composer Metadata Uploader, and then dive into a new endpoint discovery feature from Forward Networks, and Ericsson adding clientless ZTNA to its SASE offering. Aviatrix adds a Secure NAT Gateway for Microsoft Azure as a way to help Azure customers navigate... Read more »

Join Asian Outlook and SASE as Vice President Kyle Mejorada and Media Producer Carmen Tan have a sit down conversation about a number of topics. How did they grow up in Asian households and how did that affect their journeys in college and their career plans following college? Find out in this crossover episode of Inside Outlook with SASECast!Follow our ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to know when magazine submissions are open, for fun events, and more! Check out our newest blogs on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ and have fun with our antics on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠! See you soon Inside Outlook!Music/Effects:Beep - emircanalp on Pixabaylovely days [lofi] - snoozybeats on Pixabay

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Fortinet, we get a customer view of Fortinet's SASE offering from Liquid Networx. Liquid Networx isn't just a Fortinet customer; it also provides professional services for other customers of FortiSASE. We'll talk about why Liquid Networx decided to adopt SASE, its evolution from on-prem to cloud-based security,... Read more »

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Fortinet, we get a customer view of Fortinet's SASE offering from Liquid Networx. Liquid Networx isn't just a Fortinet customer; it also provides professional services for other customers of FortiSASE. We'll talk about why Liquid Networx decided to adopt SASE, its evolution from on-prem to cloud-based security,... Read more »

Ian Foo, CTO and EVP of Product for CyberRatings.org, MEF's testing and certification partner, details the rise of cybercrime, particularly state-sponsored cyber threats, and the critical need for securing operational technology. He discusses the role of SASE certification in mitigating these risks, highlighting its comprehensive testing methods for malware, exploits, and evasions. How does third-party certification... Read More The post Securing the Future: Certifiably SASE appeared first on MEF.

In episode 873, we dive deep into 5G security with Anand Oswald, Sr. VP and GM of Network Security at Palo Alto Networks. Explore the transformative impact of 5G on industries and how the convergence of technologies like AI and IoT drives 5G digital transformations. Learn about managing sophisticated threats, the importance of a zero-trust approach, and the difference between public and private 5G network security. Discover real-world examples of 5G technologies in action and get key advice for securing your enterprise-grade 5G infrastructure from the ground up.

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we dive into 5G security with sponsor Palo Alto Networks. 5G services are being adopted worldwide for use cases such as IoT, connected vehicles, and AR and VR. At the same time, the number of threats against 5G is growing. We'll talk about Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE 5G,... Read more »

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we dive into 5G security with sponsor Palo Alto Networks. 5G services are being adopted worldwide for use cases such as IoT, connected vehicles, and AR and VR. At the same time, the number of threats against 5G is growing. We'll talk about Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE 5G,... Read more »

In today's hyper-connected world, the explosion of IoT devices is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape—but are businesses keeping up? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Networking and Edge Compute at Kyndryl, to explore why traditional IT security strategies are no longer enough. With IoT-related cyberattacks rising at double-digit rates year over year and the global number of IoT devices projected to reach 25.4 billion by 2030, enterprises face mounting challenges in securing their networks. Paul shares insights into the biggest threats organizations are grappling with, including the growing risks of social engineering attacks, outdated infrastructure, and the widening gap between IT and OT security. With 44% of enterprise technology now considered “out of life” and unsupported by vendors, businesses are unknowingly leaving themselves vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. We also discuss Kyndryl's cybersecurity training program, which has driven a fourfold increase in employee-reported phishing incidents—a testament to the importance of ongoing education in strengthening enterprise security. Paul highlights the crucial role of Zero Trust and SASE architectures in modern network defense, using Kyndryl's own post-IBM spin-off transformation as a case study for successfully shifting to a cloud-first, AI-driven security approach. How can organizations modernize their infrastructure to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats? What steps should enterprises take to integrate IT and OT security more effectively? And how can AI-powered security tools help businesses navigate this rapidly changing landscape? Tune in to hear Paul's expert take on building a resilient, future-ready cybersecurity strategy.

This special “Power Play” episode recaps SASE's evolution, including real-world deployment strategies, the role of standardization, and the impact of AI in cybersecurity as industry experts from Versa Networks, Comcast Business, and Dell'Oro Group weigh in on the state of SASE.  In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal Menezes explores these topics and more with... Read More The post Power Play: The State of SASE appeared first on MEF.

How big is the network security market? Is it growing? How is that growth measured? What effect is SASE having on security spending? Will security products or security operators get more effective thanks to AI? We put these and other questions to Mauricio Sanchez. He’s Sr. Director, Enterprise Security and Networking at the Dell’Oro Group, a... Read more »

How big is the network security market? Is it growing? How is that growth measured? What effect is SASE having on security spending? Will security products or security operators get more effective thanks to AI? We put these and other questions to Mauricio Sanchez. He’s Sr. Director, Enterprise Security and Networking at the Dell’Oro Group, a... Read more »

Send us a textThis episode focuses on Secure enterprise Browser. We coverWhat is SEB, Gartners View, Market Growth, Key Features and Benefits of Enterprise Browsers and Extensions, How it Works, Typical component in SEB Products, Usecases, What happens to existing default browsers, How is it related to SSE etcSupport the showGoogle Drive link for Podcast content:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10vmcQ-oqqFDPojywrfYousPcqhvisnkoMy Profile on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantmishra11/Youtube Channnel : https://www.youtube.com/@TheCybermanShow Twitter handle https://twitter.com/prashant_cyber PS: The views are my own and dont reflect any views from my employer.

Video killed the radio star, and SASE killed the firewall. While it may not be as catchy, it might be just as valid. The shift to the cloud changed the way businesses work, and now it is having impacts on how they protect themselves. To dig into this bold statement, and unpack the impact AI will have on small and medium businesses, Ian is joined by Tim Orozco, Managing Partner of Stratus Information Systems, a top SMB partner of Cisco. Learn more about Cisco's solutions for SMBs: www.cisco.com/c/en_uk/solutions/…mall-business.html View Stratus Information Systems' solutions here: https://stage.stratusinfosystems.com/

מעבודה קשה להצלחות עסקיות – איך תשוקה ונחישות הובילו את עופר בן-נון לאקזיטים פורצי דרך   עופר בן-נון, יזם סדרתי עם רקורד מרשים של שני אקזיטים משמעותיים  – Argus Cyber Security ו-Talon Cyber Security, פותח צוהר לעולם היזמות דרך עדשה ייחודית של נחישות, חדשנות ועבודת צוות. בשיחה פתוחה ומלאת תובנות, הוא משתף את סיפורו – מהתחלות צנועות, דרך הצלחות שהפכו לאבני דרך בתעשייה ועד ההתמודדויות עם החלטות גורליות שהובילו אותו לשיאים חדשים. עופר לא מהסס לחשוף את המורכבויות שבדרך: רגעי השיא, רגעי השפל והבחירות שהשפיעו לא רק על חייו, אלא גם על התעשייה כולה. השפעות ילדות וניצני היזמות עופר גדל בבית שבו היזמות הייתה חלק בלתי נפרד מהיום-יום. אמו, חלוצה בתחום הסטארטאפים בשנות ה-80, ואביו, מנהל בכיר, שימשו עבורו השראה חיה ליצירתיות ואומץ עסקי. תחביב ילדותו – בניית טיסנים – טיפח בו משמעת עצמית, נחישות ותשומת לב לפרטים, תכונות שהפכו מאוחר יותר לכלי מרכזי בקריירה שלו. "מגיל צעיר למדתי שאין קיצורי דרך," הוא אומר. "כדי להצליח, צריך להבין לעומק את מה שאתה עושה ולהיות מחויב לתהליך." מערכות יחסים כבסיס להצלחה אחד הערכים המרכזיים בעבודתו של עופר הוא ההכרה בכך שיזמות היא הרבה מעבר לטכנולוגיה ולתוכניות עסקיות. "הכול מתחיל ונגמר באנשים," הוא אומר. "אם זה הצוות, המשקיעים, או הלקוחות – מערכות היחסים האלו הן הדבק שמחזיק הכול." עופר מדגיש את החשיבות של בניית צוותים מחויבים, שמאמינים בחזון המשותף ופועלים מתוך תחושת שליחות. לדבריו, ללא האמונה המשותפת של כל המעורבים, הדרך הופכת מאתגרת הרבה יותר. התמודדות עם חוסר ודאות והחלטות מכריעות הדרך היזמית, כפי שמתאר אותה עופר, דומה למסע שאין לו מפה ברורה. "אתה מתחיל מתוך תשוקה ואמונה, אבל אין הבטחה שהדברים יתקדמו כפי שתכננת," הוא משתף. כך היה גם עם ההחלטה למכור את Argus ל-Continental ב-2017 – מהלך שנבע מהבנה אסטרטגית שכדי לצמוח בקנה מידה עולמי, נדרש חיבור עם שחקן משמעותי בתעשייה. תהליך דומה התרחש גם במכירת Talon ל-Palo Alto Networks, שבה נדרש ממנו לשקול את האיזון בין המשך העצמאות לבין ההזדמנויות שיכולות להתפתח משותפות אסטרטגית. תמיכה משפחתית כמקור כוח בצד האתגרים המקצועיים, עופר מדגיש את התמיכה הבלתי מתפשרת של משפחתו. אשתו, יזמית מצליחה בפני עצמה, משמשת עבורו לא רק כעוגן אישי אלא גם כשותפה שמבינה את המורכבויות של העולם הזה. "החיים שלנו מלאים בלחצים והחלטות משמעותיות, והיכולת לחלוק את זה עם מישהי שמבינה באמת היא מתנה," הוא אומר. לדבריו, התמיכה שלה הייתה קריטית ברגעים מאתגרים והוכיחה לו פעם אחר פעם כמה חשוב לשמור על איזון בין הקריירה לחיים האישיים. תובנות לדרך עבור עופר, המסר המרכזי ליזמים אחרים הוא ההבנה שהדרך חשובה לא פחות מהיעד. "יזמות היא תהליך מתמשך של למידה והתפתחות," הוא אומר. "לא תמיד יש קו סיום ברור, אבל זה בדיוק מה שהופך את המסע למרתק." הוא ממליץ ליזמים צעירים להקיף את עצמם באנשים מצוינים, להישאר נאמנים לערכים שלהם ולזכור שגם כשיש אתגרים – ההשפעה שהם יכולים ליצור היא זו שנותנת משמעות אמיתית לדרך. עופר בן נון הוא יזם שמגלם את השילוב בין תשוקה לחדשנות לבין מחויבות ללקוחות ולצוותים שסביבו. בפרק זה, הוא חושף את המסע שעבר – מילדות בבית יזמי ועד לבניית חברות מצליחות שהובילו לשני אקזיטים משמעותיים. דרך סיפוריו האישיים והתובנות שצבר, הוא מעניק הצצה ייחודית לעולם היזמות – מסע שאין בו חוקים ברורים, אבל מלא בהזדמנויות לצמיחה, השפעה ולמידה מתמשכת.

We speak with Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at Aryaka Networks, where he leads the company's channel strategy worldwide, enabling alignment across partner sales and marketing teams and programs in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC). Patterson joined Aryaka Networks as Channel Chief and Vice President of Sales - Americas in September 2021 where he led go-to-market strategies within the agent, reseller and distribution channels in North America, including the launch of the Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program. Prior to Aryaka, Patterson was the West Division Vice President for Lumen's indirect channel. In this role, he led all sales and revenue strategy for a $1 billion organization within the Lumen Channel Partner Program and managed more than 100 sales professionals. Before joining Lumen, Patterson was a founding member of the Level 3 Channel Partner Program, where he grew revenue from $0 to $500 million over 15 yearsAryaka has an increasing focus on channels in the APAC region with a commitment and investment in the region in terms of expanding the Aryaka team and partner recruitment. Aryaka have recently hired two senior additions to the team in Hong Kong and Singapore, to gain increased traction in the regional with partners and customers. Aryaka as an organization are doubling down on the SASE market with their partners in APACRecorded by MySecurity Media as media partners to the Canalys APAC Forum, Bali, 2-4 December 2024. #pax8 #mysecuritytv #canalys

Enterprise Management Associates' VP of Research, Shamus McGillicuddy, explores the complexities of Zero Trust, providing expert insights on its framework, challenges, and integration with SASE, and how network teams drive cybersecurity success. What are the keys to realizing the full potential of Zero Trust and SASE? In this Executives at the Edge episode, host Pascal... Read More The post Unlocking Resilience: The Intersection of SASE and Zero Trust appeared first on MEF.

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Enjoy this encore episode. A security architecture that incorporates the cloud shared responsibility model, a vendor provided security stack, an SD-WAN abstraction layer, and network peering with one or more of the big content providers and their associated fiber networks.

Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we talk with Palo Alto Networks customer Autodesk about how it migrated from SD-WAN and traditional remote access VPNs to SASE, or Secure Access Service Edge. We'll talk about the trends that drove Autodesk's migration and the results of their SASE adoption. Our guests... Read more »

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Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new Juniper announcement and discuss how the company is bringing its security portfolio under its AI umbrella, Aryaka adding CASB to its SASE menu, and whether the FTC’s prescriptive security requirements for Marriott will actually lead to better security. Cisco invests in a GPU-as-a-Service startup, stealthy... Read more »

Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new Juniper announcement and discuss how the company is bringing its security portfolio under its AI umbrella, Aryaka adding CASB to its SASE menu, and whether the FTC’s prescriptive security requirements for Marriott will actually lead to better security. Cisco invests in a GPU-as-a-Service startup, stealthy... Read more »

Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new Juniper announcement and discuss how the company is bringing its security portfolio under its AI umbrella, Aryaka adding CASB to its SASE menu, and whether the FTC’s prescriptive security requirements for Marriott will actually lead to better security. Cisco invests in a GPU-as-a-Service startup, stealthy... Read more »

Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE, brings together networking and cloud-delivered security services. On today's Tech Bytes podcast we with talk with sponsor Fortinet about Unified SASE; that is, where a single provider offers both the networking and cloud elements of the service. We discuss essential elements of Unified SASE, Fortinet's notion of sovereign SASE,... Read more »