What SD-WAN and SASE requirements apply to retail organisations?

Retail SD-WAN deployments must address PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance, distributed store connectivity, peak trading resilience, and transaction continuity across high street and online operations. SASE adds consistent security policy enforcement across all store locations.

How do I choose an SD-WAN vendor for a retail network?

Retail SD-WAN procurement should prioritise PCI DSS compliance support, store connectivity uptime, multi-site management, and peak load resilience. Use the Netify Retail SD-WAN RFP Framework to evaluate 30+ vendors against retail-specific criteria.

What SD-WAN and SASE requirements apply to manufacturing organisations?

Manufacturing SD-WAN deployments must address OT/IT network convergence, IEC 62443 compliance, production floor segmentation, and multi-site connectivity across factories and distribution sites. SASE adds Zero Trust access controls for remote OT monitoring and third-party vendor access.

How do I choose an SD-WAN vendor for a manufacturing network?

Manufacturing SD-WAN procurement should prioritise OT protocol support, production network segmentation, IEC 62443 alignment, and resilient multi-site WAN. Use the Netify Manufacturing SD-WAN RFP Framework to evaluate 30+ vendors against these criteria.

How do I compare SD-WAN vendors in the UK?

The Netify UK SD-WAN Comparison tool scores 30+ SD-WAN and SASE vendors using an algorithmic methodology covering technical capability, UK market presence, deployment complexity, and support quality. Results are vendor-neutral and updated for 2026.

What is the best SD-WAN provider in the UK?

There is no single best SD-WAN provider for all UK organisations. The right choice depends on your site count, existing infrastructure, security requirements, and budget. The Netify SD-WAN Comparison scores vendors across these criteria to help you identify the best fit for your specific needs.

How much does SD-WAN cost in the UK?

SD-WAN pricing in the UK varies significantly by vendor, deployment model, site count, and bandwidth requirements. Use the Netify SD-WAN Comparison and RFP Builder to gather structured pricing from multiple vendors and compare on a like-for-like basis.

What is an SD-WAN RFP?

An SD-WAN RFP is a structured procurement document used by enterprise IT and network teams to evaluate SD-WAN vendors and managed service providers against standardised technical, commercial, and operational criteria. The Netify SD-WAN RFP Framework provides a vendor-neutral evaluation methodology.

What should an SD-WAN RFP include?

An SD-WAN RFP should cover WAN architecture and underlay requirements, application performance and QoS, Zero Trust and security integration, deployment model, multi-site management, SLA commitments, and commercial terms. The Netify framework standardises these criteria across 30+ vendors.

How many SD-WAN vendors should you include in an RFP?

The Netify SD-WAN RFP Framework recommends shortlisting 3-5 vendors for a structured RFP process. Netify's marketplace provides access to 30+ curated SD-WAN and SASE vendors with algorithmic matching to identify the best fit for your requirements.

A SASE RFP is a structured procurement document used by enterprise IT teams to evaluate Secure Access Service Edge vendors against standardised technical, security, and commercial criteria. The Netify SASE RFP Framework provides a comprehensive evaluation methodology.

How many vendors should you include in a SASE RFP?

The Netify SASE RFP Framework recommends inviting 3-5 vendors to respond to a structured RFP, allowing meaningful comparison without overwhelming evaluation teams.

What should a SASE RFP cover?

A comprehensive SASE RFP should evaluate vendors across architecture, security integration, deployment model, compliance alignment, commercial terms, and ongoing support using a standardised framework.

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Aryaka SD-WAN & SASE Review

Aryaka is a managed SD-WAN and Unified SASE provider that delivers secure connectivity through a private global backbone with 40+ points of presence (PoPs) worldwide. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Aryaka owns and operates its own Layer-2 network infrastructure, a meaningful differentiator from overlay-only SD-WAN vendors that route traffic across the public internet. The result is near-MPLS performance without carrier MPLS circuits, backed by end-to-end managed SLAs. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several Fortune 100 companies, use Aryaka for cloud-based SD-WAN and SASE security services across more than 100 countries.

40+ Global PoPs

Unified SASE

Enterprise Grade

Santa Clara, CA

Quick Facts — Aryaka

Category	Detail
Full company name	Aryaka Networks, Inc.
Headquarters	Santa Clara, California, USA
Founded	2009
Primary product	Unified SASE as a Service
Architecture	Cloud-native / Managed service (private Layer-2 backbone)
Global PoPs	40+ across six continents
UK PoPs	London (confirmed); additional UK/EMEA coverage via European PoP expansion
SASE capability	Full — includes NGFW, SWG, ZTNA, CASB, IPS, anti-malware
SD-WAN capability	Full — managed SD-WAN with WAN optimisation, QoS, and application acceleration
Target market	Mid-market and enterprise (global deployments); SME tier available from approx. £150/site/month
UK channel	Partners (Aryaka Accelerate Partner Programme; TD SYNNEX distribution partnership)
Gartner position	Not currently listed in Gartner MQ for SD-WAN (withdrew in 2020). Recognised as Challenger/Outperformer in 2025 SASE Radar report. Three-time Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice winner.

What Netify Thinks

Aryaka occupies a genuinely differentiated position in the SD-WAN and SASE market. Most vendors in this space build overlay networks on top of the public internet. Aryaka does not — it owns and operates a private Layer-2 backbone, which delivers measurably more predictable performance for latency-sensitive applications and cross-border traffic, particularly into regions like China where internet routing is unreliable.

Strengths

Private backbone performance: Aryaka's Layer-2 global core consistently outperforms public-internet SD-WAN for round-trip latency and jitter, making it a strong choice for organisations with performance-sensitive workloads across Asia-Pacific or China.
Fully managed end-to-end: Aryaka handles last-mile circuit sourcing, PoP connectivity, and ongoing management under a single SLA — removing the finger-pointing between vendor and ISP that plagues DIY SD-WAN deployments. Customer NPS of 65 (industry average: 12) reflects this.
Unified SASE without bolt-ons: The OnePASS architecture processes traffic once for all security and networking policies. This avoids the latency penalty of chaining multiple security inspection points — a practical advantage over vendors offering SASE through a stitched-together partner stack.

Weaknesses

Premium pricing: Aryaka is positioned at the higher end of the market. While SME pricing starts from approximately £150/site/month, mid-market and enterprise deployments carry significant cost premiums compared to overlay-only vendors.
No DIY or co-managed option: Aryaka is fully managed only. Organisations that want hands-on control of their SD-WAN or prefer a co-managed model will find the service constraining.
PoP coverage gaps in smaller markets: With 40+ PoPs concentrated in major metropolitan regions, organisations with sites in secondary cities or rural locations may experience higher last-mile latency to the nearest PoP.

Verdict: Aryaka is best suited to multinational enterprises that prioritise application performance and operational simplicity over cost, particularly those with significant traffic flows into Asia-Pacific or China, or those replacing legacy MPLS with a managed alternative that preserves SLA guarantees.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Simple configuration and fast deployment
Efficient QoS and application-aware routing
Private Layer-2 backbone for near-MPLS performance
Agile network — changes applied quickly via MyAryaka portal
End-to-end managed SLAs covering last-mile circuit

Cons

Premium pricing — higher TCO than overlay-only SD-WAN
No DIY or co-managed service option
Limited suitability for single-country or small-geography deployments far from a PoP
Fully managed model may not appeal to enterprises with strong internal networking teams

Aryaka Managed Cybersecurity (SASE) — Pros

Pros

Very strong customer service — NPS of 65 (industry average: 12)
Unified OnePASS architecture avoids multi-hop inspection latency
Full SASE stack: NGFW, SWG, ZTNA, CASB, IPS, anti-malware
Powerful MyAryaka Cloud Portal for visibility and management

Cons

Not ideal for smaller or single-country customers — designed for global deployments
No self-managed or co-managed security option
Premium cost relative to point-solution SASE alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aryaka?

Aryaka is a managed networking and security provider founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It delivers SD-WAN and Unified SASE as a Service over a private global backbone with 40+ PoPs, covering more than 100 countries. Unlike overlay-only SD-WAN vendors, Aryaka owns its own network infrastructure and provides end-to-end management from last-mile circuit to cloud connectivity.

How much does Aryaka cost in the UK?

Aryaka does not publish a standard price list. Indicative pricing for the SME tier starts from approximately £150 per site per month, which includes managed connectivity, WAN optimisation, and security services. Enterprise deployments — particularly those requiring high-bandwidth circuits, full SASE, or MPLS integration — will carry significantly higher costs. Pricing is quoted through Aryaka's partner channel and varies by site count, bandwidth, and service tier. Request a quote via Netify to compare against alternatives.

Is Aryaka good for UK deployments?

Aryaka has a confirmed PoP presence in London and is expanding its European PoP footprint as part of its hyperscale infrastructure investment. For UK-headquartered enterprises with international offices — particularly in Asia-Pacific, North America, or the Middle East — Aryaka's private backbone provides a tangible performance advantage over public-internet SD-WAN. For UK-only deployments, or organisations with sites predominantly in secondary UK cities, the benefit of Aryaka's global backbone is reduced. Last-mile circuit management is available in the UK through Aryaka's ISP sourcing model.

How does Aryaka compare to Cato Networks?

Both Aryaka and Cato Networks deliver Unified SASE over a private global network — but they differ in architecture, delivery model, and positioning.

Feature	Aryaka	Cato Networks
Network model	Private Layer-2 backbone, owned and operated by Aryaka	Private cloud-native SASE platform, built on cloud infrastructure
Service model	Fully managed only — no DIY or co-managed option	Self-service, co-managed, or fully managed
Target market	Mid-market to large enterprise; global deployments	Mid-market to enterprise; strong in EMEA and North America
SASE architecture	OnePASS single-pass processing; integrates Zscaler, Palo Alto, Check Point	Native single-vendor SASE; all capabilities built in-house
Pricing model	Per-site subscription; enterprise pricing via partner channel	Bandwidth-based pricing; Gartner notes higher complexity
Gartner recognition	Not in 2024 SD-WAN MQ; Challenger/Outperformer in 2025 SASE Radar	Leader in 2025 Gartner MQ for SASE Platforms

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