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As we navigate the complexities of \u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Imagine a world where IT isn\u2019t a labyrinth of complexity but instead a streamlined highway to innovation. That world isn\u2019t a pipe dream\u2014it\u2019s a SASE-enabled reality.<\/p>\n As we navigate the complexities of a constantly evolving digital world, a telling remark from a customer onstage with me at Cisco Live in June lingers: \u201cWe don\u2019t have time to manage management tools.\u201d This sentiment is universal, cutting across sectors and organizations. An overwhelming 82% of U.S. businesses, according to a Deloitte survey, were prevented from pursuing digital transformation projects because of a lack of IT resources and skills.1<\/a>\u00a0Without the right experts to get the job done, teams are often entangled in complex, disparate systems and tools that require specific skills to operate.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s tech landscape presents a challenge that IT leaders can\u2019t ignore: complex IT needs combined with a fiercely competitive talent market. Internally, teams are overwhelmed, often struggling to keep up with ever-evolving technical demands. In fact, many teams are strapped and rely on early-in-career staff to fill wide gaps left behind by more experienced predecessors. And the problem is only going to get worse.<\/p>\n For experienced IT workers, it\u2019s an attractive time to entertain new opportunities. According to a global Deloitte study, 72% of U.S. tech employees are considering leaving their jobs for better roles.2<\/a> Interestingly, a mere 13% of employers said they were able to hire and retain the tech talent they most needed.2<\/a><\/p>\n Now more than ever, organizations must rethink their approach to talent management and technology adoption to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n In an era where time is a premium and complexity is the norm, the need for convergence has never been more apparent. Technical skills, while essential, are not enough. The real game-changers are adaptability, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic foresight. And yet, these \u201csoft skills\u201d can\u2019t be optimally used if teams are entangled in complex, disparate systems and tools that require specialized skills to manage and operate.<\/p>\n So how do organizations tackle this dilemma? How do they not just keep the lights on but also innovate, improve, and lead? In a word: convergence. Unifying siloed network and security teams as well as systems and tools with a simplified IT strategy is key to breaking through complexity.<\/p>\n Secure access service edge (SASE) is more than just an architecture; it\u2019s a vision for the future where the worlds of networking and security are not siloed and become one. Cisco takes a unified approach to SASE, where industry-leading SD-WAN meets industry-leading cloud security capabilities in one, robust platform to make managing networking and security easy.<\/p>\n <\/a>Figure 1. SASE architecture converging networking and security domains\u202f(click to enlarge)<\/p>\n Unified SASE converges the two domains into one, streamlining operations across premises and cloud. Admins from both domains gain end-to-end visibility into every connection, making it easier to optimize the application experience for users, providing seamless access to critical resources wherever work happens. This converged approach to secure connectivity through SASE delivers real outcomes that matter to resource-strapped organizations.<\/p>\n Simplify IT operations and increase productivity<\/strong><\/p>\n Administrators find it easier to manage networking and security when they are consolidated Do more with less<\/strong><\/p>\n 60% lower TCO for zero-trust security enables budget reallocation to strategic initiatives3<\/a> Enhance security without adding complexity<\/strong><\/p>\n Simplify day-2 operations with centralized policy management, which makes it easier for IT teams to execute Scale and adapt<\/strong><\/p>\n Cloud-native architecture supports scaling and addresses the challenges of rapidly evolving IT landscapes Organizations can use SASE architecture to advance their technological frameworks and strategically address the IT skills gap, leading to long-term business success.<\/p>\n SASE is not merely a technological evolution; it\u2019s a paradigm shift in how we approach IT management. This lets IT admins focus less on tool management and more on driving business innovation, enriching user experiences, and evolving in tune with market demands.<\/p>\nThe IT talent crunch<\/h2>\n
Convergence as a catalyst for transformation<\/h2>\n
A platform to radically simplify networking and security<\/h2>\n
\n73% reduction in application latency improves collaboration and enhances overall productivity3<\/a>
\n40% faster performance on Microsoft 365 improves employee experience<\/p>\n
\n65% reduction in connectivity costs helps ease the burden on IT budgets3<\/a><\/p>\n
\nImprove security posture through consistent enforcement\u2014from endpoints and on-premises infrastructure to cloud\u2014across your organization<\/p>\n
\nPrepares your organization for changes, reducing the need for constant upskilling or reskilling in IT teams<\/p>\nShifting gears: Unifying, simplifying, innovating<\/h2>\n
![<\/a>Figure 1. SASE architecture converging networking and security domains\u202f(click to enlarge)<\/p>\nUnified SASE converges the two domains into one, streamlining operations across premises and cloud. Admins from both domains gain end-to-end visibility into every connection, making it easier to optimize the application experience for users, providing seamless access to critical resources wherever work happens. This converged approach to secure connectivity through SASE delivers real outcomes that matter to resource-strapped organizations.<\/p>\nSimplify IT operations and increase productivity<\/strong><\/p>\nAdministrators find it easier to manage networking and security when they are consolidated\n73% reduction in application latency improves collaboration and enhances overall productivity3<\/a>\n40% faster performance on Microsoft 365 improves employee experience<\/p>\nDo more with less<\/strong><\/p>\n60% lower TCO for zero-trust security enables budget reallocation to strategic initiatives3<\/a>\n65% reduction in connectivity costs helps ease the burden on IT budgets3<\/a><\/p>\nEnhance security without adding complexity<\/strong><\/p>\nSimplify day-2 operations with centralized policy management, which makes it easier for IT teams to execute\nImprove security posture through consistent enforcement\u2014from endpoints and on-premises infrastructure to cloud\u2014across your organization<\/p>\nScale and adapt<\/strong><\/p>\nCloud-native architecture supports scaling and addresses the challenges of rapidly evolving IT landscapes\nPrepares your organization for changes, reducing the need for constant upskilling or reskilling in IT teams<\/p>\nOrganizations can use SASE architecture to advance their technological frameworks and strategically address the IT skills gap, leading to long-term business success.<\/p>\nShifting gears: Unifying, simplifying, innovating<\/h2>\nSASE is not merely a technological evolution; it\u2019s a paradigm shift in how we approach IT management. This lets IT admins focus less on tool management and more on driving business innovation, enriching user experiences, and evolving in tune with market demands.<\/p>\n](\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/blogs-images\/ciscoblogs\/1\/2023\/11\/SASE-architecture2.png\"){kind=link}