Unlocking SASE’s possibilities with a partner you can trust

Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific is poised as the fastest growing region, with an anticipated growth at the fastest CAGR of 31.82% during the same forecast period (until 2034). The same report quotes that APAC markets like India, Japan, and Australia are experiencing drivers of growth including the acceleration of digital transformation, expansion of regional cloud infrastructure, and the rising hybrid or remote work models, prompting for local organizations to increasingly implement SD-WAN solutions to increase connectivity with cloud, enhance network agility, enable data transmissions in secure ways across geographically-distributed locations, and ultimately reduce operational costs. 

It's also worth noting that there has been a shift from SD-WAN to a more comprehensive range of SASE framework-based solutions - primarily driven by the increasing demand from enterprises for flexible and reliable networking solutions combined with security capabilities (Source: IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed SD-WAN/SASE Services 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment).

A 2024 IDC SD-WAN Survey found that 45% of SD-WAN users reported that they had already deployed SASE in some way, with another 30% saying that they plan to do so in the next 2 years (Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Enterprise Connectivity 2026 Predictions). When it’s not deployed correctly, the mishmash combination creates a fragmented SASE deployment. IDC predicts that by 2027, 60% of enterprises will still have a fragmented approach to SASE, as they evolve their SD-WAN deployments toward zero trust networking.

A fragmented SASE deployment can bring about many issues such as multiple platforms and tools to manage, sub-optimal network routing, operational complexities, policy conflicts and troubleshooting, just to name a few, thereby negating the benefits. Therefore, it is critical to get alignment between security and networking teams at the start to define the requirements and work towards a smooth deployment. 

A key driver that is reshaping the deployment SASE is none other than AI (Artificial Intelligence). From reducing operational complexity and improving predictive maintenance, to expediting threat detection and optimizing application or user experience, AI is also triggering the need for new secured network requirements via SASE since AI workloads generate huge data transfers and consume massive computational power. This in turn fuels the demand for increased cloud connectivity and security framework that are driving the uptake for SASE solutions to cater to the rapid rise of AI-powered architectures. Also underscoring the accelerated adoption of SD-WAN is the rollout and deployment of 5G networks in the region. The combination of 5G and SD-WAN is pushing the case for ultra-low latency, increased bandwidth utilization, and higher use of cloud-connected applications – which are useful for industries like autonomous logistics, smart manufacturing, and digital retail.   In India for example, the rapid expansion of its SD-WAN market (thanks in part to the country’s robust digital ecosystem) is seen across large banks, IT service providers, and manufacturing enterprises, which are leveraging SD-WAN for seamless multi-cloud connectivity and data traffic optimization. 

As demand for next-gen connectivity and secure infrastructure is poised on an upward trend, backed by reports of forecasted growth in SD-WAN and SASE deployment, there is reason to believe that CIOs or CTOs will continuously invest in software-defined technologies, new hardware, and fully-managed or co-managed services that support both connectivity and security across diverse environments (cloud, hybrid, or on-premises) – as long as their budget permits and which critically addresses their most pressing priority. Now, what if organizations were told that they could engage a simplified management service that enables them to compose, adopt, and adjust their connectivity, cybersecurity and cloud services on demand, according to business needs?

Enter Evolution Platform, the scalable, responsive, and secure digital infrastructure that checks all the above and more - supporting scalability and security needs while empowering work from any location with optimal performance and reliable connectivity.  To break it down, organizations get to gain complete visibility of their IT networks to optimize the detection and resolution of potential issues and improve the performance of applications. 

Enterprises also get to protect their sensitive data with Evolution Platform's advanced native-security features, which guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and flow of data. In helping enterprises reimagine their network infrastructure consumption, Evolution Platform encourages enterprises to consume networking, connectivity, security, and cloud services in a modular, flexible, and carrier-grade design, whereby companies can choose how they consume and manage their SD-WAN and SASE whether as self-managed, co-managed, or fully managed services. 

This is why Evolution Platform is game-changing the way with how enterprises get to shape their own chain of IT and network components to suit their needs, by allowing for on-demand adjustments on a pay-as-you-use basis, while enabling an integrated approach that merges performance, security, and flexibility in transforming their digital experience – either opting for modules that can be put together individually, or predefined, standard service packages.

Partners are our force multiplier for strategic digital convergence, helping to expand our reach, enhance service offerings with more comprehensive solutions, access new grounds, and drive innovation and excellence across all fronts. By entering the market together leveraging our key strengths, we architect and create value for our customers, thereby improving customer satisfaction and competitiveness in today’s AI-powered and digital-driven landscape. In combining the expertise of our partners with the power of the Orange Business network, we offer customers a new-generation, high-performance and secure model, which you know now as Evolution Platform. 

Our approach to partnerships is premised on either a mono-vendor environment where customers buy the architecture and a service, or a multi-vendor model where we support several industry-leading SD-WAN vendors and integrate best-of-breed security – thanks to the native integration of solutions from market leaders in connectivity, cybersecurity, and cloud on the Orange Business network. In any case, regardless of the preferred partnership approach and choice of customers, Orange Business can suitably intervene on all deployed solutions and ensure end-to-end service-quality commitments to deliver a consistent experience. 

The value and role that partners bring to the table is undeniable, as their contributions help to amplify our visibility and shape our success. Underscoring this is the latest industry recognition by IDC, which ranked Orange Business as “Leader” in its 2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed SD-WAN Services and Worldwide Managed SASE Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. IDC highlighted our global network reach, robust partner ecosystem, advanced Evolution Platform, and strong integration of networking, security, and AI-driven operations in support of large-scale enterprise digital and security transformation. 

The saying that ‘it’s harder to stay at the top that it is to get there’ rings true, as staying at the peak is much harder than the race to the peak – but as challenging as it may be, Orange Business in APAC is committed to maintain our service of excellence, portfolio of capabilities and innovation, our strategic alliances, and customer-centric solutions to keep winning and solidifying our competitive edge. 

For the full IDC MarketScape reports of our leader positions in SD-WAN and SASE, click here: