Hewlett Packard Enterprise vs Versa Networks

About Versa Networks

Versa Networks sells Versa SASE, which integrates security, networking, SD-WAN, and analytics within a single software operating system. Versa SASE is delivered via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both. Versa SASE is offered to large enterprises, service providers, and organizations running with a Lean IT team. VersaONE is the Versa platform for unified networking and security. Universal SASE extends SASE beyond remote users to branches, campuses, data centers, clouds, and devices.^[9][14]

Versa Unified SASE converges networking and security into a platform built on a unified software stack. Versa Unified SASE combines SD-WAN, SSE, and analytics under one management console and data lake. Versa Unified SASE processes packets once through integrated networking and security functions. Versa SASE Fabric provides connectivity through a globally distributed network of Points of Presence. Versa Concerto is the orchestration platform that automates, updates, and upgrades VOS software and security packages system-wide to protect users, devices, and applications.^[9]

Versa Secure SD-WAN integrates software-defined networking and security services into one platform. Versa Secure SD-WAN includes sub-second packet steering across multiple WAN interfaces, packet loss reduction, packet replication, and poor-performing link avoidance. Versa Secure SD-WAN offers multi-tenancy, zero-touch provisioning, and consistent policies across thousands of sites.^[6][12]

Versa SSE secures access to the internet, SaaS, and private applications. Versa SSE includes firewall, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, and Zero Trust Network Access capabilities. Versa Secure Private Access (VSPA) is a component of Versa SSE that provides zero-trust network access connecting users to private applications regardless of location or hosting environment. Versa Secure Internet Access (VSIA) protects users when they access web applications and cloud services from anywhere, on any device.

Versa lets customers consolidate ZTNA, CASB, SWG, and DLP under a uniform deployment, configuration and reporting platform. Versa Next Generation Firewall as a Service delivers threat protection through secure virtual private networking, universal threat management, malware detection, and intrusion prevention. Versa embedded security is certified by NSS and ICSA Labs.^[9]

VersaAI is the AI layer inside the VersaONE Universal SASE platform. VersaAI embeds machine learning, prediction, natural language processing, and LLM-assisted workflows across security and networking. Versa GenAI Firewall limits shadow use cases of GenAI to reduce the GenAI attack surface and emerging risks. Versa GenAI prevents sensitive data from being uploaded into Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. Versa inspects prompts and responses inline to stop data leaks and injection attacks in GenAI apps. Versa discovers AI apps, models, agents, MCP servers, and tools, sanctioned or not, in every traffic direction.^[10][11]

Versa Secure SD-LAN enforces Zero Trust policies directly within the switching fabric, controlling access to the enterprise LAN for employees, guests, and IoT devices based on security posture and user or device privileges. Versa Titan is a cloud managed SASE solution for Lean IT and mid-market enterprises, powered by the Versa Operating System (VOS). Versa Titan is enabled onsite via Versa Networks CSG appliances or 3rd party devices. Versa CSG300 and CSG700 series appliances are designed for deployment in home offices to midlevel branches to deliver SASE for the enterprise WAN edge. Versa Networks does not sell Versa CSG appliances, and customers and partners purchase them through distribution. Customers can self-activate, self-deploy and self-manage branch sites or engage with a certified Versa Titan partner who offers managed Versa Titan services.^[12][13]

Versa Sovereign SASE can be deployed on the customer's own infrastructure. Versa Sovereign SASE can run the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform on premises, including for high-security air-gapped environments. Sovereign SASE as-a-Service delivers SASE through a cloud consumption model designed for sovereignty requirements. Versa Sovereign SASE helps organizations align operations with regulatory expectations such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA. Versa Sovereign SASE includes SD-WAN, Zero Trust access, firewall, secure web protection, advanced threat protection, and data protection. RCBC connected 469 branches and 1,468 ATMs with Versa.^{[1][9][12][14]}