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Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for hospitality and leisure (2026)
Our ranked shortlist below covers SD-WAN and SASE providers with public evidence of hospitality and leisure sector capability, scored against the Netify 40 feature evaluation matrix (plus the likes of regional coverage, cloud support, AI and resilience capabilities). We typically see organisations in this sector needing capabilities such as guest and corporate network segmentation, PCI-DSS protection, application prioritisation for PMS and reservation platforms, as well as rapid onboarding of new properties and franchise acquisitions.
Netify's July 2026 evidence directory, by proven capability count, verification date and name: Cato Networks; Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE; Cisco; Netskope; HPE Aruba EdgeConnect; Versa Networks; Fortinet FortiSASE; Aryaka; NTT DATA; Zscaler; Check Point; BT; Colt Technology Services; Orange Business; Verizon Business; AT&T Business; Forcepoint; Comcast Business; VeloCloud; Vodafone Business; Cloudflare One; GTT; Juniper Networks; Lumen; Ericsson Cradlepoint; SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge; Barracuda SecureEdge; Expereo; Open Systems; Virgin Media O2 Business. Positions are evidence order, not recommendations. Describe your project at netify.co.uk. Review the anonymous notice before publication. Personalised matching requires authorised access after publication. Only selected eligible providers receive invitations. If no match is confirmed, no suppliers are invited. Review the reasons and evidence gaps before deciding whether to revise and republish. Supplier participation and response times are not guaranteed. A full RFP is optional.
Written by the Netify research team. Reviewed by Robert Sturt, Netify Group Limited. Updated 29 July 2026 (vendor records verified 29 July 2026). capability features; see the FAQ below.
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Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for hospitality and leisure: the evidence
Source evidence in published evidence order. Computed recommendations unlock after verified publication.
26vendors. Each value below is graded from the vendor's own published material or an independently accountable record, with a sentence quoted from that source and confirmed present on the page. 1365 sources behind this table. Verified 2026-07-29. Where evidence was not found a cell reads Not published rather than being inferred.
| Vendor | Type | Underlay | SSE layer | Backbone | PoPs | Fully managed | Compliance docs | Published SLA | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Networks | Both | Mixed | Native | Yes | 100 | Yes | Documented | 99.999 | 46 |
| Palo Alto Networks | Builds | Customer supplied | Native | Partner | 100+ | Via managed service | Documented | 99.999 | 58 |
| Cisco | Both | Customer supplied | Native | Partial | Not published | Not primary | Documented | 99.999 | 48 |
| Netskope | Builds | Mixed | Native | Not published | 120+ | Via managed service | Documented | 99.999 | 60 |
| HPE Aruba Networking | Both | Customer supplied | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Documented | Not published | 54 |
| Versa Networks | Both | Mixed | Native | Partial | 90 | Partial | Documented | 99.999 | 47 |
| Fortinet | Both | Not published | Native | Partial | 170+ | Yes | Documented | 99.999 | 42 |
| Aryaka | Both | Mixed | Native | Yes | 40+ | Yes | Documented | 99.999 | 66 |
| NTT DATA / NTT Ltd. | Both | Mixed | Partner | Yes | 75+ | Yes | Documented | 100 | 53 |
| Zscaler | Both | Customer supplied | Native | Not primary | 160 | Partial | Documented | 99.999 | 51 |
| Check Point | Both | Mixed | Native | Yes | 80+ | Partial | None found | Not published | 43 |
| BT Business / BT Global | Runs | Mixed | Partner | Partial | 140 | Yes | Assurance only | Not published | 58 |
| Colt Technology Services | Runs | Mixed | Partner | Not published | Not published | Yes | Documented | 99.90 | 46 |
| Orange Business | Runs | Owns | Partner | Yes | 400 | Yes | Documented | 100 | 62 |
| Verizon Business | Runs | Owns | Partner | Yes | Not published | Yes | None found | 100 | 58 |
| AT&T Business | Runs | Owns | Partner | Yes | 1600 | Yes | Assurance only | 100 | 46 |
| Forcepoint | Builds | Customer supplied | Native | Not published | Not published | Not primary | Documented | Not published | 51 |
| Comcast Business / Masergy | Runs | Mixed | Partner | Partial | Not published | Yes | None found | 100 | 39 |
| Arista / VeloCloud | Builds | Customer supplied | Partner | Not published | 150+ | Partner | Documented | Not published | 53 |
| Vodafone Business | Runs | Mixed | Partner | Yes | 212 | Yes | Documented | 99.99 | 60 |
| Cloudflare One | Builds | Mixed | Native | Yes | 300+ | Not primary | Documented | 100 | 45 |
| GTT | Runs | Mixed | Partner | Yes | 400 | Yes | Documented | 99.99 | 44 |
| Juniper Networks | Builds | Customer supplied | Native | Not published | Not published | Partial | None found | Not published | 42 |
| Lumen | Runs | Mixed | Partner | Yes | 50+ | Yes | Documented | 99.99 | 55 |
| Cradlepoint / Ericsson | Builds | Customer supplied | Native | Not published | Not published | Not primary | Assurance only | Not published | 60 |
| SonicWall | Both | Customer supplied | Native | Not published | Not published | Partial | Documented | Not published | 78 |
Full sources for each vendor, including the sources we found and rejected and any claims that disagree, are on its profile page.
Source evidence
1. Cato Networks
Cloud-native SASE / SD-WAN platform · Typical deployment: hours
Cato's platform is ideal for hospitality groups needing to protect Property Management Systems (PMS), reservation platforms and operational applications from guest streaming congestion, owing to their all-integrated architecture (ZTNA, application-aware routing and centralised traffic control) that enforces prioritisation and segmentation from a single policy engine - unlike multi-product approaches where guest traffic management and security policy are handled by separate systems that don't always agree with each other.
As part of this, Cato's Zero Trust capabilities mean that guest and corporate networks are isolated, with public Wi-Fi and smart-room IoT devices separated, meanwhile the likes of Cato's cloud-delivered firewalling simplifies PCI-DSS protection across a range of environments and Zero Touch Provisioning also allows for new sites to be brought online quickly, with the same setup as existing sites, all without requiring extensive on-site engineering resources.
Proven capability items: 32 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: We would recommend that organisations with more specialised security needs or complex existing network architectures assess whether Cato's all-in-one approach aligns with regulatory requirements and understand that Cato will conflict with already-invested security components (such as Zscaler or Netskope SSE), a significant overhaul in network and security operations. Franchise operators should also evaluate how licensing scales across seasonal properties and mixed-use estates, as costs may not always be immediately apparent at the initial proposal stage.
Contact Cato Networks via Netify ↗Source evidence
2. Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE
SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor · Typical deployment: weeks
Prisma SASE converges SD-WAN, cloud-delivered security, and digital experience management (ADEM) under a single platform identity.
Proven capability items: 29 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Premium pricing relative to firewall-led SD-WAN vendors; commercial model requires careful scoping by users, bandwidth, locations and term.
Contact Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE via Netify ↗Source evidence
3. Cisco
SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor · Typical deployment: weeks
Broadest platform portfolio in the category, covering Catalyst SD-WAN for enterprise WAN, Meraki MX for cloud-managed branch, and Cisco Secure Access for converged SASE delivery.
Proven capability items: 28 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Two distinct SD-WAN product lines (Catalyst and Meraki) means buyers should confirm which fits the target deployment profile and the longer-term roadmap.
Contact Cisco via Netify ↗Source evidence
4. Netskope
SSE / SASE platform · Typical deployment: days
Strong CASB heritage; widely recognised as a leading SSE vendor for SaaS-heavy environments.
Proven capability items: 27 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Native SD-WAN (Borderless WAN) is newer than dedicated SD-WAN platforms; validate path selection and QoS depth in RFP.
Contact Netskope via Netify ↗Source evidence
5. HPE Aruba EdgeConnect
SD-WAN / SSE / branch technology vendor · Typical deployment: days
EdgeConnect SD-WAN (acquired with Silver Peak) is positioned as the foundation for single-vendor SASE alongside Aruba SSE.
Proven capability items: 26 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Aruba SSE is newer than the SSE leaders (Zscaler, Netskope); buyers wanting best-of-breed SASE should evaluate the SSE capability set carefully.
Contact HPE Aruba EdgeConnect via Netify ↗Source evidence
6. Versa Networks
SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor · Typical deployment: weeks
Multi-tenancy from the ground up, making Versa a common choice for service providers and carriers building managed SD-WAN and SASE platforms.
Proven capability items: 25 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Less well-known to enterprise buyers as a direct purchase; most enterprise consumption is via service providers.
Contact Versa Networks via Netify ↗Source evidence
7. Fortinet FortiSASE
Secure SD-WAN / SASE technology vendor · Typical deployment: days
Native convergence of networking and security on a single operating system (FortiOS) across FortiGate edge, FortiManager and FortiSASE.
Proven capability items: 24 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Like Cisco, managed delivery is via partners rather than Fortinet directly; underlay and field operations are not owned by the vendor.
Contact Fortinet FortiSASE via Netify ↗Source evidence
8. Aryaka
Managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: days
Aryaka's private global core network and managed-first approach bring deployment timelines down to days, meaning newly opened properties, acquisitions and temporary hospitality venues can be connected and operational quickly - all without a lengthy on-site engineering programme at each location. WAN optimisation improves access to cloud-based PMS, booking engines and collaboration tools, and managed security services support guest network separation and distributed PCI-DSS protection.
Proven capability items: 20 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: We would recommend that hospitality operators assess PoP coverage carefully against their specific geographic footprint before committing, given that Aryaka's PoP footprint is smaller than the hyperscale SASE vendors and performance in remote resort destinations and international expansion markets may not always match what closer-coverage locations receive. Insufficient regional presence can affect guest experience and application responsiveness in ways that are difficult to remediate post-deployment.
Contact Aryaka via Netify ↗Source evidence
9. NTT DATA
Global managed network provider · Typical deployment: months
For complex hospitality environments spanning multiple regions, NTT's 24x7 global operations centres give IT teams centralised oversight of guest bandwidth consumption, application performance and security posture across hotels and resorts - unlike arrangements where regional teams manage visibility independently and assembling a consistent global picture requires effort from central IT.
Managed segmentation supports isolation of guest services, building management systems and payment environments, and security partnerships provide protection for distributed PCI-DSS workloads and sensitive guest information.
Proven capability items: 20 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: We would recommend evaluating the specific platform NTT is proposing independently of their managed service offering, given that security capabilities, DLP functionality and segmentation depth vary significantly between the technology stacks NTT supports (including the likes of Palo Alto and Zscaler). Hospitality organisations should ensure operational teams can manage policy complexity without impacting guest-facing services.
Contact NTT DATA via Netify ↗Source evidence
10. Zscaler
SSE / SASE platform · Typical deployment: days
Category leader in SSE with ZIA, ZPA and ZDX; widely adopted as the security layer in best-of-breed SASE architectures.
Proven capability items: 19 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Historically SSE-led; native SD-WAN capability is less mature than dedicated SD-WAN platforms (validate path selection, QoS and packet loss in RFP).
Contact Zscaler via Netify ↗Source evidence
11. Check Point
SASE / security vendor · Typical deployment: days
Harmony SASE combines Check Point security heritage with cloud-delivered SASE and optimised SD-WAN performance.
Proven capability items: 18 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Native SD-WAN capabilities (path selection, QoS, packet loss remediation) have limited public evidence relative to SD-WAN-led vendors.
Contact Check Point via Netify ↗Source evidence
12. BT
Global/UK managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: weeks
BT's combination of infrastructure ownership and field engineering capability keeps reservation systems, PMS platforms and payment traffic prioritised while maintaining guest connectivity - all managed as a single service rather than across separate underlay and overlay providers, which removes the coordination overhead that comes with split supplier arrangements.
As part of this, segmentation policies cover guest networks, smart-building systems and corporate environments, and BT's deployment capabilities support rapid onboarding of new properties and franchise locations.
Proven capability items: 17 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: platform choice affects guest Wi-Fi segmentation models, PCI-DSS controls and operational workflows in ways that aren't consistent across BT's portfolio - confirming which vendor platform is being proposed for your specific deployment is worth doing early. Multi-brand hospitality groups should ensure that consistency carries across the estate, otherwise fragmented support and policy management becomes the operational reality.
Contact BT via Netify ↗Source evidence
13. Colt Technology Services
Enterprise managed SD-WAN / connectivity provider · Typical deployment: months
Colt's data sovereignty positioning and network ownership model make it particularly relevant for hospitality operators managing sensitive guest data within European regulatory frameworks - the owned fibre network means data residency obligations are easier to evidence than where connectivity runs through third-party infrastructure, and PCI-DSS controls and consistent segmentation sit within that governance framework rather than alongside it.
Centralised policy enforcement isolates guest Wi-Fi, operational systems and payment environments, and the platform provides a solid foundation for integrating newly acquired properties into a standardised network architecture.
Proven capability items: 17 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: global delivery depth outside Europe is considerably less developed than the largest global carriers. International hospitality groups should assess support models, deployment resources and operational consistency for properties outside Colt's strongest European regions before committing - expansion into emerging hospitality markets may not always be served at the same standard as the core European estate.
Contact Colt Technology Services via Netify ↗Source evidence
14. Orange Business
Global managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
International hospitality brands needing consistent connectivity and security governance across geographically dispersed properties will find Orange Business relevant, owing to their NOC depth and field operations across Europe and Africa that keep reservation systems and operational platforms prioritised while maintaining guest internet quality - and doing so in markets where most other managed providers depend more heavily on local partnerships.
Network segmentation capabilities isolate guest devices, IoT amenities and financial systems, and Orange's operational reach supports large-scale hotel onboarding programmes across those regions.
Proven capability items: 17 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: PCI-DSS controls, segmentation granularity and guest Wi-Fi management capabilities depend on which vendor's platform underpins the deployment - those specifics need confirming against the actual platform being proposed rather than assumed from Orange's overall positioning. Regional differences in service delivery should also be assessed before standardising globally.
Contact Orange Business via Netify ↗Source evidence
15. Verizon Business
Global carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
Verizon's carrier-scale infrastructure and managed SASE services support application-aware routing for reservations, PMS and operational workloads alongside segmentation that protects PCI-DSS environments from guest and IoT traffic. The carrier's scale supports large hospitality expansion programmes and multi-site operational consistency for groups growing their property portfolio.
Proven capability items: 17 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: the underlying platform is largely Versa-based, and guest network management capabilities, policy flexibility and franchise deployment workflows need validating against your specific requirements before committing to long-term platform standardisation - those capabilities may not always align with highly customised hospitality network configurations.
Contact Verizon Business via Netify ↗Source evidence
16. AT&T Business
Global carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
AT&T's extensive network footprint and multi-vendor platform options (including Fortinet for AT&T SASE) suit large hospitality groups - particularly those in the US and operating geographically dispersed hotels and leisure facilities.
Security controls separate guest access, IoT devices and operational systems across the estate.
Proven capability items: 16 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: the platform varies by service tier, and security capabilities, segmentation models and operational tooling differ between variants in ways that can create management complexity across large property portfolios. Hospitality operators should examine long-term licensing and managed service costs against seasonal occupancy patterns before committing - the numbers can look different at scale than they do per property.
Contact AT&T Business via Netify ↗Source evidence
17. Forcepoint
Security / secure SD-WAN vendor · Typical deployment: days
FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN combines secure SD-WAN with strong DLP and data security heritage from the wider Forcepoint portfolio.
Proven capability items: 16 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Smaller SD-WAN market presence than the leading platforms.
Contact Forcepoint via Netify ↗Source evidence
18. Comcast Business
Managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: weeks
We'd argue that Masergy's AIOps-driven analytics are their key selling point for the hospitality sector - given the ability to identify and remediate performance issues before they affect guest experience, rather than surfacing them after a guest has already had a poor interaction. For hospitality operators managing large volumes of guest traffic (alongside PMS, POS and reservation systems), this provides organisations with proactive visibility (rather than reactive alerting).
Segmentation capabilities isolate guest Wi-Fi, smart-room technologies and operational networks, and managed security services extend PCI-DSS controls across distributed payment environments without requiring large internal IT teams.
Proven capability items: 15 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: global hotel brands should validate consistency of service delivery and security policy enforcement across all operating regions before standardising here - international delivery outside North America depends on partnerships rather than Comcast's own infrastructure, and reliance on regional partners may not always produce the same franchise-wide configuration consistency that a directly delivered service would.
Contact Comcast Business via Netify ↗Source evidence
19. VeloCloud
SD-WAN technology vendor · Typical deployment: days
VeloCloud was an early SD-WAN platform with strong cloud-delivered gateway architecture; now under Arista following the 2025 acquisition.
Proven capability items: 15 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Platform is mid-transition from VMware/Broadcom to Arista; product roadmap, naming and integration story will evolve.
Contact VeloCloud via Netify ↗Source evidence
20. Vodafone Business
Global managed SD-WAN provider · Typical deployment: months
Strong UK and European market presence with NaaS positioning and integrated mobile/fixed access.
Proven capability items: 15 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: Underlying platform varies by region (VeloCloud in UK, others elsewhere); ensure consistency for multinational deployment.
Contact Vodafone Business via Netify ↗Source evidence
21. Cloudflare One
SASE / Zero Trust / network services · Typical deployment: hours
Cloudflare global edge network provides one of the largest PoP footprints in the category for SASE traffic.
Proven capability items: 14 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: SD-WAN capabilities (path selection, QoS, packet loss remediation) have limited public evidence compared to SD-WAN-first vendors.
Contact Cloudflare One via Netify ↗Source evidence
22. GTT
Global managed SD-WAN provider · Typical deployment: months
Tier 1 global backbone provides strong international transit capability alongside managed SD-WAN.
Proven capability items: 14 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: SASE depth depends heavily on the chosen platform partner; native SSE capabilities are not primary positioning.
Contact GTT via Netify ↗Source evidence
23. Juniper Networks
AI-driven WAN / SD-branch technology vendor · Typical deployment: days
Mist AI delivers WAN Assurance, providing AI-driven monitoring and troubleshooting at the WAN edge that few competitors match.
Proven capability items: 14 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: SASE story is less mature than the SASE-led vendors; SSE capabilities have limited public evidence relative to category leaders.
Contact Juniper Networks via Netify ↗Source evidence
24. Lumen
Managed SD-WAN / NaaS provider · Typical deployment: months
Fully managed or co-managed SD-WAN with strong NaaS positioning and integrated network services.
Proven capability items: 14 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: SASE and security capabilities are largely partner-integrated rather than native; the SSE platform choice needs explicit evaluation.
Contact Lumen via Netify ↗Source evidence
25. Ericsson Cradlepoint
Wireless WAN / SD-WAN adjacent vendor · Typical deployment: days
Wireless-first branch architecture from Ericsson with deep 5G expertise; NetCloud provides cellular-centric SD-WAN management.
Proven capability items: 12 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: SASE story is partner-integrated rather than native; SSE capabilities require validation in RFP.
Contact Ericsson Cradlepoint via Netify ↗Source evidence
26. SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge
SMB / mid-market firewall-led SD-WAN vendor · Typical deployment: days
SD-WAN delivered via existing TZ, NSa and SM firewall appliances; familiar deployment for organisations standardised on SonicWall.
Proven capability items: 12 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out: SASE and SSE capabilities have partial public evidence; depth should be confirmed in RFP.
Contact SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge via Netify ↗Source evidence
27. Barracuda SecureEdge
technology vendor · Typical deployment: not_confirmed
SecureEdge combines SD-WAN and cloud security, with an MSP option for multi-tenant management.
Proven capability items: 2 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out:
Contact Barracuda SecureEdge via Netify ↗Source evidence
28. Expereo
managed service provider / carrier network provider · Typical deployment: not_confirmed
Managed SD-WAN and internet connectivity, with Cato Networks as a named partner for managed SASE.
Proven capability items: 1 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out:
Contact Expereo via Netify ↗Source evidence
29. Open Systems
technology vendor / managed service provider · Typical deployment: not_confirmed
Managed SD-WAN and SASE supported by Open Systems' Mission Control service team.
Proven capability items: 0 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out:
Contact Open Systems via Netify ↗Source evidence
30. Virgin Media O2 Business
managed service provider / carrier network provider · Typical deployment: not_confirmed
Managed connectivity and SD-WAN with Zscaler-based SASE; confirm the current contracting entity and scope.
Proven capability items: 0 · Verification: 2026-09-01
Watch out:
Contact Virgin Media O2 Business via Netify ↗
Evidence order: most proven capability items first, then most recent verification date, then provider name (slug breaks identical names). Only published capability grades of yes count; partial, partner-delivered and unconfirmed items do not. Missing dates come last. Positions are evidence order, not recommendations. Computed fit and scoring-model rankings require authorised access after verified project publication.
Cite this research
Netify, "Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for Hospitality and leisure (2026)", Netify SASE and SD-WAN comparison, updated 29 July 2026: https://netify.co.uk/sase/best/sd-wan-sase-providers-for-hospitality
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About this evidence
Which SD-WAN and SASE providers are strongest for hospitality and leisure?
The leading providers for hospitality and leisure are listed in the ranking above, each graded on public evidence of sector capability - the likes of case studies, dedicated offerings and certifications - alongside the same 40 technical and service features used across our wider comparison.
How is this hospitality and leisure ranking calculated?
To ensure the integrity of our rankings, providers without confirmed hospitality and leisure sector evidence are excluded from this list - with the remainder being scored on a weighted average across 40 capability features (with the same engine powering our interactive shortlist builder, MCP tool and this page to provide reproducible results).
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