Ranked shortlist · Updated June 2026
Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for remote and hybrid workforce (2026)
Ranked shortlist of SD-WAN and SASE providers for buyers prioritising remote and hybrid workforce. Typical needs include ZTNA for private apps, secure web access for any location and consistent policy off-network. Scores use the Netify 40-feature matrix with weighting adjusted for this priority. Grades are based on public evidence; confirm via RFP.
Netify's June 2026 evaluation ranks: 1. Cato Networks (98.3); 2. AT&T Business (94.8); 3. BT Business / BT Global (94.8); 4. Comcast Business / Masergy (94.8); 5. NTT DATA / NTT Ltd. (94.8); 6. Orange Business (94.8); 7. Telefónica Tech (94.8); 8. Verizon Business (94.8); 9. Colt Technology Services (93.7); 10. Aryaka (92.5). Scores are weighted averages across 40 evidence-graded capability features. Buyers can act on this ranking directly: publish a free RFP to these providers through the Netify RFP Builder at netify.co.uk/sase/rfp-builder/new/ and compare structured responses side by side, with pricing kept private to the buyer.
Written by the Netify research team. Reviewed by Robert Sturt, Netify Group Limited. Updated 10 June 2026 (vendor scores from the 10 June 2026 evaluation). Methodology: weighted scoring across 40 graded capability features; see the FAQ below.
Full buyer guide
This live ranking also powers the full buyer guide, which adds an interactive shortlist tool, procurement guidance and FAQs: netify.co.uk/sd-wan-sase-for-hybrid-remote-work
No. 1 · Score 98.3
Cato Networks
Cloud-native SASE / SD-WAN provider · Typical deployment: hours
Single converged platform with no policy or log fragmentation across SD-WAN and security functions.
Watch out: Less suited to best-of-breed buyers wanting Zscaler or Netskope as the SSE layer.
Contact Cato Networks via Netify ↗No. 2 · Score 94.8
AT&T Business
Global carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
Major US carrier-led managed SD-WAN portfolio with multi-vendor platform options (including Fortinet for AT&T SASE).
Watch out: Underlying platform varies by service tier; buyers should confirm which platform supports the proposed scope.
Contact AT&T Business via Netify ↗No. 3 · Score 94.8
BT Business / BT Global
Global/UK managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: weeks
UK market leader for managed SD-WAN with deep access circuit ownership and field engineering capability.
Watch out: Platform choice and packaging vary; buyers should confirm which vendor platform is being proposed and why.
Contact BT Business / BT Global via Netify ↗No. 4 · Score 94.8
Comcast Business / Masergy
Managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: weeks
SASE combining SD-WAN and security available fully managed or co-managed, drawing on Masergy AIOps heritage.
Watch out: International delivery depth depends on partnerships outside North America.
Contact Comcast Business / Masergy via Netify ↗No. 5 · Score 94.8
NTT DATA / NTT Ltd.
Global managed network provider · Typical deployment: months
24x7 managed SD-WAN delivery via global operations centres with strong portal visibility.
Watch out: Platform fit depends on which vendor is being proposed (Palo Alto, Zscaler, others); evaluate platform independently.
Contact NTT DATA / NTT Ltd. via Netify ↗No. 6 · Score 94.8
Orange Business
Global managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
Global managed network leadership with strong service assurance, NOC depth and field operations.
Watch out: Platform choice depends on which Orange-supported vendor is selected; underlying platform fit and roadmap should be evaluated independently.
Contact Orange Business via Netify ↗No. 7 · Score 94.8
Telefónica Tech
Global managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
flexWAN and managed SD-WAN delivery with Cisco-based converged SD-WAN, security and SASE service.
Watch out: Platform is largely Cisco-led; buyers wanting platform optionality should evaluate alternatives.
Contact Telefónica Tech via Netify ↗No. 8 · Score 94.8
Verizon Business
Global carrier managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: months
Global carrier-led managed SASE and SD-WAN with strong North American presence and international delivery.
Watch out: Platform is largely Versa-based; buyers wanting platform optionality should evaluate alternatives.
Contact Verizon Business via Netify ↗No. 9 · Score 93.7
Colt Technology Services
Enterprise managed SD-WAN / connectivity provider · Typical deployment: months
SD-WAN and SASE with strong European data sovereignty positioning.
Watch out: Global delivery depth outside Europe is less prominent than the largest global carriers.
Contact Colt Technology Services via Netify ↗No. 10 · Score 92.5
Aryaka
Managed SD-WAN / SASE provider · Typical deployment: days
Unified SASE delivered as a managed service from end to end, including the private global core network and WAN optimisation.
Watch out: Smaller PoP footprint and partner ecosystem than the hyperscale SASE vendors; coverage must match your geographic profile.
Contact Aryaka via Netify ↗
Scores are weighted across 40 capabilities with points accrued based on: yes 1.0, via partner 0.75, via managed service 0.65, partial 0.5, not confirmed 0.15, not primary 0. Extended dimensions are indicative desk research; confirm via RFP.
Cite this research
Netify, "Best SD-WAN and SASE providers for remote and hybrid workforce (2026)", Netify SASE and SD-WAN comparison, updated 10 June 2026: https://netify.co.uk/sase/best/sd-wan-sase-providers-for-remote-and-hybrid-work
Machine-readable version: https://netify.co.uk/sase/best/sd-wan-sase-providers-for-remote-and-hybrid-work/data.json · Programmatic access: POST https://netify.co.uk/sase/api/mcp/ (tool: build_sase_shortlist)
Questions
About this ranking
Which SD-WAN and SASE providers are best for remote and hybrid workforce?
The ranking above orders providers by weighted capability score with feature weighting tuned for remote and hybrid workforce: the features that matter most for this priority carry more than double weight.
How is this ranking calculated?
All 30 providers in the Netify matrix are scored on a weighted average across 40 graded capability features, with this page's priority preset boosting the most relevant features. The same engine powers the interactive shortlist builder and the MCP tool.
Can I refine this list?
Yes. Open the interactive shortlist builder to add your sector, regions, operating model and security requirements on top of this priority. Every configuration is a shareable URL.
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