"A branch environment is completely different from that of an organization's head office. Of course, employees want a fast and, above all, reliable Wi-Fi connection there too. The same applies to the internet connection. In addition, employees also see workloads disappearing to other locations. In addition to SaaS and public cloud, they are also moving to the company's central data center. New AI workloads at the branch, like more automated customer services at retail sites, certainly don't make the branch environment any easier to manage."
"Furthermore, there is often little to no support in branch environments. Finally, in terms of security, these environments deserve the same as the head office. This certainly applies in specific cases such as banks. Nowadays, it actually applies to all branch environments that security there should be no less than elsewhere. Ultimately, that is also an interesting place for attackers to enter."
Branch offices require reliable Wi-Fi, internet, and support for workloads that increasingly reside in SaaS, public cloud, or central data centers. Emerging AI workloads at branches add management complexity and increase attack surface. Many branches lack local IT support yet require security parity with head offices. Unified Branch is a full-service branch platform combining hardware and software into modular, pre-defined stacks that include access points, NGFW-capable routers, switches, and management software. The solution aims to simplify and accelerate secure branch connectivity, enabling faster deployments and consistent security controls across distributed locations.
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