Delivering Speed and Security at Scale: Aryaka’s Unified SASE Advantage
- Harry Thomas

- Jan 26
- 4 min read

Modern organisations find themselves tackling with the challenges of having applications which are dispersed across clouds, workforces which are more distributed than ever, and the need for secure, high‑performance connectivity continues to grow. Legacy networking models are struggling under this new pressure, and many businesses are now turning to Unified SASE as the framework that simplifies, secures and accelerates their digital operations
What is Unified SASE?
Unified SASE, which stands for Secure Access Service Edge, brings networking and security together into a single cloud‑delivered platform. Rather than relying on separate tools or fragmented architectures, Unified SASE creates a cohesive foundation that improves scalability, enhances application performance and ensures security is applied consistently no matter where users are located. Aryaka’s Unified SASE reduces security risks globally while delivering more reliable performance and a smoother user experience across all environments.
This convergence is becoming essential as organisations increasingly adopt hybrid and remote working models. In fact, industry data shows that more than ninety percent of IT leaders face challenges managing separate networking and security systems, and a majority are now actively planning or implementing SASE strategies to streamline operations and reduce risk. Unified SASE is no longer a future aspiration; it is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern secure connectivity.

Aryaka’s Zero Trust WAN Explained
Aryaka stands out in the SASE market by delivering the industry’s first fully unified SASE solution as a service. Its global private backbone underpins a Zero Trust WAN approach that helps organisations adopt the principle of “never trust, always verify” across their entire digital environment. Aryaka enables customers to achieve Zero Trust through a unified network and security platform that simplifies management while increasing protection on a global scale.
At the heart of Aryaka’s platform is its global network footprint, comprising service points of presence (PoPs), strategically placed so that more than ninety‑five percent of global knowledge workers are within thirty milliseconds of an Aryaka location. This ensures fast, consistent access to applications including IaaS, SaaS and UCaaS services, even across distributed regions. These performance benefits are particularly significant for businesses operating in challenging markets such as China, where public internet performance can be unpredictable. Aryaka’s presence in the region includes multiple in‑country PoPs and dedicated connectivity designed to overcome common issues such as latency, packet loss and strict regulatory requirements.
Another key element of Aryaka’s differentiation is its single‑pass architecture, known as OnePASS. This approach allows networking, optimisation and security processes to be applied within a unified flow rather than through multiple, disjointed systems. By consolidating SD‑WAN, firewalling, secure web gateway functions, ZTNA, DLP, CASB and anti‑malware capabilities into a single architecture, Aryaka improves performance and simplifies operations for IT teams.

The Benefits of Using Aryaka
Organisations that adopt Aryaka’s Unified SASE and Zero Trust WAN gain a wide range of advantages that directly support their digital transformation. One of the most impactful benefits is the significant improvement in application performance. Aryaka customers experience dramatically faster connectivity, with application speeds improving by up to thirty times thanks to Aryaka’s private global backbone. Users can connect to cloud services in thirty milliseconds or less from almost anywhere in the world, eliminating many of the weaknesses associated with traditional MPLS routes or inconsistent public internet paths.
Aryaka also provides a fully managed service model that removes much of the operational burden from internal IT resources. Organisations benefit from around‑the‑clock monitoring, expert‑level support, high uptime guarantees and the ability to adapt bandwidth or site capacity on demand. These capabilities allow businesses to move faster, simplify operations and maintain consistent performance across global locations.
A unified platform also translates into stronger and more predictable security. Every user and application is managed through a central policy engine. This unified control reduces complexity and ensures that security remains consistent across branches, remote workers, cloud environments and data centres. The result is fewer incidents, lower total cost of ownership and a streamlined network that is easier to operate and secure.
Simoda: Your Elite Aryaka Partner
We are proud to be recognised as an Elite Aryaka Partner. This partnership enables us to deliver a complete, end‑to‑end service that helps organisations modernise, optimise and transform their network and security infrastructure. The combination of Aryaka’s advanced global platform and our tailored consultancy ensures that each customer receives a solution designed around their specific operational and performance needs. Whether replacing MPLS, supporting a large remote workforce, accelerating cloud adoption or improving global connectivity, we provide guidance and delivery expertise at every step of the journey.
Our Head of Infrastructure, Laurentiu Bacalu, gave his thoughts on the partnership: 'For me, leading infrastructure at Simoda is all about helping people work smarter, feel supported, and achieve more. That’s why our partnership with Aryaka means so much. We’re bringing together two teams that genuinely care about delivering exceptional experiences. By combining Simoda’s commitment to customer success with Aryaka’s market‑leading network and security platform, we’re giving our clients the freedom to grow, adapt, and lead with confidence. At the end of the day, it’s not just about infrastructure, it’s about empowering every organisation we work with to move forward without hesitation'
The shift toward Unified SASE and Zero Trust networking is accelerating worldwide, and Aryaka remains at the forefront of this transformation. With Simoda as your Elite Partner, you gain a strategic advisor that helps you navigate this change with confidence and clarity.
Book a consultation with Simoda today and start your journey toward a faster, safer and more unified digital future.




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