The Transformative Power of SASE/SSE in Enterprise Security for the AI Era
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital enterprise, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Security Service Edge (SSE) have emerged as pivotal frameworks for enhancing enterprise security. These technologies promise to revolutionize how organizations approach network security, offering integrated solutions that are both agile and scalable to meet the demands of AI-driven workloads. This panel brings together thought leaders from leading SASE/SSE suppliers to discuss the transformative potential of these technologies. Rather than focusing on supplier-specific features, the discussion will center on real-world use cases and the broader impact of SASE/SSE on enterprise security. Key topics will include the integration of AI with SASE/SSE, strategic deployment considerations, and the future trajectory of these technologies in supporting secure, AI-ready infrastructures.
Neil Anderson has over 30 years of experience in software development and IT solutions. At WWT Neil is an VP in our Global Solutions and Architecture team, with responsibility for over $15B in WWT’s solutions portfolio across AI, Cloud, Networking, Security, Data Center, and Automation. Neil advises many large organizations on their global architecture and IT strategy across Global Enterprise, Global Service Provider, and Public Sector.
Dhawal Sharma is SVP/GM- Product Strategy at Zscaler. He led all core product management from 2012 to 2018 and currently leads all emerging product and core platform responsibilities. His specialties are in cloud security, networking, data path, IoT, NFV, NPM, DLP, and compliance.
Accomplished technology innovation strategist with over 28 years of broad IT experience. Leveraging extensive background in technology solutions, to work with CIOs, CTOs, and other IT executives on enabling business outcomes through technology strategy. Exercises and promotes a big picture approach to explore and evaluate IT transformation initiatives to solve business outcomes that include agility, simplification, user experience, cost, and security.
Kelly Ahuja is President & CEO of Versa Networks. Kelly is a seasoned industry veteran with 25 years of experience in networking and telecommunications. He also advises several companies, entrepreneurs and serves on the board of directors for several startups. He spent 18 years at Cisco building and leading multiple businesses, most recently as SVP of Service Provider Business, Products & Solutions and several other roles leading large businesses prior to that.
In his career Kelly has partnered with Service Providers globally to design, deploy and operate large scale Frame Relay, ATM, IP, and Mobile (3G,4G, Wifi) networks. Earlier in his career, he worked for Service Providers designing, building and operating large scale networks.
Today, he is in the midst of the largest transformation in the industry with Software Defined Networking (SDN). He is leading Versa, a leader in software-defined networking and security, enabling digital transformation with a highly reliable, automated and cost-effective corporate network. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary
