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What is SASE?

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) brings secure access and SDWAN performance together in a single cloud‑delivered model. It helps UK organisations give people fast, reliable and secure connections to every application—whether they work on‑site, remotely or across hybrid environments—while simplifying operations and reducing cost.

Our services and solutions

SASE

SASE brings our secure access and intelligent networking services together under one cloud‑delivered model. These capabilities combine to reduce operational burden, remove complexity and deliver consistent, scalable outcomes.

Managed Cisco SSE

Unified secure access, threat protection, policy control and visibility.

Managed SDWAN

Cloud‑first WAN optimisation, intelligent path selection, real‑time monitoring, governed change and proactive patching.

SASE

SASE

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Why choose SASE?

Our SASE ecosystem is built on proven networking and security vendors, giving you access to enterprise‑grade architectures delivered with UK‑based expertise, assured governance and accountable operational support.

Unified secure access and seamless networking

One consistent experience for every user.
SASE combines secure access, threat protection, SDWAN optimisation and policy control into one service. It eliminates the complexity of multiple tools, providing unified security and networking that reduces risk and keeps experiences consistent across hybrid environments.

Optimised performance and resilient connectivity

Intelligent paths for better application experience.
By steering traffic across the best available routes—using SDWAN automation, Auto VPN and application‑aware policies—SASE improves performance and resilience. Cloud‑first delivery and direct‑to‑app paths reduce latency and support today’s modern, distributed workforce.

Real‑time visibility and actionable insight

Know what matters, fix what matters.
With dashboards, telemetry, reporting and SDM‑led reviews, SASE provides deep insight into traffic, user behaviour, threats and network health. Clear visibility of assets, licences, performance and lifecycle trends helps leaders make smarter capacity, security and budget decisions.

Governed change, proactive patching and 24/7 operations

Stronger control with less burden.
SASE removes operational friction by standardising moves, adds and changes, accelerating patching for critical vulnerabilities, and providing round‑the‑clock monitoring and event response. This reduces downtime, speeds recovery and protects against configuration drift.

Reduced cost, reduced risk, reduced complexity

Build resilience without inflating overheads.
Cloud‑delivered security, right‑sized circuits and optimised routing help reduce infrastructure and operational costs. Continuous monitoring, governed policies and integrated threat protection strengthen compliance and resilience.

Our SASE partner

A strong partnership that delivers real‑world outcomes.

Our SASE ecosystem is built on trusted partners with deep networking and security heritage. This gives you access to proven, enterprise‑grade platforms—delivered with the accountability, expertise and governance of our UK‑based teams.

FAQs

SASE spans networking and security, so it’s natural to have questions across cost, deployment, integration and operations. These FAQs provide clear, practical reassurance for decision‑makers.

SASE can be phased in gradually—starting with priority sites, user groups or applications. This reduces disruption, supports early value realisation and gives teams space to mature policies, visibility and operational workflows.

Yes. SASE models support direct‑to‑cloud connectivity, optimisation for modern applications, and consistent security policies for all users, wherever they work. Auto VPN and intelligent path selection ensure stable performance across cloud, branch and remote locations.

You receive 24/7/365 monitoring, event management, proactive patching, governed changes and SDM‑led reviews. Trend reporting and lifecycle insights help you plan ahead confidently and keep your environment compliant and resilient.

Costs are typically user‑ or site‑based, with cloud delivery removing the need for complex on‑premise infrastructure. SDWAN optimisation helps reduce overspending on bandwidth and under‑used circuits, while consistent policies and fewer outages reduce operational waste.

SASE consolidates multiple tools into one model and shifts core tasks—monitoring, change control, patching, updates, reporting and escalations—into a managed service. This frees internal teams to focus on strategic work instead of day‑to‑day maintenance.

Automated failover, performance‑aware routing, continuous monitoring and accelerated patching strengthen operational resilience. Unified visibility and governed policies also reduce the risk of misconfiguration and inconsistent security across sites.

Read what our customers have to say

"SaÏd Business School see boxxe as an extension to their own company. And one of the things we've tried to instill, is that as a managed service partner, we would like boxxe to look after our network, as if it were their own. We trust and empower boxxe to do that and the partnership works really well with that foundation in place."

Mark Bramwell
CIO
SaÏd Business School

"We didn't want to get into a firefighting situation; kick the windows in and fix the door later.

We knew we needed to collaborate with a partner who shared our values; a partner that our people could feel at home with, and a firm that we could trust to co-own and drive the future of our tech with us.

We found that with the boxxe Group."

Customer Representative
Global Investment Bank

“The education sector is under more pressure than ever before to become more sustainable, evidence sustainability outcomes, and cut costs.

Our trailblazing collaboration with Cisco and boxxe will make a radical difference to schools and academies across Cambridgeshire, setting the pace for educational institutions across the country.”

Barry Cauldwell
Head of Technical Operations
The ICT Service

Unlock secure, high‑performance connectivity with SASE

Strengthen security, simplify operations and improve user experience across every site and hybrid environment.

  • Better performance with intelligent SDWAN optimisation

  • Lower risk through unified policies and real‑time visibility

  • Faster recovery, governed change and proactive patching

  • Clear reporting and service reviews for continual improvement

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SASE resources

A Guide to Secure Access Service Edge for the distributed workforce

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Discover how SASE can unlock the full potential of your distributed workforce, while keeping the network robust and safe from advanced threats faced by remote and hybrid teams.

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SaÏd Business School

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From rats nest to a state of the art smart global leadership centre, SaÏd Business School have undergone a huge technology transformation in the last few years & we have been with them every step of the way.

Global Investment Bank

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Building enterprise architecture from the group up, the boxxe Group streamlined licence management and faster issue resolution times to transform their operational efficiency.

Secure Access and SDWAN improving employee experiences in UK Local Government

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This video describes how local governments are moving from traditional centralized networks to a modern SASE model that delivers secure, optimized, and cost‑effective internet and application access for staff across all locations.

SASE for Secure Patient Data and Compliance in the UK NHS

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This video explains how organisations replacing private networks with SASE gain secure connectivity, granular zero‑trust access, built‑in monitoring, and improved remote performance—especially for critical systems like EPR—across any device, location, or network quality.

SASE transforming security & productivity

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This video explains how modern SASE architecture combines SD‑WAN and Secure Service Edge to replace legacy network models, improve performance, strengthen security, and support seamless access for users working from any location.

SASE use case

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This video explains how legacy VPN architectures are evolving into modern SSE and Zero Trust (ZTNA) models, improving security, reducing bottlenecks, and simplifying global connectivity for users.