Press Releases Archive - Aryaka https://www.aryaka.com/press/ The Cloud-First WAN. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:01:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 Aryaka Partners Drive Record Sales Growth in FY ’24 https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-partners-sales-growth-fy24/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=173138 Santa Clara, CA – August 22, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced significant growth in partner-led sales of its Unified SASE as a Service solution to businesses worldwide. Partners increased sales of Aryaka solutions by 26 percent fiscal year over year, accounting for two-thirds […]

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Santa Clara, CA – August 22, 2024 Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced significant growth in partner-led sales of its Unified SASE as a Service solution to businesses worldwide. Partners increased sales of Aryaka solutions by 26 percent fiscal year over year, accounting for two-thirds of new logo wins, including the largest new customer transaction in company history.

“Aryaka’s channel-first strategy is core to our success,” said Aryaka CEO Shailesh Shukla. “These results clearly showcase the exceptional value our partners deliver to Aryaka and our shared customers. Our partners will be key to driving our continued growth in fiscal ’25 and years to come.”

The Aryaka Channel overdelivered on its plan by nearly 20 percent, and channel pipeline creation at the end of FY ’24 was higher than ever in company history.

Aryaka Partners Embrace Unified SASE as a Service

The uptick is primarily due to the March 2024 release of Aryaka’s groundbreaking Unified SASE as a Service solution, the only secure networking solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs.

“Partners are embracing Unified SASE as a Service because it offers them a strategic yet practical approach to network security by meeting customers where they are in their network transformation journey,” said Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at Aryaka. “Our partners can help clients improve their networks incrementally by modernizing, optimizing or fully transforming them with Unified SASE as a Service.”

With the Unified SASE as a Service innovation, Aryaka and its partners are well-positioned to capture their share of the SASE market. Jefferies Investment Bank expects the SASE market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20 percent over the next 3 years, reaching more than $26 billion.

“Aryaka is just beginning to help companies transform their networks with Unified SASE as a Service,” said Patterson. “The momentum is strong, and FY ’25 is our time for amazing results.”

Aryaka Strengthens Partner Sales Support

Another key to success for the Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program is its integration with Aryaka field teams, which include dedicated channel sales directors, enterprise and commercial sellers, solutions engineers, business development reps and customer success managers working hand in hand with partners in each territory.

“We provide proactive engagement from the entire team to drive sales,” said Patterson. “We collaborate with partners to discuss networking and security needs with their customers, and we engage with Aryaka’s ecosystem experts to speed the design and deployment of solutions.”

Aryaka Praises Partner Performance

As a result of product and programmatic enhancements, the Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program has recorded significant gains year over year across its partner programs:

  • DRIVE strategic partner sales increased by 49 percent.
  • IGNYTE reseller partner sales increased 183 percent.

“We’re energized by the incredible sales momentum of our IGNYTE resale partners and are investing in the Aryaka team to focus on growing the reseller program in EMEA and APAC regions,” Patterson noted.

Among all Aryaka partners, top performers for FY ’24 included:

  • Intelisys, a ScanSource company — Top Technology Services Distributor (TSD) Partner
  • Forge Technology Advisors — Top Partner Seller

“Our longstanding partnership with Aryaka is based on trust in their technology, expertise and partner-led approach to serving businesses’ converged networking and security needs,” said JR Cook, Senior Vice President of Strategic Relations at Intelisys. “Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service approach is truly unique, as is their commitment to do what it takes to help our joint partners deliver the best solutions for their customers. We’re excited to be Aryaka’s top TSD for FY ’24 and look forward to even greater success in FY ’25.”

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique converged network security journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

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Channel Media/Analyst Contact

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Senior Partner
BuzzTheory (for Aryaka)
khenderson@buzztheory.com
480.848.6726

Technology Media/Analyst Contact

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Lumina Communications for Aryaka
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Aryaka Named to The Channel Company’s MES Midmarket 100 List https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-named-to-the-channel-companys-mes-midmarket-100-list/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:26:16 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=158353 SANTA CLARA, California – August 16, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced today that MES Computing®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Aryaka to its 2024 MES Midmarket 100 list. The MES Midmarket 100 list recognizes forward-thinking technology providers offering products and services that […]

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SANTA CLARA, California – August 16, 2024 Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced today that MES Computing®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Aryaka to its 2024 MES Midmarket 100 list.

Aryaka Named to The Channel Company's MES Midmarket 100 List The MES Midmarket 100 list recognizes forward-thinking technology providers offering products and services that drive growth and innovation for midmarket enterprises. MES Computing defines midmarket organizations as companies with annual revenue of $50 million to $2 billion and/or 100-2,500 total supported users/seats.

Winners were selected based on their go-to-market strategies, how they serve midmarket enterprises and the strength of their midmarket product portfolios.

“We’re honored to be named to The Channel Company’s prestigious MES Midmarket 100 list,” said Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels for Aryaka. “Our new Unified SASE as a Service solution, paired with our flexible pricing structure for midmarket companies, has been a game-changer for Aryaka’s agent and reseller partners in expanding their total addressable market and growing their revenue. ”

Aryaka offers enhanced SD-WAN and Unified SASE as a Service designed for small to midmarket enterprises (SMEs) with affordable and scalable entry-level pricing. Aryaka delivers comprehensive managed service capabilities, including application optimization, network security, multi-cloud connectivity, and cloud-based observability and control — all supported by lifecycle services management.

SMEs face networking and security challenges, including tight budgets, overburdened IT resources and operational complexity. To address these midmarket issues, Aryaka combines in-house technology, a global private network, and “as a service” delivery to offer cost-effective, managed secure networking. The holistic offer also eliminates vendor-provider finger-pointing that can negatively impact network performance and business operations.

“The MES Computing Midmarket 100 list recognizes the industry’s key vendors that are invested in meeting the technology needs of midmarket organizations. The products and services offered by these manufacturers are helping midmarket businesses innovate, grow and thrive,” said Samara Lynn, Senior Editor, MES Computing, The Channel Company. “Midmarket businesses are a critical driver of the U.S. economy, and we look forward to seeing how our Midmarket 100 honorees continue to serve this vital market segment.”

The MES Computing Midmarket 100 list is featured online at https://www.mescomputing.com/midmarket100.

To learn more about Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service solution, visit https://www.aryaka.com/platform/. For information about becoming an Aryaka Accelerate Partner, visit https://www.aryaka.com/partners/, contact Aryaka at channelpartners@aryaka.com, or call 1.877.727.9252.

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users. Backed by more than 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelcompany.com

Follow The Channel Company: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

© 2024 The Channel Company, Inc. The Channel Company logo is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Channel Media/Analyst Contact

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BuzzTheory (for Aryaka)
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480.848.6726

The Channel Company Contact:
Samara Lynn
The Channel Company
slynn@thechannelcompany.com

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Aryaka Expands Channel Sales Partnership with Sandler Partners https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-expands-partnership-sandler-partners/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:52:38 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=158206 Santa Clara, CA – August 13, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced that it has expanded its channel sales partnership with Sandler Partners, a leading independent Technology Services Distributor (TSD) serving a community of more than 9,000 technology sales advisory Partners. Under the expanded […]

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Santa Clara, CA – August 13, 2024 Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced that it has expanded its channel sales partnership with Sandler Partners, a leading independent Technology Services Distributor (TSD) serving a community of more than 9,000 technology sales advisory Partners. Under the expanded agreement, Sandler Partners is now part of Aryaka’s DRIVE program for select strategic partners.

“Aryaka is thrilled to welcome Sandler Partners to the Aryaka DRIVE partner program,” said Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at Aryaka. “Sandler Partners is a proven force in the technology distribution channel and has been consistently evangelizing Aryaka to its partner network with great success. We view this strategic partnership as a strong opportunity to grow sales in North America in fiscal year 2025.”

Aryaka DRIVE is an exclusive program within the Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program that includes strategic partners, such as TSDs and white-label reseller partners. The DRIVE program has driven record growth in partner-led sales of Aryaka’s unified SASE as a Service solution.

“After working closely with Aryaka for the past three years, Sandler Partners has experienced their strong commitment to Partners firsthand,” said Justin Marano, Chief Revenue Officer, Sandler Partners. “With the DRIVE program, Aryaka has increased their investment in Sandler Partners and our independent Partner community, including additional resources, strategic initiative planning and access to exclusive programs. This is why we’re doubling down on our partnership with Aryaka.”

As part of the DRIVE program, Sandler Partners can empower elite sellers to participate in Aryaka’s THROTTLE program, which offers unprecedented sales support, including:

  • Leads from account-based sales and marketing campaigns
  • Dedicated business development reps who follow up on leads
  • Dedicated channel success managers who help retain and grow Partner customer bases

Through the new partnership, the Sandler Partners technology sales Partner community can enable their business customers to transform network security with the all-new Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service. Launched in March 2024, Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service is the only secure networking solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs.

“Sandler Partners has a very loyal, high-energy Partner base with the technical aptitude and drive that Aryaka is looking for in next-generation Partners to sell our advanced secure networking solutions,” said Derek Wood, National Channel Director for Aryaka. “With our new partnership, Aryaka will offer its highest level of support to a new set of elite Partner sellers, many exclusive to Sandler Partners, driving greater success for all parties.”

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

About Sandler Partners and Their Community Approach

Sandler Partners helps empower their network of leading independent Sales Partners to bring organizations around the world a comprehensive range of technology solutions, including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connectivity, Cloud, Colocation, Mobility, Internet of Things, and Continuity. Their community focus helps support Partners to identify solutions swiftly and unbiasedly from a diverse Provider portfolio of 200+ suppliers. Partner sales agents, VARs, and MSPs gain access to a robust support network, Sales Engineering expertise, marketing resources, and powerful sales tools like SCOUTSolutions FinderScout for Solutions, and the Marketing Center within the Sandler Portal. This helps give their Partners what they need to do what they do best – deliver quality, value, performance, features, unparalleled expertise, and service to their clients. Members of the Sandler Partner community can rely on the industry’s strongest negotiated agreements and a team dedicated to ensuring all their commissions are found, tracked, and paid.

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Media Contacts:

Khali Henderson
Senior Partner
BuzzTheory (for Aryaka)
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480.848.6726

Tina Salimi Dyksterhouse
Vice President of Marketing
Sandler Partners
tina@sandlerpartners.com
310.861.2295

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Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service Wins CRN 2024 Tech Innovator Award https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-wins-2024-crn-tech-innovator-award/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:58:23 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=155859 SAN MATEO, California – August 7, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Aryaka as a winner of the 2024 CRN Tech Innovator Awards. Aryaka is recognized for its Unified SASE as a Service offering in […]

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SAN MATEO, California – August 7, 2024 Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Aryaka as a winner of the 2024 CRN Tech Innovator Awards. Aryaka is recognized for its Unified SASE as a Service offering in the SMB Networking category.

Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service Wins CRN 2024 Tech Innovator Award This annual award showcases innovative vendors in the IT channel across 37 distinct technology categories ranging from cloud to storage to networking to security. The 2024 winners were selected by a panel of CRN editors who reviewed hundreds of vendor entries and solution provider testimonials. Standout innovations were determined using multiple criteria, including key capabilities, uniqueness, technological ingenuity, and ability to address customer and partner needs.

“We’re excited that Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service solution was the 2024 CRN Tech Innovator Award for SMB Networking,” said Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels for Aryaka. “Aryaka’s Unified SASE solution is battle-tested in global enterprise deployments. However, it’s ideally suited to meet the cost and support requirements of our partners’ midmarket and SMB customers because it’s delivered ‘as a service’ and provides the flexibility to meet customers where they are in their secure networking journey.”

Aryaka was also a Finalist for the CRN Tech Innovator Award in the Enterprise Networking category for its Unified SASE as a Service offering.

Launched in March 2024, Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service solution combines a unified single-pass architecture, global private network backbone, security, observability and application performance capabilities into a single platform delivered as a service. The result is unprecedented security without complexity, negative performance impact, or compromised user experience.

Aryaka’s flexibility enables technology partners to help business customers improve their network security by meeting them where they are. Partners can help businesses improve their networks from their current states by:

  • Modernizing, such as moving from MPLS to SD-WAN, implementing secure remote access or adding managed firewall
  • Optimizing, such as adding multicloud, SaaS or Gen AI acceleration or integrating third-party security services
  • Transforming, by moving fully to Unified SASE as a Service

“We are inspired by the commitment to continuous innovation among this year’s CRN Tech Innovator Award winners and finalists. Each of these technology vendors delivers cutting-edge offerings that meet evolving customer needs and create new opportunities for solution providers,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel company. “We look forward to future innovations from the recipients and to seeing how they advance success across the channel.”

The Tech Innovator Awards will be featured in the August issue of CRN and can be viewed online at crn.com/techinnovators.

To learn more about Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service solution, visit https://www.aryaka.com/platform/. For information about becoming an Aryaka Accelerate Partner, visit https://www.aryaka.com/partners/, contact Aryaka at channelpartners@aryaka.com, or call 1.877.727.9252.

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users. Backed by more than 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace.
www.thechannelcompany.com.

Follow The Channel Company: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

© 2024 The Channel Company, Inc. The Channel Company logo is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Channel Media/Analyst Contact

Khali Henderson
Senior Partner
BuzzTheory (for Aryaka)
khenderson@buzztheory.com
480.848.6726

The Channel Company Contact:

Kristin DaSilva
The Channel Company
kdasilva@thechannelcompany.com

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Aryaka Prepares for Substantial Growth, Hires Top Industry Executives to Round Out Leadership Team Following Landmark Year https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-expands-leadership-team-2024/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:55:22 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=130429 Santa Clara, CA – July 16, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the strategic addition of four industry veterans to its leadership team. The executive appointments are Justin Lim as Vice President of Customer Success, Aditya Sood as Vice President of Security Engineering and […]

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Santa Clara, CA – July 16, 2024Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the strategic addition of four industry veterans to its leadership team. The executive appointments are Justin Lim as Vice President of Customer Success, Aditya Sood as Vice President of Security Engineering and AI Strategy, Louise Crawford as Senior Director of Growth Marketing and Naveen Maveli as Vice President of Engineering. These appointments position Aryaka to capitalize on the rapidly expanding Unified SASE as a Service market opportunity and fuel the company for its next stage of growth.

“The additions of Justin, Aditya, Louise and Naveen give Aryaka a tremendous boost following a year of incredible success, where we saw new bookings increase by 34% year-over-year and security product bookings increase by 80%,” said Shailesh Shukla, CEO at Aryaka. “These executives all have experience at leading technology companies and have proven they can excel consistently in high-growth environments. This will be instrumental in maximizing our capabilities and ultimately propelling Aryaka to the next level.”

New Leadership Appointments

Justin Lim, Vice President of Customer Success: Lim joins Aryaka from Wiz and Netskope, bringing several years of experience in building and scaling high-performing customer success teams. He has experience working both within early-stage start-ups and large public companies. At Aryaka, he will be responsible for ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving long-term customer value.

“I’m thrilled to join Aryaka, especially at this time when the team and business are growing rapidly and delivering a truly unique offering to customers,” said Lim. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s overall success and mission of providing industry-leading customer experiences.”

Aditya Sood, Vice President of Security Engineering and AI Strategy: Sood, a noted security practitioner, joins Aryaka from F5, Symantec, and Bluecoat. He will lead Aryaka’s security engineering efforts and play a key role in developing the company’s AI strategy.

“The security landscape is constantly evolving, and Aryaka is at the forefront of innovation in network security with its Unified SASE as a Service and Aryaka AI>Perform offerings,” said Sood. “I’m excited to leverage my expertise to further strengthen Aryaka’s security posture and drive the development of AI-powered security solutions.”

Louise Crawford, Senior Director of Growth Marketing: Crawford comes to Aryaka from Silver Peak and Tata Communications, where she spearheaded successful growth marketing initiatives. She will be responsible for developing and helping execute Aryaka’s global growth marketing strategy.

“With dedicated team and cutting-edge technology, Aryaka has a unique opportunity to further redefine the future of secure networking,” said Crawford. “I’m eager to develop and execute a growth marketing strategy that will catapult Aryaka to even greater heights.”

Naveen Maveli, Vice President of Engineering: Maveli rejoins Aryaka after a stint at Meta, bringing his leadership and technical expertise back to the company. He will oversee Aryaka’s engineering team, driving innovation and product development for the company’s Unified SASE as a Service platform.

“Aryaka is a company with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to excellence across the entire organization,” said Maveli. “I’m honored to return and lead this expanding engineering team as we continue to develop groundbreaking solutions that drive success for our customers.”

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit  www.aryaka.com.

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Technology Media/Analyst Contact

Lee Regal
Lumina Communications for Aryaka
aryaka@luminapr.com

Channel Media/Analyst Contact

Khali Henderson
Senior Partner
BuzzTheory (for Aryaka)
khenderson@buzztheory.com
480.848.6726

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Aryaka Closes Fiscal Year ’24 Strong – with New Bookings Up 34% YoY and Security Solution Sales up 80%+ https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-fy24-growth-unified-sase/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:53:40 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=130428 Santa Clara, CA – July 16, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced its fiscal year 2024 (July to June) results, a landmark year for the company, punctuated by a 34% increase in new bookings year-over-year and an 80%+ increase in security product bookings, as […]

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Santa Clara, CA – July 16, 2024Aryaka®, the leader in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced its fiscal year 2024 (July to June) results, a landmark year for the company, punctuated by a 34% increase in new bookings year-over-year and an 80%+ increase in security product bookings, as well as adding dozens of new enterprise customers. This strong performance reflects the industry’s growing need for secure and agile networking solutions, which Aryaka continues to address through its innovative offerings, such as its Unified SASE as a Service and Aryaka AI>Perform GenAI network acceleration solution. Building on this foundation, the addition of CEO Shailesh Shukla and other key executive appointments during the year were instrumental in driving Aryaka’s vision and its successful execution.

“Between new offerings, customer wins, and executive appointments with a proven track record of success, 2024 was a groundbreaking year for Aryaka. However, we’ve only scratched the surface of our capabilities,” said Shukla. “We’ve differentiated ourselves in the market with our Unified SASE as a Service offering, and we’re fully invested in continuing to deliver unmatched networking, security and observability services to our customers. The recent launch of Aryaka AI>Perform is an example of our leading innovation that will allow customers to maximize the benefits of AI as they begin to integrate AI and GenAI applications into their global businesses. With additional pillars of our AI>Initiative set to roll out later this year, as well as more improvements and functionality in our core service offerings, we’re well-positioned to maintain strong momentum as we kick off fiscal year 2025.”

Marquee Customer Wins and Growing Opportunity

As part of the company’s fiscal year ‘24, Aryaka secured marquee customer wins globally, including Cathay Pacific Airways, American Woodmark Corporation and SEG Automotive. New customer wins contributed over $30 million in contract value to Aryaka.

According to investment bank Jeffries, the broad market for SASE is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20% over the next 3 years and reach over $26 billion. With over 500 existing enterprise customers, more than $100 million in ARR and deployments in over 100 countries, Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service is well positioned for continued customer acquisition and revenue growth in its fiscal year ’25 and beyond.

Partner-led Growth

The Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program was once again critical to the company’s overall success. Partners increased sales of Aryaka solutions by 26% fiscal year over year, accounting for two-thirds of new logo wins, including the largest new customer transaction in company history.

“Aryaka is a channel-first company, and these results demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the channel and the tremendous value that our partners deliver to both Aryaka and our shared customers. The channel results also underscore the critical role partners will continue to play in our growth in fiscal ’25 and beyond,” Shukla said.

Investing in Innovation: Product, People and Go to Market

“It’s our time,” Shukla added, echoing the theme of the company’s Global Sales Kick-off in Jacksonville Florida. “To take advantage of this opportunity, we will be making significant additional investments in product, people, go-to-market programs, customer success and partnerships throughout our new fiscal year.”

Launched in March of this year, Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service became the first service of its kind, delivering performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Combining a unified single-pass architecture and global private network backbone, Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service offers a comprehensive network security solution, including security, observability, and application performance capabilities, all in a single platform delivered as a service. It’s the only solution that meets customers where they are, enabling them to modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments today and in the future.

Delivered natively on Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service, Aryaka introduced Aryaka AI>™Perform in June. Another first-in-market offering, Aryaka AI>Perform is a GenAI network acceleration capability that helps businesses ensure reliable, high-performance access to Gen AI applications across their global networks. This release is the first offering from the new Aryaka AI>Initiative, which is continuing development and expecting additional releases throughout the coming fiscal year.

To support the new offerings and in response to customer demand, Aryaka further invested in the company’s existing infrastructure to ensure secure network performance across an expanded global footprint and to better serve growing markets. This investment was highlighted by the launches of an Aryaka Point of Presence (PoP) in Stockholm, Sweden, in January and Madrid, Spain, in May. Additionally, Aryaka launched PoPs in Denver, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Shailesh Shukla, formerly of Google Cloud and Cisco, who was named CEO and Executive Chairman in February, oversaw the launches of Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service and Aryaka AI> Perform. Following his appointment, Aryaka bolstered its leadership team further with three additional executives in April: Pam Holmberg, Chief People Officer; Farzad Tari, Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development and Ken Rutsky, Chief Marketing Officer. Also today, Aryaka announced the additions of Justin Lim, previously from Wiz and Netskope, as Vice President of Customer Success; noted security practitioner Aditya Sood from F5, Symantec and Bluecoat as Vice President of Security Engineering and AI Strategy; Louise Crawford as Senior Director of Growth Marketing from Silver Peak and Tata Communications and welcomed back Naveen Maveli as Vice President of Engineering. Maveli returned to the team after a stint at Meta.

Shukla concluded, “In response to the market opportunity we see in front of us, we’re excited and optimistic about capturing a growing share of the exploding SASE market with our Unified SASE as a Service offering. We’ve got the product and the team both built for success.”

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit  www.aryaka.com.

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Aryaka Networks Wins Two 2024 Visionary Spotlight Awards https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-wins-two-2024-visionary-spotlight-awards/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:24:59 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=130401 Santa Clara, CA – July 15, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader in Unified SASE solutions, announced today that ChannelVision Magazine presented Aryaka with the 2024 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) for excellence in two categories: Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough of the Year and Channel Program of the Year. ChannelVision’s annual Visionary Spotlight Awards highlight channel and […]

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Santa Clara, CA – July 15, 2024Aryaka®, the leader in Unified SASE solutions, announced today that ChannelVision Magazine presented Aryaka with the 2024 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) for excellence in two categories: Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough of the Year and Channel Program of the Year.

ChannelVision’s annual Visionary Spotlight Awards highlight channel and service provider innovation in communications. Winners exemplify innovation, capacity for future-thinking execution, creativity and feature set differentiation, and offering channel partners opportunities to boost their roles as trusted providers.

Aryaka’s award-winning innovations include:

  • Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough of the Year for Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service. Launched in March 2024, Aryaka’s new offer is the only secure networking solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka is the first SASE vendor to combine a unified single-pass architecture, global private network backbone, security, observability, and application performance capabilities into a single platform delivered as a service. The result is unprecedented security without complexity, negative performance impact, or compromised user experience.
  • Channel Program of the Year for Aryaka DRIVE partner program for Aryaka’s strategic channel partnerships, including technology services distributors (TSDs) and white-label reseller partners. DRIVE invests in partners’ success by offering leads from Aryaka account-based sales and marketing campaigns; dedicated BDRs, who follow up on those leads; and dedicated CSMs, who retain and grow DRIVE partner customer bases. DRIVE partners represent 79 percent of Aryaka’s revenue.

“Enabling our strategic partners to deliver a world-class secure networking experience to their customers while simultaneously investing in our mutual growth has been a key differentiator for the Aryaka Accelerate Global Partner Program,” said Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels for Aryaka. “We’re thrilled that Aryaka was recognized by ChannelVision for innovation in our new Unified SASE as a Service offering and our Aryaka DRIVE Partner Program. Aryaka is well positioned to deliver a next-level partner and customer experience throughout 2024 and beyond.”

For information about becoming an Aryaka Accelerate Partner, visit https://www.aryaka.com/partners/, contact Aryaka at channelpartners@aryaka.com, or call 1.877.727.9252.

Additional Resources:

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About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit  www.aryaka.com.

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Aryaka Releases Aryaka AI>™ Perform, the First-in-Market GenAI Network Acceleration Solution https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-ai-perform-genai-network-acceleration-launch/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:52:38 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=121659 Santa Clara, CA – June 18, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of Aryaka AI>Perform, the first-in-market GenAI network acceleration solution. This groundbreaking offering, delivered natively on the Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service, ensures that customers have high-performance access to AI workloads, […]

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Santa Clara, CA – June 18, 2024Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of Aryaka AI>Perform, the first-in-market GenAI network acceleration solution. This groundbreaking offering, delivered natively on the Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service, ensures that customers have high-performance access to AI workloads, globally and at scale. Aryaka AI>Perform is available now for early access customers and will be generally available in Q3 2024.

Aryaka AI>Perform is the first offering from the new Aryaka AI> Initiative, designed to empower businesses to securely and efficiently leverage the transformative power of AI across their global networks by delivering powerful networking, security and observability services for these applications.

Traditional Networks Struggle to Support AI

In today’s digital environment, the rise of AI workloads is exploding. According to Nvidia’s Q1 2025 earnings report, their data center revenue, which is primarily driven by AI workloads, grew by 427% year-over-year. Enterprises leveraging AI for innovation face significant networking and security challenges in delivering these workloads efficiently and securely at scale. Large language models (LLMs), for example, require massive data transfers, potentially straining network capacity and hindering business delivery. Traditional networks are limited in handling this, leading to unreliable and risky data movement. Having a network that an organization can rely on and trust to process all the data is the first and most crucial step to unlocking the many benefits of AI.

“Organizations are rapidly moving to the next phase of Gen AI applications, often known as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), connecting LLMs to their legacy applications and data stored across their networks,” said Renuka Nadkarni, Chief Product Officer at Aryaka. “RAG will absolutely raise the bar on the converged networking and security requirements needed for these applications to deliver value to organizations. Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service is ideal for enterprises looking to accelerate their AI initiatives while ensuring performance, agility, simplicity, and security. By leveraging Aryaka’s single platform with Aryaka AI>Perform, organizations can unlock the full potential of AI workloads and applications without compromising on performance and reliability. And, over the course of the next year, Aryaka will be adding more capabilities in AI Security and Observability across its Unified SASE as a Service offerings.”

“AI will drive the next generation of network infrastructure and security requirements for organizations,” said Scott Raynovich, Founder and Chief Technology Analyst at Futuriom. “This will increase the requirements for enterprise networks, and capabilities such as those provided by Aryaka AI>Perform as part of their Unified SASE solution are needed to ensure successful value realization of enterprise AI applications.”

Aryaka AI>Perform Ensures High-Performant AI Workloads Globally

  • Optimized Performance: Aryaka’s global core network, the Aryaka Zero Trust WAN, ensures optimal network performance by leveraging a private, low-latency backbone. This backbone provides predictable performance for AI workloads, regardless of the user’s location, ensuring that AI algorithms can process data rapidly and deliver real-time insights and deliverables.
  • Global Reach: Enterprises often operate across multiple regions, making it essential to have a solution that can deliver AI workloads efficiently worldwide. Aryaka’s global Points of Presence (PoPs) and optimized network routes ensure that AI workloads can be accessed from anywhere with consistent performance and reliability.
  • Scalability and Flexibility: As AI workloads grow in complexity and scale, enterprises need a solution that can adapt to their evolving needs. Aryaka’s cloud-based single-pass architecture, Aryaka OnePASSTM, enables seamless scalability, allowing organizations to expand their AI initiatives without worrying about infrastructure constraints.
  • Simplified Management: Managing the global delivery of AI applications can be complex, requiring extensive expertise and resources. Aryaka simplifies this process with a centralized management portal (MyAryaka) that provides visibility and control over the entire network and security infrastructure. Enterprises can monitor performance and troubleshoot issues in real-time through intuitive dashboards and analytics, ensuring optimal and high-performing AI workload delivery.

“As business leaders rapidly embrace AI to boost productivity and drive innovation, their IT leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential impact of AI on network performance and security,” said Drew Lydecker, President of AVANT, a leading technology services distributor. “Our Trusted Advisors have decades of expertise, making them well-positioned to tackle the emerging AI challenges their customers face. As part of the Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service offering, Aryaka AI>Perform will play a critical role in helping our Trusted Advisors enable businesses to deploy AI initiatives successfully at scale.”

Aryaka remains committed to ongoing innovation within its Aryaka AI> Initiative. In the coming months, the company will unveil additional solutions and share valuable customer insights to further empower businesses on their AI journeys. To learn more about Aryaka AI>Perform and how it can accelerate your AI efforts, visit https://www.aryaka.com/ or contact Aryaka today.

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

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Aryaka Strengthens European Presence with New PoP in Madrid https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-new-pop-in-madrid/ Wed, 22 May 2024 07:48:44 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=50483 Santa Clara, Calif. – May 22, 2024 — Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of its latest Point of Presence (PoP) in Madrid. Driven by strong economic growth, EU membership and business-friendly policies, global businesses have been increasingly expanding their operations in Spain and Portugal, with […]

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Santa Clara, Calif. – May 22, 2024 — Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of its latest Point of Presence (PoP) in Madrid. Driven by strong economic growth, EU membership and business-friendly policies, global businesses have been increasingly expanding their operations in Spain and Portugal, with this trend expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Aryaka’s PoP launch in Madrid supports customers by enhancing global network reach, reducing latency, increasing security and ensuring optimal application performance.

To coincide with the launch of its Madrid PoP, Aryaka, in partnership with Cloud 365, Deutsche Telekom and the U.S. Embassy, will be hosting an event at Tragabuches Madrid on Wednesday, May 22nd commencing at 11:30. This is part of a series of events that Aryaka is hosting around PoP launches, which are designed to educate CIOs, CISOs, IT professionals, and others who can benefit from Aryaka’s services, including its recently announced Unified SASE as a Service. The Madrid event will feature interactive sessions led by Aryaka, Cloud 365 & Deutsche Telekom experts, exclusive insight from the U.S. Embassy’s Commercial Officer and a chance to network with industry leaders. It is also an opportunity for Aryaka to connect with industry professionals to get a clearer picture of the pain points they are facing and ways Aryaka can continue supporting them as their needs change.

“Extending our global PoP footprint to critical locations like Madrid reinforces Aryaka’s commitment to equipping businesses, especially those with a growth mindset, to thrive in the digital age,” said Renuka Nadkarni, Chief Product Officer at Aryaka. “As more businesses look to expand into Spain and Portugal, this PoP provides them with the low-latency, high-performance network and security foundation they need to keep pace with the demands of a globalized and cloud-centric workforce. We’re excited to showcase how Aryaka’s Unified SASE solutions can help businesses around the globe unlock their full potential.”

„Deutsche Telekom is thrilled to collaborate with Aryaka to bring Unified SASE solutions to businesses in Spain. By offering Aryaka’s innovative solutions, we empower companies to optimize their cloud connection, enhance application performance and security, and ultimately drive business growth. This PoP launch in Madrid marks a significant step forward in delivering the future of networking and security to our customers across the region.” – Miguel Angel Sanchez, Managing Director at Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Iberia

Aryaka’s PoPs are strategically located to provide customers with fast, reliable connections, and deliver cloud-based network, security, and observability services. To learn more about Aryaka’s Madrid PoP and to register for Aryaka’s event with Cloud 365, Deutsche Telekom and the U.S. Embassy, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/events-webinars/aryaka-pop-expansion-event-madrid/#register-now.

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
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About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

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2 Aryaka Networks Executives Recognized as CRN’s 2024 Women of the Channel https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-networks-women-of-channel-2024/ Mon, 13 May 2024 13:45:54 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=50404 SANTA CLARA, California – May 13, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named two Aryaka Networks executives – Sarah Linford Cothran, Global Director of Channel Programs and Operations, and Nicole Steele, Global Director of Channel Marketing […]

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SANTA CLARA, California – May 13, 2024 Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named two Aryaka Networks executives – Sarah Linford Cothran, Global Director of Channel Programs and Operations, and Nicole Steele, Global Director of Channel Marketing and Enablement – to its esteemed 2024 Women of the Channel list.

Every year, CRN highlights women from vendor, distributor and solution provider organizations whose vision and leadership have a beneficial influence on the technology industry. The CRN 2024 Women of the Channel honorees are creative, strategic leaders who show an ongoing commitment to using their skills to innovate and drive success for their partners and customers.

“Aryaka is thrilled to have our channel team recognized on CRN’s 2024 Women of the Channel List,” said Craig Patterson, Senior Vice President of Global Channels. “Sarah and Nicole are high-performing members of the Aryaka Channel Team and have been integral to driving Aryaka’s channel-led growth. We’re looking forward to continued adoption in the market of our Unified SASE as a Service solutions through our channel partners.”

Nicole Steele, a partner marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience building strong partner relationships, is making her third appearance on the CRN Women of the Channel List. As Global Director of Channel Marketing and Enablement, Steele oversees designing, building and managing partner programs in collaboration with the Aryaka Channel Sales Team. Steele has extensive expertise in delivering programs that drive revenue for partners while allowing vendors to achieve performance goals, all while delivering an exceptional partner experience. Steele has been the guest speaker for various organizations to educate employees and their partners about the challenges for the underrepresented communities in technology.

Sarah Linford Cothran, a channel operations expert with more than 20 years of experience, is making her second appearance on the CRN Women of the Channel List. As Global Director of Channel Programs & Operations at Aryaka, Cothran oversees the channel development team, channel programs, partner commissions, operations and support. Cothran has established solid relationships with hundreds of partners and colleagues by providing industry-leading support, building trust and delivering on vendor commitments.

“We are incredibly proud of Nicole’s and Sarah’s contribution to not just Aryaka and the channel, but to the industry as a whole,” said Pam Holmberg, Chief People Officer of Aryaka. “They are representative of our commitment to opportunity and leadership for women,” she said.

With this recognition, CRN honors these women leaders for their unwavering dedication and commitment to furthering channel excellence.

“It is a great privilege to honor the remarkable achievements of these women leaders in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each woman on the list has demonstrated a deep commitment to innovation and leadership that advances their organizations and drives transformation and success across the IT channel.”

The 2024 Women of the Channel list will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage starting May 13 at www.CRN.com/WOTC.

For information about becoming an Aryaka Accelerate Partner, visit www.aryaka.com/partners/, or contact Aryaka at channelpartners@aryaka.com.

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About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only secure network access solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity, and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by nearly 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. www.thechannelcompany.com

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Aryaka Adds to Executive Team with Industry Leaders in People, Partnerships and Marketing https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-adds-executive-leadership-unified-sase-market/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:50:42 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=50304 Santa Clara, Calif. – April 30, 2024 – Aryaka® today announced the appointment of three new executives to its leadership team, further solidifying its position as the leader in the rapidly expanding Unified SASE as a Service market. The executive appointments include Pam Holmberg as Chief People Officer, Farzad Tari as SVP of Corporate and […]

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Santa Clara, Calif. – April 30, 2024Aryaka® today announced the appointment of three new executives to its leadership team, further solidifying its position as the leader in the rapidly expanding Unified SASE as a Service market. The executive appointments include Pam Holmberg as Chief People Officer, Farzad Tari as SVP of Corporate and Business Development, and Ken Rutsky as Chief Marketing Officer.

“We are thrilled to welcome Pam, Farzad and Ken to our growing Aryaka team,” said Shailesh Shukla, CEO at Aryaka. “Their extensive experience and proven track records in scaling high-growth technology companies will be instrumental in building the team and programs to drive continued growth, ecosystem expansion and leadership in the Unified SASE as a Service market. Adding Pam, Farzad and Ken to our outstanding product, sales and operational leadership team is a critical next step in our overall growth.”

New Leadership Appointments

Pam Holmberg, Chief People Officer: Pam brings over 20 years of experience building and leading high-performing HR teams at industry leaders like Realtor.com, Veritas Technologies, Pivotal, and NetApp. Before Aryaka, Pam was Head of People at ThoughtSpot, an AI-powered analytics company, where she was responsible for recruiting, HR operations, business partnering and employee engagement. With Aryaka, she is responsible for developing and implementing Aryaka’s global talent strategy to attract, retain, and develop top talent to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.

“I’m excited to join Aryaka’s talented team and build upon the company’s strong culture of innovation,” said Holmberg. “Aryaka’s commitment to its employees is evident, and I look forward to developing and implementing a global talent strategy that fosters continued growth and success.”

Farzad Tari, SVP of Corporate and Business Development: Farzad is a seasoned Business and Corporate Development executive with a 30-year track record of success in building strategic partnerships, driving channel programs, executing M&A transactions and unlocking shareholder value through successful exits. In his career Farzad has spearheaded billions of dollars of transactions including two IPOs, six strategic exits, and over 300 strategic partnerships, on behalf of industry leaders like Check Point, Imperva, F5 and Cisco. His deep expertise in cybersecurity and proven ability to forge strong relationships is critical in expanding Aryaka’s ecosystem and accelerating its go-to-market strategy.

“The Secure Network Access market is undergoing tremendous growth, and Aryaka is playing a pivotal role in this transformation with Unified SASE as a Service,” said Tari. “I’m eager to leverage my experience to expand Aryaka’s market presence, ecosystem and partnerships, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our customers, partners and investors.”

Ken Rutsky, Chief Marketing Officer: Ken is a Silicon Valley marketing leader with a proven ability to build categories and brands and drive business growth. His experience spans industry giants like Intel, Netscape and McAfee, where he drove the marketing that put the Secure Web Gateway business on a trajectory to grow from $50 million to over $300 million in just three years. Prior to joining Aryaka, Ken ran a successful go to market consulting practice where he helped create over $15 billion in market valuation including IPOs and successful exits for over a dozen clients.

“Aryaka is a leader and disruptor in Unified SASE, and I am excited to join this team,” said Rutsky. “The people, the product and the market present a unique opportunity to leverage my experience in building market disrupting categories and high velocity go to market programs that accelerate success.”

Additional Resources:

For more on Aryaka, please visit: https://www.aryaka.com/
Visit the Aryaka blog: https://www.aryaka.com/blog/
Follow Aryaka on X: @AryakaNetworks
Visit Aryaka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aryaka-networks/

About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only secure network access solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity, and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

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Aryaka Launches Migration Acceleration Program to Help Organizations Replace Legacy Network Security Products https://www.aryaka.com/press/aryaka-unified-sase-migration-acceleration-program/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:45:26 +0000 https://www.aryaka.com/?post_type=press_release&p=50067 Santa Clara, Calif. – April 23, 2024 – Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of its Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) – a program strategically designed to remove barriers and help IT leaders transition from legacy network security solutions to Unified SASE as a Service. Following […]

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Santa Clara, Calif. – April 23, 2024Aryaka®, the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, today announced the launch of its Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) – a program strategically designed to remove barriers and help IT leaders transition from legacy network security solutions to Unified SASE as a Service. Following its Unified SASE as a Service launch on March 11th, Aryaka is experiencing increasing demand as IT leaders grapple with securing networks in a landscape dominated by hybrid work models, AI and cloud applications, and ever-evolving security threats.

“Unified SASE, merging network connectivity and security into a single, cloud-driven framework, is essential for modern digital enterprises,” said Mauricio Sanchez, Senior Research Director of Enterprise Security and Networking at Dell’Oro Group. “Leveraging this unified approach, Aryaka has captured the spotlight, concluding 2023 with a year-on-year growth rate of over 70 percent, the highest among Unified SASE providers.”

To meet the influx of demand and create a frictionless experience for network security professionals looking to upgrade to Unified SASE as a Service, Aryaka is offering no fee implementation services and Aryaka security services to organizations replacing competitive solutions.

“We listen closely to customers, and they’ve told us that they want to extend and migrate from their legacy network security solutions to our Unified SASE as a Service,” said Pete Harteveld, Chief Revenue Officer at Aryaka. “In response, we’ve launched the Aryaka Unified SASE MAP, which provides complimentary design, management and Aryaka security services to ease the financial and implementation challenges of migrating from legacy solutions, while extending protection across the entire network.”

Customers Embrace Unified SASE as a Service

Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service has received positive feedback from early adopters who appreciate its unique approach to addressing the challenges of the evolving industry landscape. Several existing customers and prospects have expressed interest in leveraging the offering to streamline their secure network transformation journey.

“Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service offering and managed services empower our lean IT team to ensure reliable network and application performance while seamlessly integrating network security for the future,” said Reid Kreimeyer, Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure & Operations at The Lauridsen Group.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Aryaka as we continue our journey of modernizing and transforming our network and security setup to enhance our team members’ experience,” added Hari Mosali, Vice President of IT at The Lauridsen Group.

Partners Laud Future-Forward Flexibility of Unified SASE as a Service

Aryaka’s sales partners have also praised Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service for its unmatched flexibility to meet customers where they are on their secure network transformation journey without having to rip and replace installed security solutions.

“We have been partnering with Aryaka for a long time, and our customers have always trusted them for high-performance and reliable network access,” said Shmulik Haber, CEO, Internet-Binat. “With Aryaka Unified SASE as a Service, we can transform our customers’ network and network security with an agile, flexible solution that addresses performance and security needs without compromise. Aryaka’s offering is especially beneficial for hybrid enterprises that want robust network and security and flexible service delivery options.”

“Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service uniquely addresses the network security challenge for our partners’ enterprise clients with a breakthrough approach that provides a comprehensive solution with unprecedented flexibility,” said Drew Lydecker, President, AVANT Communications, a leading Technology Services Distributor and Aryaka’s Top Partner of the Year. “Our partners can meet customers where they are – not only leveraging their existing technologies but also enabling their network transformation journey at their own pace and cost-effectively with ‘as a service’ delivery.”

Why Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service Stands Out

Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service prioritizes both performance and comprehensive security. This is achieved through its innovative OnePass™ architecture with a distributed data plane. Unlike other solutions, Aryaka delivers on all four pillars of a secure network: performance, agility, simplicity, and security.

“In the noisy SASE space, Aryaka has differentiated itself by delivering a fully integrated, global SASE platform with its own private network,” said Scott Raynovich, Founder and Principal Analyst at Futuriom. “This demonstrates that Aryaka is ahead of the industry curve in driving integration of security with network transport.”

To learn more about Aryaka’s Unified SASE as a Service, join Aryaka’s upcoming live online event, “Common-Sense Security: The Case for Unified SASE as a Service,” featuring panelists from Aryaka, Dell’Oro Group, and The Lauridsen Group, moderated by SC Media. You can also visit Aryaka at RSA at booth N-6482 in the Moscone North Expo Hall.

Additional Resources:

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About Aryaka

Aryaka is the leader and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, the only SASE solution designed and built to deliver performance, agility, simplicity and security without tradeoffs. Aryaka meets customers where they are on their unique SASE journeys, enabling them to seamlessly modernize, optimize and transform their networking and security environments. Aryaka’s flexible delivery options empower enterprises to choose their preferred approach for implementation and management. Hundreds of global enterprises, including several in the Fortune 100, depend on Aryaka for cloud-based software-defined networking and security services. For more on Aryaka, please visit www.aryaka.com.

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Lee Regal
Lumina Communications for Aryaka
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480.848.6726

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