ESI, a leading international specialty chemical producer, recently made a significant decision to enhance its network infrastructure by selecting Cato Networks to connect and secure over 100 websites and 6,000 remote users. This move comes as part of ESI’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and improve security measures across its global network.
By adopting the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, ESI has been able to onboard newly acquired companies in a matter of weeks, significantly reducing the time required for integration processes. In fact, ESI reported an 80% decrease in the time it takes to complete the integration work for corporate acquisitions since implementing the Cato SASE Cloud Platform.
Dustin Collins, Global CIO of ESI, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership with Cato Networks, stating, “We started with Cato looking to shorten the time needed to complete the integration of acquisitions and improve our security. We ended up finding a true partner who helped us reimagine how IT can serve the business. We achieved both of our initial aims—and a lot more.”
Alon Adjust, Chief Business Officer of Cato Networks, highlighted the challenges faced by many companies when expanding their legacy networks. He emphasized the importance of agility in today’s business landscape and how Cato’s cloud-delivered services provide a more flexible and collaborative approach to networking and security.
ESI, with a rich history dating back over 200 years in the steel finishing industry, operates in 50+ countries with 117 locations and 6,000 remote employees. By replacing their SD-WAN appliances and VPN servers with the Cato SASE Cloud Platform, ESI has been able to overcome various IT challenges and enhance its security posture.
Key benefits of the deployment include a decreased time to value for M&A activities, improved IT talent utilization, advanced security capabilities, and a simplified user experience. By leveraging Cato’s integrated networking and security solutions, ESI has been able to enhance its overall network performance and security while streamlining its operations.
Cato Networks is a leading provider of enterprise security and networking solutions through its cloud platform. The company’s SASE architecture offers a seamless and robust customer experience, enabling advanced threat prevention, data protection, and timely incident response. Organizations looking to modernize their network infrastructure and enhance their security measures can benefit from Cato’s innovative cloud-based solutions.
In conclusion, ESI’s partnership with Cato Networks underscores the importance of agility and collaboration in today’s business environment. By embracing cloud-delivered networking and security solutions, companies like ESI can improve their operational efficiency, enhance their security posture, and drive business growth.
