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# Shankar Ramachandran

Director, Product Management, SASE

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[![A Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tablet-Scrolling.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2023/10/a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape-worldwide-sd-wan-infrastructure/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [News \& Events](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/news-events/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown)

### [A Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2023/10/a-leader-in-the-idc-marketscape-worldwide-sd-wan-infrastructure/)

Palo Alto Networks has garnered recognition as a Leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SD-WAN Infrastructure 2023 Vendor Assessment.  
Oct 12, 2023  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![Introducing the Industry’s First SD-WAN with Integrated IoT](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1136840043-edit.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/introducing-the-industrys-first-sd-wan-with-integrated-iot/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [IoT](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/iot/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown), [Use-Cases](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/use-cases/?ts=markdown), [Zero Trust Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/zero-trust-security/?ts=markdown)

### [Introducing the Industry's First SD-WAN with Integrated IoT](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/introducing-the-industrys-first-sd-wan-with-integrated-iot/)

Prisma SD-WAN customers can now use their existing SD-WAN appliances to help secure all IoT devices with Prisma Access, no additional sensors required.  
May 15, 2023  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![SA Recycling Accelerates Digital Transformation with Prisma SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tablet-Close-up-2.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/11/sa-recycling-accelerates-digital-transformation/)

## [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Customer Spotlight](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/customer-spotlight/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown), [Use-Cases](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/use-cases/?ts=markdown)

### [SA Recycling Accelerates Digital Transformation with Prisma SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/11/sa-recycling-accelerates-digital-transformation/)

Prisma SD-WAN helps SA Recycling simplify operations, delivers uninterrupted connectivity, and improves application performance for a digital transformation.  
Nov 10, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![Palo Alto Networks New Innovations Extends SD-Branch Capabilities](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iStock-1152956520-edit-1280x1280-1.jpeg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/palo-alto-networks-new-innovations-extends-sd-branch-capabilities/)

## [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown)

### [Palo Alto Networks New Innovations Extends SD-Branch Capabilities](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/palo-alto-networks-new-innovations-extends-sd-branch-capabilities/)

Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN innovates to help customers simplify their branch offices and deliver consistent connectivity.  
Oct 05, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![Palo Alto Networks Wins Frost \& Sullivan Award for Secure SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tablet-Close-up.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/08/frost-sullivan-award-for-secure-sd-wan/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown), [Use-Cases](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/use-cases/?ts=markdown)

### [Palo Alto Networks Wins Frost \& Sullivan Award for Secure SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/08/frost-sullivan-award-for-secure-sd-wan/)

Palo Alto Networks earned 2022 Frost \& Sullivan Global Company of the Year Award in secure SD-WAN industry --- a testament of leadership in the global market.  
Aug 23, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown), [Use-Cases](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/use-cases/?ts=markdown)

### [Palo Alto Networks Wins Frost \& Sullivan Award for Secure SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/08/frost-sullivan-award-for-secure-sd-wan/)

Palo Alto Networks earned 2022 Frost \& Sullivan Global Company of the Year Award in secure SD-WAN industry --- a testament of leadership in the global market.  
Aug 23, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![Introducing the Industry’s First SD-WAN with Integrated IoT](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1136840043-edit.png)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/introducing-the-industrys-first-sd-wan-with-integrated-iot/)

## [Announcement](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/announcement/?ts=markdown), [IoT](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/iot/?ts=markdown), [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown), [Use-Cases](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/use-cases/?ts=markdown), [Zero Trust Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/zero-trust-security/?ts=markdown)

### [Introducing the Industry's First SD-WAN with Integrated IoT](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/introducing-the-industrys-first-sd-wan-with-integrated-iot/)

Prisma SD-WAN customers can now use their existing SD-WAN appliances to help secure all IoT devices with Prisma Access, no additional sensors required.  
May 15, 2023  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![SA Recycling Accelerates Digital Transformation with Prisma SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tablet-Close-up-2.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/11/sa-recycling-accelerates-digital-transformation/)

## [Company \& Culture](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/company-culture/?ts=markdown), [Customer Spotlight](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/customer-spotlight/?ts=markdown), [Products and Services](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/products-and-services/?ts=markdown), [SD-WAN](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/sd-wan/?ts=markdown), [Use-Cases](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/use-cases/?ts=markdown)

### [SA Recycling Accelerates Digital Transformation with Prisma SD-WAN](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/11/sa-recycling-accelerates-digital-transformation/)

Prisma SD-WAN helps SA Recycling simplify operations, delivers uninterrupted connectivity, and improves application performance for a digital transformation.  
Nov 10, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![Flexible Bandwidth for a Flexible Workforce](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tablet-Close-up.jpg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/flexible-bandwidth-for-a-flexible-workforce/)

## [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown)

### [Flexible Bandwidth for a Flexible Workforce](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/flexible-bandwidth-for-a-flexible-workforce/)

Hybrid work is here to stay. We all saw the in-person workforce shut down when the pandemic hit, changing the world forever. While it was crazy at first, where we're sitting now ...  
May 04, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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[![Palo Alto Networks New Innovations Extends SD-Branch Capabilities](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iStock-1152956520-edit-1280x1280-1.jpeg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/palo-alto-networks-new-innovations-extends-sd-branch-capabilities/)

## [Product Features](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/category/product-features/?ts=markdown), [Uncategorized](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/uncategorized/?ts=markdown)

### [Palo Alto Networks New Innovations Extends SD-Branch Capabilities](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/palo-alto-networks-new-innovations-extends-sd-branch-capabilities/)

Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN innovates to help customers simplify their branch offices and deliver consistent connectivity.  
Oct 05, 2022  
By [Shankar Ramachandran](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/shankar-ramachandran/?ts=markdown "Posts by Shankar Ramachandran")

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