Cato Networks Launches SMB FlexPool to Streamline Managed SASE for MSPs
Event summary
- Cato Networks introduced SMB FlexPool on September 1, 2026, a program enabling MSPs to scale managed SASE services for small and midsize businesses.
- The program offers instant provisioning, flexible licensing, and pooled capacity economics to reduce operational overhead for MSPs.
- Uniti Solutions' CTO Art Nichols highlighted faster deployment and smoother onboarding as key benefits.
- SMB FlexPool is integrated with Cato's managed SASE (MSASE) Partner Platform, providing a centralized dashboard for managing customer portfolios.
The big picture
Cato Networks' SMB FlexPool targets a critical gap in the managed SASE market: the operational inefficiencies MSPs face when serving SMBs. By offering pooled licensing and instant provisioning, Cato aims to accelerate SASE adoption among smaller businesses, a segment increasingly prioritized by MSPs looking to diversify their revenue streams. The move underscores the broader industry trend toward service consolidation and automation in network security.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly MSPs will integrate SMB FlexPool into their service offerings and the resulting impact on SASE adoption among SMBs.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will introduce similar pooled-capacity models to attract MSP partners.
- Revenue Growth
- The pace at which Cato Networks can scale its MSP ecosystem and drive revenue growth through SMB FlexPool.