Expereo and Cato Networks Merge Underlay and Overlay for Global Enterprise Networks
Event summary
- Expereo and Cato Networks announced a collaboration at TechEx in London on February 4, 2026, to offer a single-source, end-to-end networking and security solution for global enterprises.
- The partnership combines Expereo’s underlay technologies with Cato’s SASE platform, targeting medium to large multinational enterprises.
- Key benefits include global reach with 85+ PoPs from Cato and Expereo’s presence in 190+ countries, direct on-ramps for lower latency, and a $105 billion combined addressable market.
The big picture
This collaboration marks a significant shift in the enterprise networking landscape, as companies increasingly abandon legacy MPLS for secure, internet-based solutions. The partnership positions Expereo and Cato as leaders in the $105 billion SASE and connectivity market, addressing the growing demand for simplified, secure, and scalable networking solutions. The move reflects broader industry trends toward digital transformation and the need for unified, cloud-native architectures.
What we're watching
- Market Disruption
- How the collaboration will challenge legacy MPLS providers and influence enterprise networking trends.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Expereo and Cato can seamlessly integrate their technologies to deliver on the promised benefits.
- Customer Adoption
- The pace at which enterprises will transition to this converged, cloud-native solution.