Island Overhauls SASE Architecture for AI-Driven Workflows
Event summary
- Island launched a new SASE architecture on March 17, 2026, designed for AI agents, remote workers, and local tools.
- The Perfect Packet architecture enables up to 90% of sessions to go direct with no backhaul, reducing latency and improving security.
- Deployment takes as few as five minutes across managed and unmanaged devices.
- The architecture provides up to 10x faster application access when traffic takes the direct path.
- Island's solution includes zero SSL/TLS break-and-inspect required for browser traffic.
The big picture
Island's new SASE architecture addresses the limitations of traditional models in an era where AI agents and remote work dominate. The shift from network-based enforcement to intent-based governance reflects broader industry trends toward decentralized, context-aware security. The solution's ability to handle unmanaged devices and provide real-time policy evaluation positions it as a potential disruptor in the enterprise networking space.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly enterprises will migrate from traditional SASE to Island's AI-optimized architecture.
- Performance Gains
- Whether the promised 10x faster application access will materialize at scale.
- Security Validation
- The effectiveness of Island's intent-based governance in preventing data leaks during AI sessions.
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