92% of IT Leaders Push for SASE Platform Consolidation, Futuriom Survey Finds
Event summary
- Futuriom's 2026 SASE survey found 92% of IT/security leaders seek platform consolidation.
- 88% rate digital sovereignty as critical/very important for SASE deployment.
- 69% cite improved security visibility as the top benefit of consolidation.
- VersaONE Universal SASE platform cited as a solution for unified management.
The big picture
The survey highlights a major industry shift toward SASE consolidation as enterprises struggle with operational complexity from multiple management consoles. Digital sovereignty has emerged as a mainstream requirement, reflecting growing regulatory pressures and data localization trends. Versa positions itself as a solution provider with its VersaONE Universal SASE platform, which aims to unify networking and security functions.
What we're watching
- Consolidation Pace
- How quickly SASE providers can deliver truly unified platforms while maintaining multivendor compatibility.
- Digital Sovereignty
- Whether vendors can meet growing data governance requirements across different regions.
- AI Integration
- The pace at which AI-assisted operations become a standard feature in SASE platforms.
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