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  "slug": "aryaka-global-sd-wan",
  "name": "Aryaka Networks",
  "description": "Aryaka is a global provider of managed networking and security solutions, specializing in Unified SASE and SD-WAN. It operates its own private global network to provide optimized performance for cloud and on-premises applications.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/aryaka-global-sd-wan",
  "logoUrl": "",
  "baiScore": 78,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Information Technology / Networking",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
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  "competitors": [
    {
      "slug": "cato-networks",
      "name": "Cato Networks"
    },
    {
      "slug": "cisco-viptelameraki",
      "name": "Cisco Viptelameraki"
    },
    {
      "slug": "palo-alto-networks-prisma-sd-wan",
      "name": "Palo Alto Networks (Prisma SD-WAN)"
    },
    {
      "slug": "vmware-velocloud",
      "name": "Vmware Velocloud"
    }
  ],
  "inboundCompetitors": [
    {
      "slug": "google-cloud-network-connectivity-center-ncc",
      "name": "Google Cloud Network Connectivity Center (NCC)"
    }
  ],
  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-11T15:43:00.959+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "www.aryaka.com",
    "founded": "2009",
    "headquarters": "San Mateo, California, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Subscription / Managed Service",
    "core_products": "Unified SASE, Global SD-WAN, Secure Remote Access, Last Mile Management, Private Global Backbone.",
    "key_differentiator": "Unlike competitors who run software over the public internet, Aryaka owns and operates a global private Layer 2 network to guarantee application performance and security.",
    "target_markets": "Global Enterprise, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Cloud-first organizations with international branches.",
    "employee_count": "500-1000",
    "funding_stage": "Late Stage VC (Series F)",
    "subcategory": "Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) / SD-WAN"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Manual MPLS Management: Internal IT teams configuring and maintaining legacy MPLS circuits and hardware routers across global branch offices.",
      "DIY SD-WAN Hardware: Using point-products like Cisco ISR routers or Velocloud appliances without a managed service layer, requiring in-house expertise.",
      "Public Internet VPNs: Attempting to run business-critical global traffic over the public internet using standard VPNs, leading to latency and packet loss."
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "Global managed SD-WAN providers",
      "SD-WAN for China branch offices",
      "Unified SASE solutions for enterprise",
      "Best zero trust security vendors 2024"
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": [
      "MPLS vs SD-WAN as-a-service"
    ]
  },
  "timestamp": 1776611697203
}