Managing enterprise networks has become more demanding than ever. Between supporting hybrid workforces, securing multi-cloud environments, and maintaining high application performance across dispersed locations, IT teams are being asked to do more with fewer resources. According to Gartner, nearly 70% of organizations report challenges with network visibility, security enforcement, and operational complexity as their environments become more distributed.
The stakes are high. Poor network performance or undetected security threats can have immediate impacts—from reduced employee productivity to significant financial losses. Yet many companies find their internal teams stretched thin, unable to keep pace with the constant need for network optimization, security monitoring, and rapid issue resolution.
At Annexus Technologies, we believe there is a smarter way forward. By partnering with Cato Networks, the industry's leading provider of secure, cloud-native networking solutions, we help businesses simplify and strengthen their IT operations without sacrificing agility or control. Together, we deliver a complete suite of Cato Managed Services designed to lift the operational burden from your team, improve your security posture, and ensure a seamless network experience globally.
Built on the scalable and resilient Cato Cloud platform, our managed services portfolio includes:
Managed XDR: Advanced threat detection and response with zero endpoint footprint.
Intelligent Last-Mile Management: Proactive monitoring and issue resolution for local ISP connections.
Hands-Free Management: Full-service policy management and network operations support.
Site Deployment Assistance: Fast, reliable installation and configuration for new sites.
Whether you are replacing legacy MPLS circuits, rolling out SD-WAN, or strengthening your defenses against evolving threats, Annexus Technologies and Cato Networks deliver the expertise, technology, and service excellence you need to succeed.
Managed XDR: Zero-Footprint Threat Detection
Traditional threat detection often relies on deploying multiple security agents across endpoints and installing dedicated appliances to monitor network traffic. This approach can quickly become complicated, expensive, and difficult to maintain — especially as businesses scale across multiple sites and cloud environments.
Cato’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) service eliminates these challenges by offering true zero-footprint threat detection. Since all traffic already flows through the Cato Cloud, organizations gain complete, real-time visibility into their network without the need for additional hardware or software installations.
Using a combination of advanced machine learning algorithms and expert human analysts, Cato continuously monitors for signs of compromise. Anomalous behaviors, such as unusual data transfers, command-and-control communications, or suspicious login attempts, are quickly identified and verified. For example, if an endpoint inside your network begins communicating with a known malicious IP address or suddenly uploads large volumes of data to an unfamiliar cloud service, Cato’s Managed XDR will detect the activity, investigate it, and alert your security team with actionable remediation guidance.
By removing the need for endpoint agents and dedicated appliances, Cato’s Managed XDR significantly reduces operational overhead while enhancing detection speed and accuracy. Organizations can improve their security posture without adding layers of complexity, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than chasing false positives or managing siloed security tools.
Intelligent Last-Mile Management: 24x7 Proactive Monitoring
The last mile—the final segment of connectivity between an enterprise site and its internet service provider (ISP)—is often the most unpredictable and problematic part of any network. Performance bottlenecks, outages, packet loss, and latency spikes are common, and they can have a direct impact on application availability and user experience.
For organizations managing multiple sites, often across different regions with different ISPs, troubleshooting last-mile issues can be time-consuming and frustrating. Internal IT teams are left juggling dozens of ISP support tickets, often without the visibility or leverage needed to drive fast resolutions.
Cato’s Intelligent Last-Mile Management service addresses this challenge head-on. With 24×7 proactive monitoring of ISP links at every customer site, Cato identifies performance degradations or outages in real time. Once an issue is detected, Cato does not just alert you—they work directly with the ISP on your behalf, providing detailed diagnostic information, opening and managing support cases, and ensuring that service is restored as quickly as possible.
For example, if a branch office in Europe experiences intermittent packet loss due to an ISP routing issue, Cato’s team will detect the anomaly, engage the ISP with the necessary technical evidence, and actively manage the troubleshooting process—all while keeping the customer informed every step of the way.
This service is particularly valuable for companies moving away from traditional MPLS environments, where a single carrier typically managed both the circuit and its uptime. In today’s cloud-first, broadband-driven architectures, businesses often rely on multiple ISPs globally, each with different levels of service and support. Cato’s Intelligent Last-Mile Management fills this gap, allowing businesses to maintain carrier-grade reliability without overloading internal IT resources.
By taking ownership of last-mile performance issues, Cato empowers IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than chasing down ISP problems—improving overall uptime, enhancing user satisfaction, and streamlining network operations.
Hands-Free Management: Full Network Administration Support
Managing a modern enterprise network can be a constant balancing act. Frequent changes to networking and security policies—whether adding new sites, adjusting application priorities, onboarding new users, or responding to emerging threats—can quickly overwhelm IT teams already stretched thin.
With Hands-Free Management, organizations can offload the day-to-day administration of their Cato Cloud environment to Cato experts or a trusted partner like Annexus Technologies. Businesses have the flexibility to choose a full outsourcing model, where all operational tasks are handled externally, or a co-management approach, where responsibilities are shared between internal staff, Annexus, and Cato.
For example, imagine a company expanding into new regions and needing to rapidly onboard multiple branch offices. Instead of navigating complex configuration tasks, updating routing policies, setting new security rules, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards, the company simply submits the request—and the experts handle the rest. Changes are implemented quickly, correctly, and securely, minimizing downtime and risk.
Beyond daily operations, Cato also manages the underlying platform itself. Organizations no longer need to worry about software patches, version upgrades, or maintenance windows. All updates to the Cato Cloud are performed seamlessly in the background, ensuring that every environment remains secure, optimized, and aligned with the latest advancements without any disruption to the business.
By relying on Hands-Free Management, companies can focus their IT resources on strategic projects—like digital transformation initiatives, security improvements, and user experience enhancements—instead of getting bogged down in routine network maintenance. It is a smarter, more efficient way to manage global networks in today’s fast-moving digital landscape.
Site Deployment Assistance: Fast and Seamless Installations
Deploying new sites—whether across a global network or at a single branch—can often be a daunting and time-consuming process, especially when it involves coordinating with different teams, vendors, and service providers. The complexity increases when integrating new sites into an existing network, ensuring security, optimizing performance, and configuring failover mechanisms for high availability.
With Cato’s Site Deployment Assistance, this process becomes seamless and efficient. Cato’s zero-touch SD-WAN device, the Cato Socket, is designed to make installations quick, easy, and reliable. Once the device is physically delivered to a site, no on-site configuration is required. With zero-touch provisioning, it automatically connects to the Cato Cloud, downloading the relevant configurations for networking, security, Quality of Service (QoS), and failover policies.
Depending on the organization's needs, Cato offers several deployment options:
Self-Deployment: For businesses with the internal capability to handle setup, the Cato Socket can be installed and configured directly by internal teams—with minimal disruption and no technical expertise required on-site.
Remote Assistance: For organizations that require support but do not need on-site personnel, Cato’s team provides remote configuration assistance, walking teams through every step of the deployment process, from setup to integration.
On-Site Support: For larger, more complex deployments, on-site technicians can assist with installation and configuration, ensuring that everything is optimized for the unique needs of the site.
For example, when opening a new office in a remote location, businesses can avoid the lengthy process of waiting for an onsite technician to configure routers and devices. Instead, the Cato Socket can be deployed with the appropriate configurations pre-loaded, allowing IT teams to focus on more critical tasks, such as employee onboarding or systems integration.
By offering full deployment flexibility, Cato ensures that each site is properly integrated into the overall network architecture and is fully protected from day one—no need for complex manual configurations or additional network downtime. Whether it is a small branch, a large headquarters, or a global network, Cato’s Site Deployment Assistance simplifies and accelerates the process, saving valuable time and resources while ensuring a smooth, secure rollout.
Why Choose Annexus Technologies for Cato Managed Services?
At Annexus Technologies, we not only partner with Cato Networks—we work hand-in-hand with their team to ensure that your organization’s network and security needs are fully covered. With years of experience in providing tailored IT solutions, our experts help businesses unlock the full potential of Cato’s industry-leading technology.
We understand that every business is unique. Whether you are in manufacturing, retail, or any other industry, we tailor Cato’s solutions to address your specific challenges. From optimizing your network for remote operations in manufacturing to ensuring high-performance connectivity for customer-facing applications in retail, we design customized solutions that match your industry’s needs.
Our team’s deep understanding of both Cato’s services and your unique business requirements allows us to create strategies that maximize security, performance, and agility—helping you stay ahead of evolving IT challenges.
Whether you are dealing with last-mile connectivity issues, striving for enhanced threat detection and response, seeking full-service network management, or planning rapid, scalable site deployments, Annexus Technologies is here to simplify the process and provide you with seamless support every step of the way.
By combining Cato’s cutting-edge managed services with our specialized expertise, we deliver a powerful and proactive network strategy—one that helps your organization maintain operational efficiency and meet its business goals.
Ready to simplify your network and security operations? We are here to help! Reach out to us today and let us show you how Cato Managed Services can transform your business.
