MetTel Selects Netskope to Deliver AI-Driven, SASE Managed Network Security Services to Enterprise and Government

NEW YORK and SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MetTel, a five-time leader of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services, will deliver a fully managed suite of AI-driven, secure access service edge (SASE) network security solutions to government and commercial enterprises using the Netskope One platform, enabling secure access to applications and data for users anywhere. MetTel managed SASE delivers both network connectivity and security services through a single managed network services (MNS) provider, simplifying network management and the ability to quickly and directly address network threats.   

As one of the leading SASE providers, Netskope helps organizations modernize by converging critical security, network, and analytics products into a powerful, unified platform, Netskope One. The purpose- built architecture of Netskope One applies zero trust principles and AI innovations designed to optimize access, protect data wherever it moves, prevent threats, and enable secure, work-from-anywhere connectivity. Among important capabilities, Netskope One includes fully integrated SD-WAN, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), Unified Data Security, including data security posture management (DSPM), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), and Digital Experience Management (DEM). Netskope One SASE also leverages AI-powered operations to monitor the network at all levels – including users, branches, and clouds – and detect anomalies, enable proactive troubleshooting, and automatically address any poor network conditions to deliver the highest network performance.     

"The rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape demands a security architecture that is omniscient and protective not only at the core but all the way to the edge, whether a data center, remote office, road warrior or home/hybrid worker," said MetTel Chief Technology Officer Ed Fox. "This agreement with Netskope gives MetTel another full SASE stack within a stable of market-leading technologies and partners to expertly deliver a comprehensive network security solution and managed WAN service to our enterprise and government customers as their networks quickly morph to support the AI tidal wave as well as the threats posed by AI."

"Netskope One brings a modern, converged approach to security and networking that improves how teams work, protects data wherever it moves, and keeps performance and connectivity secure and optimized," said Parag Thakore, Chief Product Officer, SASE, Netskope. "We are very pleased to partner with MetTel to offer industry leading SASE capabilities to joint customers to accelerate digital transformation and safely enable cloud- and AI-first environments."

Both MetTel and Netskope are Gartner Magic Quadrant Leaders, bringing the best of their technology, skills, and expertise to the market for network security. As a provider of modern security and networking and a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single Vendor SASE (renamed Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms in 2025) and Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Service Edge since their inception, Netskope helps organizations address their most critical cloud, AI, SaaS, web, and private application security needs as well as their most persistent network performance challenges, all at once. The Netskope One platform enables both security and network infrastructure and operations (NI&O) teams to reduce risk, cost, and complexity. MetTel— a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for five consecutive years—combines best in class technology with managed network access to deliver a comprehensive turnkey secure solution for its clients.

About MetTel

MetTel is a global communications solutions provider for businesses and government agencies. We design, deploy and manage tailored connectivity and networking solutions for voice, data, mobility and IoT by leveraging our global private network and the industry's broadest portfolio of innovative technology. Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services for the last five consecutive years, we digitally transform legacy networks with intelligence, security and dedicated solutions management. This unique combination of solution design, deployment and management creates an unparalleled customer experience with enhanced productivity and cost-savings, freeing organizations to focus on their core operations. For more information visit mettel.net, follow us on X (@OneMetTel) and LinkedIn, or call us directly at (877) 963-8663. MetTel. Connect Smarter. ™

About Netskope

Netskope, a leader in modern security and networking, addresses the needs of both security and networking teams by providing optimized access and real-time, context-based security for people, devices, and data anywhere they go. Thousands of customers, including more than 30 of the Fortune 100, trust the Netskope One platform, its Zero Trust Engine, and its powerful NewEdge network to reduce risk and gain full visibility and control over cloud, AI, SaaS, web, and private applications—providing security and accelerating performance without trade-offs. Learn more at netskope.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram.

SOURCE MetTel