This document compares Palo Alto Networks' next-generation SD-WAN with legacy SD-WAN solutions. It highlights that traditional SD-WAN lacks application awareness, unified security, and automation—leading to higher risk and operational complexity. In contrast, Palo Alto Networks' solution features integrated Zero Trust security, AI-powered application visibility, and autonomous digital experience management (ADEM). These capabilities enable superior performance, faster troubleshooting, and better user experiences across cloud, branch, and remote environments. Designed for a secure access service edge (SASE) architecture, next-gen SD-WAN provides policy-based routing, app-aware QoS, and seamless integration with Prisma Access for holistic enterprise networking.

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