Cato Networks has announced a strategic partnership with UAE connectivity enabler e& (Etisalat and) to establish a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) within e&’s SmartHub datacentre in Fujairah. This partnership will provide Cato’s enterprise customers with access to global interconnection opportunities and secure access service edge (SASE) technology. By integrating with e&’s SmartHub, Cato believes its customers will benefit from reduced latency, superior connectivity performance, and optimized global communications and data transfer efficiency. SmartHub is a carrier-neutral data centre located in submarine landing stations and terrestrial borders, connecting the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. It offers a community-based ecosystem serving various internet users, content delivery networks, video streaming and gaming platforms, and financial services providers. The SmartHub datacentre has achieved various certifications to ensure safety, integrity, and sustainability. With this partnership, Cato aims to provide cutting-edge SASE solutions to empower businesses in the Gulf region.