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Harry Yelland

Harry holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of East Anglia and serves as a Cybersecurity Writer here at Netify, providing expertise in SD-WAN and SASE architectures.

📍 Norwich, UK

BT One Phone Replacement: Moving to BT Cloud Voice with a BT Authorised Partner

Since March 2026, BT One Phone has been switched off - however for most BT customers, the practical replacement is BT Cloud Voice, BT Cloud Voice plus BT Business Mobile or Microsoft Teams Phone via BT.

SASE Solutions Supporting Legacy Financial Application Protocols

Within the financial sector, many services still rely on protocols designed long before web browsers, API gateways or cloud security nodes existed, and given that much of SASE guidance is designed towards HTTPS and REST, financial organisations need to understand how SASE can support these legacy protocols, especially for high-value

Where to Buy Managed SASE Services with Global Coverage

Traditional models built on multi-vendor stacks, regional MPLS contracts and bolt-on security appliances tend to come with greater operational complexity, inconsistent policy enforcement and coverage gaps, therefore the choice to move to SASE has become increasingly popular.

SASE Providers Compared: Vendor-Neutral Guide for 2026

Vendor-neutral comparison of 10 managed SASE providers for 2026. Netify evaluates Cato Networks, Aryaka, NTT, BT, Verizon and more on security, PoP coverage and pricing to help you shortlist, not just browse.

SD-WAN for Food Retail: Connectivity, PCI Compliance & Store Resilience

With food retails facing the task of not only optimising for perishable goods but also tackling the likes of PCI compliance and always-on store experiences, SD-WAN has become an essential network component.

Unified SASE: Why Single-Vendor Architectures Matter in 2026 and the Latest Insights From Fortinet & Gartner

The latest insights from Fortinet and Gartner reveal that rather than piecing together multiple vendors, businesses are now opting for unified SASE architectures to benefit from more aligned security processes, greater operational efficiency and improved cost performance.

Scoring SASE Vendor Proposals for Retail: Enterprise & Mid-Market Framework

Retail procurement teams evaluating SD-WAN and SASE vendor proposals face a fundamental challenge: inconsistent responses make fair comparison difficult without a standardised framework in place.

Retail RFP Guide: What to Include When Procuring SD-WAN & SASE

Retail SD-WAN and SASE RFPs require sector-specific requirements. Structured procurement processes ensure vendors respond to comparable criteria rather than submitting proposals lead by marketing that obscure capability gaps.

Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in Retail: Rolling Out Hundreds of Stores Without Engineers

Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) fundamentally changes traditional deployment models by eliminating the requirement for technical staff at each location. Retailers can ship SD-WAN appliances directly to store managers who have no networking expertise.

Beyond Failover: Why Retailers Need "Active-Active" SD-WAN (Not Just 4G Backup)

When internet connectivity fails at a retail location, the impact can be catastrophic – in stores during peak hours, a five minute outage can result in abandoned trolleys and lost sales.