Case Study: ASL Aviation Holdings achieves 99.99% uptime and enterprise-grade security with Cato Networks

ASL Aviation Achieves Near Perfect Uptime and Boosts Security

ASL Aviation Holdings, a global freight airline formed through multiple acquisitions, struggled with a fragmented WAN and inconsistent security after merging disparate networks and firewalls. The company needed reliable, 24/7 access to cloud MRO and operational systems to meet strict SLAs (planes departing within two minutes, 98% of the time), but monthly broadband outages, poor visibility, and slow site provisioning hampered operations. After evaluating options, ASL selected Cato Networks and its cloud‑based SD‑WAN solution, deploying Cato Sockets to simplify and standardize connectivity.

Cato Networks implemented zero‑touch Cato Sockets at every site and rolled out its global SD‑WAN and enterprise security stack (NGFW, IPS, SWG, anti‑malware, and MDR). Provisioning time fell from two weeks to under a day, outages dropped by 90%, and availability rose to 99.99%. The single‑pane dashboard, route optimization, and analytics improved visibility and troubleshooting, while Cato’s managed security replaced disparate appliances and handled updates centrally, enabling faster incident resolution and more proactive network and security operations.

ASL Aviation Holdings

Fabrice De Biasio

Chief Group Information Officer