Case Study: Forvis achieves secure, agile network transformation with Cato Networks

Forvis Tackles Digital Transformation and M&A Network and Security Challenges with Cato SASE Cloud

Forvis, a fast-growing accounting firm formed by the merger of DHG and BKD, faced the difficult task of integrating two different networks while also supporting digital transformation, cloud adoption, and M&A-driven growth. Legacy MPLS was expensive, complex, slow to provision, and difficult to scale, while the firm also needed stronger security and consistent performance for more than 5,400 employees across numerous U.S. locations and remote users.

To address these challenges, Forvis chose Cato Networks and deployed the Cato SASE Cloud, including SD-WAN and cloud-native security services. Cato helped simplify network operations, enable secure remote access, and provide a consistent, global network and security platform across offices, datacenters, and users. The result was faster, easier site integration, improved agility, and stronger security/compliance posture, with Forvis able to migrate sites gradually and continue its merger integration without disrupting operations.

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John Bowles

Chief Information and Digital Officer