As the cost of global cybercrime races toward $10.5 trillion annually, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) providers face more pressure than ever to protect increasingly distributed environments. But varying local regulations and rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics are turning global deployments into compliance minefields.

What may initially look like a straightforward rollout, like activating a point-of-presence (POP) or setting up a virtual network function (VNF), can quickly devolve into weeks or months of deployment bottlenecks without the right operational and regional support.

In fact, the biggest deployment challenges are rarely technical. In an ESG study commissioned by Cisco, the enterprise research firm found that the top SASE deployment challenges weren’t centered around performance or architecture, but on reaching cross-functional agreement on strategy and vendors.

As it turns out, the real complexity isn’t in the stack — it’s in the operations.

In countries across emerging markets like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, SASE providers must navigate data residency laws, cross-border data transfer restrictions, telecom licensing, and other critical regulations.

This is especially true in regions where infrastructure gaps and unclear regulatory processes make deployments significantly harder to execute. Without local infrastructure or in-country expertise, project timelines can balloon as business opportunities are delayed or altogether lost.

SASE architecture depends on bringing services closer to users, yet compliance remains one of the most common reasons that service rollouts are delayed.

We help SASE companies overcome these regulatory barriers by integrating compliance-readiness directly into our edge deployment model.

 

Scale faster with Zenlayer’s turnkey edge platform

We accelerate SASE deployment in complex markets by providing integrated infrastructure and operational support across 50+ countries and hundreds of edge locations.

Our solutions go beyond basic colocation or connectivity, encompassing an entire platform built for modern, distributed applications that require security, performance, and regulatory alignment.

Instead of treating compliance as an afterthought, our infrastructure and regional relationships are designed to support local regulations at every step. From facility selection to network routing and in-country partnerships, we provide the tools and expertise you need to move fast while staying compliant.

In addition, we operate in Tier 3 or higher data centers that meet international benchmarks for security, availability, and operational excellence. These facilities are aligned to ISO and SOC standards and are strategically situated in key metros across six continents.

 

Streamline global deployments through local partnerships

Deploying legally in many regions requires more than infrastructure. Governments often mandate partnerships with licensed local providers or restrict the use of foreign-operated telecom services. We bridge this gap through an extensive ecosystem of service partners across key markets worldwide.

Our partners include licensed ISPs, cloud service providers, and global data center operators like Equinix, Digital Realty, PLDT, and CoreSite. These relationships give you streamlined, cost-effective access to top-tier regional networks and facilities without additional CapEx or the regulatory complexities associated with new infrastructure buildouts.

Zenlayer’s local support teams bring decades of in-region expertise and a full suite of managed data center services to deliver the technical capabilities your SASE operation needs to ensure performance, efficiency, and reliability, even in markets where staffing or remote access can be difficult.

We offer the following services across our 300+ global locations:

• Hardware purchase, transport, and delivery
• Site selection guidance
• Customs clearance assistance
• Deployment and configuration support
• Equipment and network monitoring
• Dedicated on-site technical support

 

Meet data compliance with confidence

Many countries now enforce laws requiring specific types of data to remain within national borders while others impose controls on how and where data is transmitted or stored. As a SASE provider, your business must meet these legal obligations as you strive to deliver consistent, secure, and responsive services.

While Zenlayer doesn’t provide security services or regulatory enforcement, our infrastructure model is designed to support your compliance efforts by giving you the control to deploy within legal boundaries and handle data responsibly.

With established infrastructure in 50+ countries, our presence lets you host critical data wherever you serve customers to comply with these varied data localization initiatives. Your SASE business can ensure that sensitive data remains within legal boundaries while non-sensitive traffic benefits from optimized global routing, eliminating the need to redesign application logic or duplicate infrastructure just to stay compliant.

Our global private backbone network supports region-specific data handling by enabling intelligent traffic routing and segmentation. Leveraging our 180+ Tbps of global backbone capacity and 140+ cloud networking nodes across the world, you’ll get fine-grained control over how your traffic flows.

 

Conquer infrastructure complexity at the edge

While many providers claim global reach, Zenlayer maintains real operational presence in hard-to-reach regions. Our platform and services are backed by in-country teams who’ve navigated the realities of edge deployment, with experience spanning telecom licensing, customs delays, inconsistent power grids, shifting political landscapes, and more.

We’ve helped customers go live in weeks, not quarters, by solving problems that don’t show up in diagrams or pitch decks. Whether you’re entering a single market or scaling across a continent, our regional experts bring the knowledge and resources to help you move faster, with fewer surprises.

This level of readiness empowers you to expand your SASE operations with confidence whether you’re entering a single market or launching across multiple regions.

 

Corner every market with Zenlayer

Southeast Asia

We’ve built a 180+ Tbps network connecting nearly 60 data centers across Southeast Asia, including high-performance compute locations in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. These hot regional markets feature rapid digital adoption and strict data localization laws.

Our footprint enables you to activate secure access services close to users while meeting in-country processing requirements. With close to 200 edge nodes and 110+ public cloud connections in Asia as well as direct access to major local ISPs, working with Zenlayer helps you consolidate vendors while minimizing latency and compliance risks.

 

Middle East and Africa

Deploying in the Middle East and Africa can be incredibly challenging as many regions remain underserved by public cloud and traditional backbone infrastructure. Our regional presence helps bridge this gap with edge locations in key Middle Eastern cities like Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, and Fujairah and core hubs across Africa, from Cairo to Johannesburg and from Lagos to Nairobi.

Leveraging our regional traffic aggregation, local partnerships, and secure connections, your SASE services can be deployed closer to users in fast-growing markets while minimizing costly delays due to regulatory run-ins or capacity shortages.

 

Latin America

Zenlayer’s edge nodes in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Santiago, and Mexico City provide your SASE operations with a solid foundation for Latin American rollouts. Although key markets in this region are undergoing rapid digital transformation, connectivity in many places is still bogged down by infrastructure inconsistencies and bandwidth limitations.

With our strong regional presence spanning across Central and South America, you gain access to high-quality, resilient transport options and localized routing, leading to more stable performance for end users while reducing the burden on internal support teams.

 

Grow users faster with embedded compliance

One of the biggest benefits of infrastructure-led compliance is the acceleration of your sales cycle. When you work with a trusted partner like Zenlayer, you can move forward with deployment plans that account for local regulations, reducing time stuck in legal reviews and accelerating customer onboarding.

Procurement teams can move faster knowing services will be delivered on trusted, standards-aligned infrastructure. Risk officers can approve deployments that demonstrate thoughtful data management and lawful operation. And internal teams can move from contract to production in weeks instead of months.

Compliance readiness doesn’t just prevent delays—it can be your key selling point.

 

Unlock the Zenlayer advantage for your SASE service

Scaling your SASE operations globally without compromising on performance, security, or compliance can be a headache, especially in markets with fragmented infrastructure and quickly evolving regulations.

We solve this by combining high-performance edge services, operational expertise, and regulatory awareness into a single global platform. When you partner with Zenlayer, you don’t just get connectivity – you get a launchpad.

In short, Zenlayer empowers you to:

• Expand into 50+ countries worldwide, including emerging and rapidly growing markets throughout Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa
• Leverage data centers that meet strict ISO and SOC standards
• Access high-quality, local partner networks that meet regional telecom and data requirements
• Store and route traffic in compliance with national laws via a massive global footprint and intelligent segmentation
• Have peace of mind with in-region, on-the-ground support to accelerate deployment and ticket resolution

 

Accelerate global SASE rollouts with Zenlayer

Don’t let your SASE stall at the border. Working with us ensures that you’ll be supported by a regionally aware, partner-backed edge platform that’s purpose-built for fast, compliant rollouts—even in the world’s most challenging markets.

From localized deployments and intelligent routing to in-country expertise and seamless cloud access, Zenlayer gives your SASE business the agility to move from planning to production faster, safer, and smarter.

Ready to take your SASE service global? Talk to a SASE solution expert today!