During a time of uncertainty, today’s networks require more agility to quickly adapt to ever-changing demands 

The pace of change in business and the market is ever-increasing, especially during today’s turbulent and disruptive times. To accommodate this, organizations’ infrastructure is also under unprecedented pressure to change. Businesses are contemplating the future of their networks and how they should adapt them to best meet the demands of ‘business unusual’. Our 2020 Global Network Insights Report provides you with an understanding regarding how the network landscape has evolved over the last five years and gauges the readiness of today’s networks to support and accelerate business – and become more agile – as the demands on them look set to intensify.

Data-driven insights uncovered by our report

Today’s networks need to be ubiquitous, flexible, robust and secure to adapt easily to business change.

Spotlight on networking for ‘business unusual’

Insights for business and IT leaders on how to best manage the global COVID-19 crisis over the short, medium and long term.

Lifecycle management

Why a well-considered, holistic, longer-term architecture strategy is critical when considering technology refresh and upgrade patterns.

Security threats and vulnerabilities

Why enforcing intelligent network security policies lays a strong foundation for minimizing the level of vulnerabilities in a business.

Strategy alignment

Why organizations are increasingly investing in next-generation strategic technologies to become more agile, automated and multivendor.

Business availability

Why networks that are proactively supported by specialist providers are proven to carry significantly less risk, while operating far more efficiently.

2020 Global Network Insights Report webinar 

Data-driven findings on the state of networks today, and a clear set of recommendations about how networks can be improved to deliver for business.

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