TAME ENTERPRISE NETWORK COMPLEXITY
IS IT TIME TO MODERNIZE YOUR NETWORK?
From IT sprawl to AI skills gaps, today’s infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders face pressure from every direction. Staying ahead means adopting strategies that streamline and unify the network—not stack more tools on top of the chaos.
WHAT’S FORCING NETWORKS TO EVOLVE?
BUSINESS-LED IT
Self-service accelerates innovation—and creates new network demands
Intuitive portals & governed automation are increasingly essential
Gartner: 79% of CIOs say business-led IT is working1
NEW SKILLS GAPS
Demand for AI & other new skills is outpacing supply
Training programs are under-resourced
Automated & observable architecture can reduce the burden
TECH SPRAWL
Network assets are strewn across a complex jumble of clouds, data centers and edge environments.
Sprawl creates blind spots & silos
Fragmented tools stall productivity
Gartner: 81% of organizations in the cloud use multiple providers2
THE RISE OF NaaS
The modern network has evolved into a chaotic jumble of misaligned vendors, multi-cloud madness and hidden security risks. Many companies are adopting network-as-a-service (NaaS) to restore simplicity and control.
Remote & hybrid workforces introduce new devices & dangers
Bandwidth demands of emerging tech like AI push performance limits
Cyberthreats evolve daily & compliance is a continuous concern
WHAT CHALLENGES HOLD I&O LEADERS BACK?
Entire days can be lost navigating various support channels and SLAs. Interoperability is a constant concern.
- Poor or contradictory support & communication
- Bloated, inefficient networks
- Data inconsistencies, inaccuracies & silos
Network complexity overextends resources, creating security gaps and shrouding network visibility
- Compliance challenges across jurisdictions
- Higher risk of data, financial & reputational loss
- Compromised performance
Real-time demands, AI and hybrid workforces are testing network performance and scalability like never before.
- Poor network flexibility & scalability
- Performance bottlenecks & slowdown
- Network outages & low application availability
Skills gaps and the challenges of managing a hybrid and global workforce can compromise productivity.
- Lost revenue & customer trust
- Scarcity of skilled cloud & cybersecurity talent
- Lack of insight into needed skills
I&O leaders must continue to balance innovation and costs—even as emerging technologies grow more expensive.
- Challenges of validating & communicating ROI
- Rising technical debt
- Conflicting priorities between teams
5 KEY ELEMENTS OF HIGH-PERFORMING NETWORKS
#1: HYBRID WAN
Modern networks blend private and public connectivity pathways to optimize performance, cost and reliability.
Combine MPLS, DIA, 5G & broadband to fit each site’s needs
Balance cost savings with SLAs & resiliency
Enable dynamic traffic routing for better uptime
Avoid vendor lock-in while increasing flexibility
#2: INTEGRATED SECURITY
Enable policy-based routing & real-time optimization
Enforce zero trust access across users & apps
Secure hybrid users with cloud-delivered controls
Centralize visibility for compliance & governance
#3: FULL OBSERVABILITY
Continuously validate & optimize performance
Improve governance and compliance with transparency
Monitor traffic & diagnose issues in real time
Support zero trust architecture & SLA tracking
#4: AUTOMATION & ORCHESTRATION
Launch sites or services with fewer steps
Standardize governance with policy-as-code
Use APIs to connect & automate across platforms
Simplify management to reduce IT strain & burnout
#5: CLOUD-TO-EDGE READINESS
Enable AI & real-time analytics at the edge
Optimize data mobility throughout the pipeline
Outpace AI-driven data growth with scalable storage
Intelligently manage costs while delivering performance at scale
RESOURCES TO TAKE YOU DEEPER
Learn more about simplifying and securing your network to meet modern demands.
TECHTORIAL
What is SD-WAN?
RESOURCE HUB
SASE for secure networking anywhere
SOLUTION OVERVIEW
One platform. Total network command.
Your network, simplified and ready for anything
1 Hill, Nathan. “3 Key Trends for Infrastructure and IT Operations Leaders in 2025,” Gartner, May 13, 2025.”
