Enterprise networks are evolving fast. Staying ahead means understanding the key trends shaping technology, architecture, and operations
The GartnerĀ® 2025 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise Networking breaks it down:
- The rise of network as a service (NaaS): Evaluate usage-based models for cost and flexibility advantages
- Software-driven networking: Decisions will shift from hardware to software, driving automation and AI integration
- The future of connectivity: Enterprises will increasingly integrate private cellular, public 5G, and Wi-Fi into their networks.
- Rapid NaaS growth: Market penetration is expected to grow 7x by 2028, with 15% of enterprises adopting on-prem NaaS
GartnerĀ®, 2025 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise Networking, Karen Brown, Tim Zimmerman, Andrew Lerner, Mike Leibovitz, 22 October 2024.
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