Organizations around the globe are facing a variety of challenges as they confront digital transformation (DX)in unprecedented times. There is a need to maintain and grow existing businesses while innovating rapidly to support future growth and expansion. The network is a critical enabler of these digital transformation efforts, and enterprises and service providers are increasingly looking to advanced network management platforms to accelerate their DX strategies.
A variety of trends are coalescing to create a dynamic time in enterprise networking. First, enterprises are relying more heavily on cloud-based applications.While the enterprise campus may be less dense for now, as workers return to the office,the amount of high-bandwidth traffic on the network is expected to increase. Workers will continue to rely heavily on voice and video collaboration platforms to support in-office and remote workers. CIOs are focused on delivering business outcomes and improved experiences for demanding internal and external customers.
Network infrastructure remains a critical element of maximizing business and IT capabilities across the enterprise. One key to a successful network is having access to an advanced platform that can securely and efficiently manage the network. Recent advancements in the use of AI-enhanced network automation —particularly for proactive insights, assisted operations, and support functions—have proven to be critical enablers of DX initiatives.