2025 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise Networking

It's time for I&O Leaders to rethink network operations by embracing AI and automation.

Gartner projects that, “By 2027, generative AI (GenAI) technology will account for 25% of initial network configuration, which is an increase from less than 3% in 2024.”

Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) leaders should look to integrate network teams into data center, cloud, edge, and AI initiatives, ensuring they are trained regarding AI compute requirements.

While the excitement around GenAI is substantial, strategic planning is crucial to making informed investment decisions.

Discover a strategic roadmap to navigate the evolving network landscape, compare future and current states, and optimize network services and infrastructure.

This comprehensive report provides a detailed roadmap to navigate the complex landscape of enterprise networking, addressing key trends, challenges, and opportunities.

We believe you can download this Gartner Research Report to gain deeper insights into the future of enterprise networking and start planning your strategy today. Learn how to navigate the complex landscape of network technology and make strategic decisions to drive business success.

 

 

Gartner, 2025 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise Networking, Karen Brown, Tim Zimmerman, Andrew Lerner, Mike Leibovitz, 22 October 2024

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