Networking
Distributed IT and hybrid work create network complexity, which is driving adoption of new network technologies and operational frameworks.
Networking infrastructures and operations continue to evolve to keep pace with changes in data centers, remote/branch offices, and endpoint devices.
Data growth, virtualization, cloud consolidation, and next-gen web applications are driving the need for enhanced networking infrastructure performance, elasticity, and scalability.
Our Networking analysts and demand-side research cover every aspect of an organization’s networking strategy and technology framework, including:
- 4G/5G private networks
- AIOps & network automation
- Campus networks
- Cloud-based network management
- Convergence of IoT, IT & OT
- Data center networks
- Multi-cloud networking
- Network performance management
- Network as a Service (NaaS)
- Remote work
- SASE/SD-WAN
- Telecommunication networks
- Unified network management
- WiFi
Research Brief
Convergence and Collaboration Efforts in Application Security
Securing applications against exploit, denial of service, and other forms of cyberattack is a mission-critical goal for many cybersecurity teams today. However, due to the distributed nature of most IT environments, responsibility for application security involves a range of roles and teams such as those supporting cloud computing, on-premises technologies, networking, fraud, application development, and […]
Analysts Covering Networking
Jim Frey
Principal Analyst, Networking
Areas of Expertise
- AI in Networking
- Cloud Networking
- Datacenter Networking
- Network Automation
- Network Management & Observability
- Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
Aaron Tan
Regional Director, Analyst Services, APAC
Areas of Expertise
- Application Modernization & DevOps
- Business Applications
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps
- IaaS/Cloud
Recent Networking Insights
Research Brief | March 17, 2025
GenAI Cluster Networks Drive Investments and Integration
Research Brief | March 17, 2025
AI Sparks Clashing Network Perceptions Across Geographic Regions
Infographic | February 28, 2025
Architecting the Network for an AI-powered World
Survey Results | February 25, 2025