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- 2. 2 Source: “Whatis edge computing and how it’s changing the network,” Network World Sept. 2017 Computing is moving closer to the edge of the network, giving organizations the ability to analyze data in near real-time. Edge Computing is Changing the Network
- 3. The Network Role is Expanding 3 Q: Please rateyour level of agreement with the following statements. Source: 2018 State of the Network Study, Network World
- 4. Network Security is the Top Responsibility 4 Q: In whichof the following areas do you primarily have responsibility? Source: 2018 State of the Network Study, Network World 12% 18% 27% 28% 30% 30% 32% 35% 36% 37% 40% 41% 45% 46% 47% 48% 52% 57% 59% 59% 60% Machine Learning Programming Application Development Systems Engineering Database Data Management/Analytics Cloud Services (PaaS, IaaS) Compliance Software (including SaaS) IT Governance Architecture Telecommunications Disaster Recovery Data Storage Data Center Business Continuity Computing Hardware Internet/intranet Network/Systems Management IT Operations Network Security 1000+: 42% <1000: 62% 1000+: 59% <1000: 37% 1000+: 39% <1000: 52%
- 5. Top Challenges Related to Security & Access to Data 21% 21% 22% 23% 24% 28% 30% 31% 34% 35% 35% 36% 42% Integrating Cloud Servicesinto a Seamless IT Resource Pool Integrating Emerging Tools with Legacy Systems and Applications Attaining End-to-End Visibility into Application Performance Attaining End-to-End Visibility into Infrastructure Performance Faster Network Service Configuration and Delivery Finding the Right Balance of On-Premise and Cloud-Based IT Resources Finding, Hiring and Retaining the Right IT Talent Optimizing End-to-End IT Service Delivery Reducing OPEX Costs Ensuring Business Continuity Ensuring Availability (Uptime) Protecting Against Data Breaches/Leaks Maintaining network security while assuring network connectivity 5 Q: What are the top network/data center-related challenges and obstacles that your organization is facing? Source: 2018 State of the Network Study, Network World Up from 18% in 2017
- 6. IT Budgets Continue to Show Growth 6 Q: How willyour organization’s total IT budget change over the next 12 months? AND Q: You mentioned that your overall IT budget will change in the next 12 months compared to the past 12 months. What percentage will this change by? Source: 2018 State of the Network Study, Network World Remain the same Increase Decrease 43% 50% 7% $137M Average IT budget 39% U.S. 49% Non-U.S. 5% U.S. 9% Non-U.S. 57% U.S. 42% Non-U.S.
- 7. Security, App Dev & Cloud Services Budgets Expect to Increase 26% 28% 30% 32% 34% 34% 36% 37% 37% 38% 40% 42% 42% 43% 46% 46% 47% 55% 60% 61% 61% 59% 49% 52% 57% 59% 56% 59% 58% 46% 52% 53% 39% 54% 43% 52% 43% 47% 33% 34% 25% 37% 12% 18% 15% 8% 5% 9% 2% 4% 16% 8% 5% 17% 2% 13% 1% 5% 5% 9% 4% 13% 1% 3% 5% 3% 3% 2% 1% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 5% 1% 3% 2% 1% 1% Systems Engineering Telecommunications IT Operations Database Network/SystemsManagement Internet/Intranet Business Continuity IT Governance Data Center Data Storage Architecture Programming (Development) Disaster Recovery Computing Hardware (servers, clients, mobile devices) Compliance Software (including Software-as-a-Service) Data Management/Analytics Machine Learning Cloud Services (PaaS, IaaS) Application Development Network Security Increase Remain the Same Decrease Not Sure 7 Q: Please indicate whether the percent of your organization’s total IT budget dedicated to the following areas will increase, decrease or remain the same over the next 12 months. Source: 2018 State of the Network Study, Network World
- 8. Ensuring Availability & Uptime is #1 Driver Fueling Network Investments 53% 53% 53% 51% 45% 44% 43% 41% 33% 33% 26% Ensuring Availability (uptime) Improving Data Security Improving Network Speed/Performance Ensuring Business Continuity Improving Customer Experience Reduce Operations Expense Improving IT Process Efficiency Improving Business Process Efficiency Improving Agility/Flexibility for react to Business Changes Enabling New Initiatives (i.e. IoT, Machine Learning) Enabling a Digital Business Approach 8 Q: Which ofthe following are primary drivers of your organization’s networking investments? AND Q: Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements. 1000+:61% <1000: 48% Source: 2018 State of the Network Study, Network World 1000+:43% <1000: 26% 1000+: 35% <1000: 20%
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