While data has long been the lifeblood of businesses – critical to making the right decisions at the right time to drive revenue, experiences, and outcomes – connectivity provides the means to keep that data in motion. And, connectivity has become a priority as employees, businesses, and consumers increasingly look for digital resiliency, where digital experiences are supported by ubiquitous, reliable and robust connectivity. Enterprise network must scale to support the ever-growing volume of data coming from both inside and outside the organization.
As businesses look ahead to 2023 and beyond, they face added stressors – from inflation and economic uncertainty, regional conflicts, supply chain constraints, and a shortage of workers and staffing that align to key skill sets. While these forces play a role in key decisions, IDC data shows that 81% of organizations are still prioritizing connectivity programs. We expect companies to continue to leverage those investments to automate key processes, transform workplaces, improve customer experiences, and increase corporate resiliency. Connectivity programs will embrace 5G, edge, and cloud infrastructure and services to keep data moving. More importantly, these programs will continue to improve efficiency and enable data to provide real-time insights to the business. As networks evolve and business needs scale or change, enterprise network and IT departments must align systems and processes. This will ensure business continuity, empower greater employee productivity, and help organizations quickly adapt to changing business environments and requirements.