Originally posted on Pipeline Pub
By: Carlie Shooner
As the season of annual resolutions kicks off, it’s time to evaluate and set new goals for many things — among them, perhaps your network configuration. With 2025 in full swing, we predict the digital landscape will continue to ramp up in terms of innovation, new technologies, and demand. Though your network may be performing well at the moment, what works now, or even exceeds expectations, may not work as the landscape shifts and the industry evolves. If the goals you have set for your enterprise are centered around growth, network transformation should be top of mind to be able to achieve that growth as technology rapidly evolves.
More than simply upgrading hardware, transforming your network involves a fundamental overhaul of network architecture, protocols and technologies, with the goal of creating a more agile, scalable and secure network that easily adapts to support modern applications and services. Examples may include the incorporation of enhanced security protocols, the integration of cloud or 5G technologies and/or the incorporation of software-defined networking. Rather than maintaining the status quo and catching up to changes in the landscape, continuous evaluation of your network performance and transformation initiatives can make you a pioneer in the industry, staying ahead of your competitors and prepared to handle challenges that may not even exist right now.
Network transformation is not only critical for enhancing your overall performance on a day-to-day basis, but also essential to ensure that you can prevent disruptions. Two key aspects will determine the success of your network transformation initiative: strategic data center placement and the cultivation of strong carrier relationships. Concentrating on these areas enables you to significantly improve your network efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver superior services.
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