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
5G Use at the Edge Grows as Organizations Seek More Nimble Connectivity Approaches
Today’s edge sites conduct critical business and customer service functions, often performing local data collection and processing, distributing workloads, and providing real-time insights. With these expedient insights representing crucial competitive differentiation in many cases, recent research by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group revealed that 5G is viewed as an important enabling technology for strong connectivity at […]
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
Survey Results | December 19, 2024
2025 Technology Spending Intentions Survey
Infographic | December 19, 2024
2025 Technology Spending Intentions Survey
Research Brief | December 16, 2024
Cloud-native Firewalls Offer Promise, but Questions Remain
Research Report | December 13, 2024