Gartner® Hype Cycle for Enterprise Networking, 2025
Finding it challenging to navigate the buzz in network innovation? You’re not alone.
From AI-driven network fabrics to agentic NetOps and universal ZTNA, it’s tough to cut through the noise and focus on what truly drives impact resulting in lack of material improvements.
In our opinion, the latest Gartner research highlights the 30 most hyped innovations in networking — and many align closely with what we’re seeing on the ground:
– SD-WAN has reached the plateau of productivity
– SASE is maturing rapidly
– SDCI is on track to be fully productive within 2 years
– Network AI Assistants are riding the peak of hype
Want to turn the hype into strategy? Download your complimentary Gartner report today — and let’s explore how you can extract real value from these trends.
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