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Rethink Enterprise Networks for the Hybrid Workforce
Traditional network strategies are challenged by the fluctuating needs of a hybrid workforce, not to mention the demand bursts of video conferences and the requirement for an always-on connection to the cloud. And ensuring security across diverse work locations can be an added challenge.
But the opportunity of adopting flexible solutions that offer a consumption-based usage model and SLAs to back them up may be the answer. According to the Gartner report, "this shift in approach not only impacts the design of the network infrastructure but also emphasizes investments in specific capabilities within the network that diverge from traditional campus networks."1
Download a complimentary copy of the report and we believe you'll learn:
- Why shifting investment to take a "coffee shop" network approach may work best to support your branch office
- How a coffee shop network differs from a traditional campus network
- Why universal zero trust network access (UZTNA) is valuable for organizations with a cloud-first approach to application usage
- How a campus NaaS utility model can address underutilized network resources


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1 Gartner, Rethink Enterprise Networks for the Hybrid Workforce, Mike Liebovitz, Andrew Lerner, 28 August 2024