With the integration of diverse technologies, proliferation of IoT devices, and rise of data-intensive applications, network operations have become highly complex. And, incorporating the additional challenges of security and extensibility presents a strain on already limited resources.

5 ways to gain new efficiencies and insights

In the last 12 months, most organizations have experienced 7 or 8 security breaches that resulted in data loss or downtime. This sobering statistic, recently published by Ponemon Institute in the report, The 2025 Global Study on Closing the IT Security Gap, sponsored by HPE, highlights how important it is for organizations to close cybersecurity gaps that can expose them to risk and leave them vulnerable to threats.

The 2023 business climate was ripe with innovation, disruption, and challenging macro-level conditions, with ever-increasing pressure on IT departments to accelerate business transformation. In this environment, it's critical to be on top of industry trends and innovations to stay competitive.