New Faces of Enterprise Connectivity: Convergence and Flexibility
AvidThink is pleased to introduce our latest research report, "New Faces of Enterprise Connectivity: Convergence and Flexibility" — a comprehensive examination of how enterprises are converging networking and security solutions across campus and WAN environments. This report provides actionable insights for IT leaders, network architects, and security professionals navigating the shift toward unified, cloud-managed platforms in an era defined by hybrid work, AI workloads, and escalating cyber threats.
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This report draws from AvidThink's exclusive Q4 2025 survey of 120 mid-market and large North American enterprises, featuring insights from IT managers, directors, network and security engineers, architects, CISOs, and CIOs. Combined with extensive vendor briefings and interviews with enterprises and managed service providers, our research delivers a ground-level view of how organizations are planning and implementing next-generation connectivity infrastructure.
Featured: Executive Interviews
As part of this report, we're pleased to include exclusive Q&A sessions with industry leaders who are shaping the future of enterprise connectivity:
Jeff Raymond, VP, EOS Software and Services, Arista Networks
Renuka Nardkani, Chief Product Officer, Aryaka Networks
Sunil Varanasi, Co-founder and CTO, Meter
Pankaj Patel, CEO and Shashi Kiran, CMO, Nile
These executives share their perspectives on software-first networking, managed SASE services, vertical integration, and Zero Trust architecture. Download the report to hear directly from them about the trends and technologies driving enterprise connectivity convergence.
Our report provides in-depth analysis and actionable insights on the following key topics:
The Case for Convergence: Understand why 80% of surveyed enterprises want integrated campus and WAN management, and how distributed applications, hybrid work, and multi-cloud complexity are accelerating this shift.
Key Technologies in Focus: Explore the latest developments in SASE, SD-WAN, ZTNA, Campus NaaS (Wi-Fi/Switching), and Private 4G/5G — and how they're converging into unified platforms.
Vendor Landscape Analysis: Navigate the competitive landscape across full-stack networking and security vendors, security-led SASE providers, networking-led vendors, and emerging Campus NaaS startups.
Adoption Challenges: Learn how enterprises are addressing legacy infrastructure integration, talent gaps, compliance complexity, and vendor lock-in concerns.
Future Outlook: Discover how AI/ML, Zero Trust expansion, and agentic automation will drive next-generation enterprise network transformation through 2026 and beyond.
Vendors Covered in This Report
Full-Stack Networking and Security Vendors: Cisco Systems, Fortinet, HPE Networking (Aruba, Juniper)
Security-Led SASE Vendors: Aryaka Networks, Cato Networks, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Versa Networks
Networking-Led Vendors: Arista Networks, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Extreme Networks, RUCKUS Networks
Campus NaaS Vendors:Join Digital, Meter, Nile, Ramen Networks, Shasta Cloud
Key Survey Findings
Our Q4 2025 North American enterprise survey reveals critical insights:
35% of organizations have already converged security and networking
80% are seeking integrated management of campus networking and WAN
59% rank compliance among their top three convergence challenges
33% have deployed SASE, with an additional 55% having deployments underway
To access our comprehensive analysis of the enterprise connectivity convergence landscape and gain actionable insights for your organization's network modernization journey, download the full report today. This resource is essential for enterprises evaluating SASE, SD-WAN, ZTNA, Campus NaaS, and private wireless solutions.
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