Every journey has a destination -- but what if the place you’re headed, the objective you’re seeking, is by its very nature meant to stay in motion? That’s the apparent contradiction at the crux of this third and final episode of Network Transformation: A Roadmap for the Agile Connected Enterprise, proudly presented by IDC and Spectrum Enterprise. 

Join host Rohit Mehra, Group Vice President for IDC’s Worldwide Network and Telecommunications research practice, co-host Paul Hughes, Research Director, the Future of Connectedness at IDC, and special guest Andrew Craver, Vice President of Enterprise Segment Marketing at Spectrum Enterprise, as they wrap up their in-depth discussion about the ever-evolving connectivity needs of modern enterprises.

In part one, they tackled the nuts and bolts of building resilient and reliable high-speed networks. In part two, they examined the ways in which those network improvements translate directly into positive outcomes for your organization. Now, listen in to hear how the concept of data in motion can enable better experiences for employees, clients, and partners. You’ll also find out where most organizations are at in their modernization journeys, and learn about the biggest obstacles they’re likely to encounter along the way.

It’s a surprising statistic given the world’s growing reliance on resilient and scalable connectivity, accelerated by the shift to remote work. But according to IDC research, less than one-fifth of organizations are currently at what can be considered an ‘advanced’ stage of their connectivity journeys. So how can they go the distance? What kind of investment is needed? And which technologies need to be prioritized?

On this second episode of Network Transformation: A Roadmap for the Agile Connected Enterprise, host Rohit Mehra, Group Vice President for IDC’s Worldwide Network and Telecommunications research practice, and co-host Paul Hughes, Research Director, the Future of Connectedness at IDC, are joined once again by Andrew Craver, Vice President of Enterprise Segment Marketing at Spectrum Enterprise, to continue their in-depth exploration of the latest connectivity trends and technologies.

Together, they cover a wide range of topics, including the growing importance of technologies like SASE and SD-WAN, the role of cloud-based applications and multi-cloud networking, why you should leave network management to 3rd party experts, and how to ensure any improvements deliver the intended results. After all, it’s one thing to overhaul your networking infrastructure -- it’s very much another to ensure that those upgrades actually benefit your business.

In today's fast-paced, highly-distributed world, digital networks have become the backbone of business, powering everything from social media and e-commerce to banking and healthcare. But the growing need for speed, scalability, and security brings with it a serious challenge: organizations need to ensure their networks can deliver the performance and reliability that both customers and employees have come to expect.

On this series premiere episode of Network Transformation: A Roadmap for the Agile Connected Enterprise, host Rohit Mehra, Group Vice President for IDC’s Worldwide Network and Telecommunications research practice, sits down with IDC’s Paul Hughes, Research Director, the Future of Connectedness, and Andrew Craver, Vice President of Enterprise Segment Marketing at Spectrum Enterprise, for the first in a three-part conversation designed to arm you with actionable intelligence and real-world examples to drive connectivity forward at your own organization.

Together, they examine the evolution of networks from all possible angles, tackling everything from the latest security risks and efficiency challenges to the tension between established and emerging technologies. Whether you're a network engineer, IT manager, CTO, or simply an enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the challenges and opportunities that organizations face in building the resilient and reliable high-performance networks needed to do business today.

Is your organization 100% ready to provide the kind of contextual, digital experiences to customers, employees, and partners that are critical to doing business in our new, distributed reality? If your answer is anything other than an emphatic “yes” — this show is for you.

Welcome to Network Transformation: A Roadmap for the Agile Connected Enterprise, a new, three-part series from the thought leaders at IDC in partnership with Spectrum Enterprise. Hosted by IDC’s Rohit Mehra and Paul Hughes, and featuring Andrew Craver from Spectrum Enterprise, this podcast is designed to provide actionable advice and expert technical advice to  IT managers, network engineers, CIOs, CTOs, Infrastructure Leaders, Cloud Architect Leaders, and anyone else with a vested interest in improving  their organization’s digital capabilities.

So join these industry leaders as they race to help other organizations navigate the exciting world of secure, scalable, resilient network transformation… Because the future of connectedness isn’t a destination, it’s a journey, and this is your roadmap. So let’s get moving!