CIOs Want A Platform That Combines AI, Networking, And Security
HelpNet Security, Monday, October 14th, 2024
While AI has captured the attention of the technology industry, the majority of CIOs and senior IT leaders are primarily focused on the convergence of networking and security, according to Extreme Networks.
The survey, fielded in July and August 2024, polled 200 CIOs and senior IT leaders across a variety of vertical markets and found that CIOs stack ranked their top three IT priorities for the second half of 2024 as 1) securing their enterprise network, 2) integrating network and security and 3) evaluating and deploying AI across their organization.
In fact, 88% of respondents said they desire a single integrated platform for networking, AI and security, reflecting increased industry demand for platformization, a robust integration ecosystem and a streamlined user experience.