Key Findings and TrendsBeyond the AI Hype, Security Remains Top Priority:34% of CIOs ranked securing the network as their number one priority, while 22% of respondents ranked integrating networking and security as their second biggest priority. CIOs overwhelmingly desire a single platform to incorporate GenAI and security into their network operations. 88% of respondents said they would prefer a single integrated platform for networking, AI and security. In terms of ranking the most important features of a cloud networking platform,58% said they want a cloud networking platform that integrates AI and security. 55% cited the option of a Network Infrastructure as a Service model (NIaaS)45% ranked security within their top three priorities.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 10, 2024 08:48 UTC