Extreme Networks is expecting this year to be a good year for those flogging network infrastructure.
While the current trend appears to be software and hosted applications the much predicted “death of hardware” might not be a thing in the networking world.
John Morrison, VP, Extreme Networks said that this year could see a shift in focus away from software and apps back to infrastructure.
“For 2019, the installed base of IoT devices is forecast to grow to almost 27 billion worldwide according to Statista. Most businesses are expecting growth in traffic on their Wi-Fi networks, and it’s crucial that they get prepared and implement a future-proof IT network”, Morrison said.
Morrison said that customers had to upgrade to the latest wifi, IEEE 802.11ax, and that could also create a need for more infrastructure spending.
“Implementing a solution that is compatible with on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments is equally important. In addition, for businesses who want to maximise the effectiveness of their network, they should also look to invest in intelligent solutions that utilise machine learning”, he said.
“With the right network technologies, businesses can roll out new applications with the click of a button and easily out-innovate their competitors which will ultimately help maintain their competitive edge”, he added.
