This IDC InfoBrief, based on a survey of 650 technology leaders across Europe, the US and APAC, opens with a striking finding:
Networking/Connectivity has emerged as the top technology priority for APAC organizations, with 43% of those surveyed planning increased investment in this area over the next 12 months. This surge in network investment shows companies now recognize that strong, flexible connectivity is fundamental for AI success. APAC businesses realize that their AI ambitions will be held back if their underlying network infrastructure cannot adequately manage the demands of AI workloads.However, the report also delivers a stark reality: 94% of companies surveyed report that their networks limit their ability to run large data and AI projects. This alarming statistic highlights a significant disconnect between APAC’s AI ambitions and the reality of their existing network capabilities. Organizations find that their current networks lack the agility, capacity, and performance necessary to support the intensive demands of AI, effectively creating a bottleneck that can result in lost productivity, increased costs, and missed business opportunities.
“This prioritization of networking reflects a critical shift in perspective. APAC businesses understand that AI success depends on the ability to move data, connect systems, and deliver applications with speed and reliability,” says
Eric Wong, President of Asia Pacific, Expereo. “With 9 out of 10 companies in APAC see their networks as a limiting factor, organizations must embrace more dynamic and agile solutions that can adapt to the evolving demands of AI. APAC has the ambition to lead in AI, but network infrastructure is the key to unlocking that potential. Organizations that prioritize network modernization will lead in the AI-driven future.”Additional takeaways from the IDC InfoBrief include:
1.
Half
of
the
surveyed
companies
face
financial
losses
from
unreliable,
outdated
networks.
This
finding
highlights
the
vulnerability
of
APAC
businesses
to
network
disruptions,
which
can
have
a
cascading
effect
on
AI-driven
operations.
In
an
AI-centric
world,
where
applications
are
often
mission-critical,
network
downtime
can
lead
to
significant
revenue
loss,
damage
to
reputation,
and
erosion
of
customer
trust.
2.
Critical
network
improvements
increasingly
outsourced
to
partners.
As
networks
grow
more
complex
and
skilled
talent
becomes
scarcer,
APAC
organizations
are
turning
to
managed
service
providers
for
expertise
and
support.
This
trend
underscores
the
importance
of
collaboration
and
highlights
the
value
of
partnering
with
experienced
providers
that
can
help
businesses
navigate
the
complexities
of
network
transformation.
3.
Networks
and
connectivity
must
improve
sustainability
impact
to
maintain
competitive
advantage.
APAC,
with
its
focus
on
sustainable
development,
faces
a
unique
challenge
and
opportunity.
Modernizing
network
infrastructure
can
help
contribute
to
sustainability
goals
by
improving
energy
efficiency,
reducing
carbon
emissions,
and
supporting
environmentally
responsible
business
practices.
For the full *IDC InfoBrief, Enterprise Horizons 2025: Technology Leaders Priorities: Achieving Digital Agility, doc #EUR253271325, March 2025, please visit: https://www.expereo.com/enterprise-horizons-2025
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