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As enterprises increasingly shift from hardware-centric strategies to automation, security, and flexible migration paths, the wired and wireless LAN infrastructure market is undergoing a major transformation. Gartner’s latest Magic Quadrant report highlights how I&O leaders must adapt their network strategies to meet the demands of modern campus, branch, and remote-office environments.
Key takeaways include the rise of cloud-managed networks, growing reliance on automation and AI/ML-driven telemetry, and enhanced security capabilities such as zero trust principles, behavioural analytics, and secure segmentation of IoT/OT devices. Wi-Fi 6/6E remains dominant, with Wi-Fi 7 adoption expected to surge by 2027, driven more by future-proofing and marketing than actual business needs today.
Must-have capabilities now include IEEE-certified access points, multi-layer switching, cloud-based management, telemetry analytics, secure authentication (802.1X), and Day 2 operational efficiency. Optional capabilities like indoor location services, NaaS models, and ITSM integration are becoming differentiators.
These trends emphasise the need for scalable, secure, and flexible network infrastructure, shifting focus from hardware to intelligent, policy-driven connectivity that supports diverse users, applications, and devices across any environment.
For a deeper dive into Gartner’s full Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, download the report 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure | Juniper Networks US
Source: Gartner
