Gaps in network visibility and security face the majority of IT teams, especially as remote and hybrid work continues, says the 2023 Network IT Management Report from Auvik. The report reveals that while 86% of the respondents support a remote workforce at least some of the time, only half are performing Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud monitoring or Wi-Fi management — critical components of the new enterprise network in today’s hybrid world.
SaaS and cloud applications, such as Salesforce, Slack, G Suite, Microsoft 365 and Zoom, are how employees are getting work done. These apps, as well as the Wi-Fi employees are using at home (or at a hotel, a coffee shop, etc.), pose potential security risks to the enterprise network, and thus IT teams must have visibility and solutions for enabling their workforce to be productive while minimizing risk. In recognition of this need and current gaps, 30% of the survey respondents reported that they are planning to invest in Wi-Fi management and/or SaaS and cloud-monitoring solutions within the next 12 months.