
Most enterprise networks were not built for AI-driven operations.
AI-centric infrastructure, Agentic NetOps, evolving security requirements and cloud-first connectivity models are reshaping enterprise networking strategy.
50% of organizations will use agentic NetOps with minimal human involvement, up from nearly 0% in 2025.
The Gartner report, 2026 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise Networking, outlines the strategic priorities organizations should focus on over the next 3–5 years.
AI-Centric Infrastructure: How AI workloads are changing networking performance, scalability, and operational requirements.
Agentic NetOps: Why intelligent automation and AI-driven operations are becoming strategic priorities for enterprise networking teams.
Evolving SASE and Security Models: How security architectures are evolving to support distributed users, devices, and AI-enabled operations.
Cloud-First Connectivity: What organizations should prioritize as WAN and cloud networking requirements continue to evolve.
Disclaimer:
Gartner, 2026 Strategic Roadmap for Enterprise Networking, By Karen Brown, Andrew Lerner, Tim Zimmerman, Mike Leibovitz, 17 October 2025
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