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Report finds 83% of business executives expect AI-powered networking to bolster digital transformation initiatives
SAN JOSE, Calif. – October 14, 2025 – Today, Nile, a visionary in the enterprise networking space providing organizations with secure, AI automation-driven wired and wireless solutions, announced the availability of its commissioned research report, an IDC Info Snapshot, highlighting the transformative role of AI in modern enterprise networking. The report, Unlock Business Agility, Simplicity, and Resiliency Through AI-Powered Network as a Service, emphasizes how true NaaS architectures unleash AI automation, efficiency, and resiliency to power digital business initiatives.
According to IDC research, enterprises are rapidly embracing AI-driven networking:
- 79% of respondents believe AI capabilities must fuel their network automation efforts.
- 83% say business executives expect AI to bolster network support for digital business initiatives.
- 48% prefer AI-powered network management that can autonomously execute problem remediation and optimization
“Legacy networks are holding AI back,” said Brandon Butler, Senior Research Manager, Enterprise Networks, IDC. “Enterprises shifting to a true AI-powered NaaS approach can unleash AI automation, efficiency and performance.”
Nile’s modern secure NaaS architecture is built for the AI-era
Nile’s Zero Trust Fabric embraces several industry first concepts with a radically simplified and standardized architecture that unifies wired/wireless, IoT/OT and network/security while providing deterministic performance. This acts as a force multiplier for AI-powered operations.
Further, Nile’s AI-Ops for Lifecycle services and cloud-delivered secure networking services come together to deliver autonomous “hands-off” operations that reduce the need for configuration.
For enterprises that are dealing with dynamic changes and are challenged with constraints in budget and resources, Nile Secure NaaS powered by AI can augment their lean IT organizations.
“It’s good to see Nile’s strategic direction and architecture be validated by IDC’s research findings”, said Shashi Kiran, Chief GTM officer at Nile, “Everyday, we’re seeing growing demand for AI-powered autonomous networks with secure NaaS emerging as the preferred approach for business transformation.”
For more information about Nile’s secure Network-as-a-Service platform, visit nilesecure.com..
About Nile
Nile is leading a fundamental shift in the networking industry, challenging decades-old conventions to deliver a radically new approach. By eliminating complexity and rethinking how networks are built, consumed, and operated, Nile is pioneering a new category designed for a modern, service-driven era. With a relentless focus on simplicity, security, reliability, and performance, Nile empowers organizations to move beyond the limitations of legacy infrastructure and embrace a future where networking is effortless, predictable, and fully aligned with their digital ambitions. For more information, visit nilesecure.com.
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