{"id":14024,"date":"2025-02-06T09:07:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zayo.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=14024"},"modified":"2025-02-06T09:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:10:00","slug":"meeting-the-enterprise-market-with-scalable-and-secure-networks-insights-from-zayos-chief-sales-officer-brian-daniels","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/fr\/resources\/meeting-the-enterprise-market-with-scalable-and-secure-networks-insights-from-zayos-chief-sales-officer-brian-daniels\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting the Enterprise Market with Scalable and Secure Networks: Insights from Zayo&#8217;s Chief Sales Officer, Brian Daniels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a new year comes fresh challenges and opportunities for IT teams. The cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/28878\/expected-cost-of-cybercrime-until-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cybercrime will continue to rise<\/a>, AI is driving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciena.com\/insights\/blog\/2024\/networks-will-shape-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explosive network traffic growth<\/a>, and leading enterprises are continuing to digitally transform \u2013 and need the tools that can evolve with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Brian Daniels, Chief Sales Officer, at Zayo these trends are shaping how enterprises are investing in networking technologies and what they\u2019re investing in:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increasingly complex cyber threats<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/hackerpocalypse-cybercrime-report-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybercrime is on the rise<\/a>, with threats becoming more difficult to combat. During a Zayo webinar, cybersecurity experts raised concerns about the growing sophistication and frequency of attacks, urging organizations to adopt <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/resources\/outsmarting-the-terrifying-evolution-of-cybercrime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proactive measures<\/a> that secure every layer of their networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bandwidth-intensive applications like AI<\/strong>: As businesses integrate AI into their operations and expand hybrid work models, the need for scalable networks has never been greater, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/resources\/designing-resilient-and-scalable-network-solutions-for-finance-insights-from-zayos-solutions-architecture-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insights<\/a> from Zayo\u2019s Solutions Architecture Team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The moving target of digital transformation<\/strong>: It\u2019s becoming clear that digital transformation isn\u2019t a destination \u2013 it\u2019s a perhaps never-ending journey. Modern businesses require flexible networks to accommodate their needs now and in the future. This is pushing businesses to prioritize cloud-native solutions that increase agility, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/mckinsey-digital\/our-insights\/tech-forward\/building-the-cloud-ready-enterprise-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinsey Digital<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s dive a little deeper into where customers are investing thanks to these key trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cybersecurity: Weaving a Smarter Safety Net<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With remote work, IoT devices, and cloud applications demanding seamless and secure connectivity, traditional cybersecurity approaches no longer cut it. These trends are creating new vulnerabilities and attack surfaces, creating an increasingly complex environment for businesses to secure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;In addition, DDoS attacks continue to become more sophisticated and frequent. According to Zayo\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/newsroom\/ddos-attacks-surge-106-from-h2-2023-to-h1-2024-reveals-new-zayo-data\/\">data<\/a>, DDoS attacks surged by 106% from H2 2023 to H1 2024. Factors like AI-driven cybercrime, geopolitical tensions, and hacktivism are only increasing the frequency and intensity of these incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zayo customers rely on a variety of tools to help identify vulnerabilities, enforce SLAs, and optimize operations, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/resources\/sse-sase-sd-wan-and-a-host-of-vendors-to-piece-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SSE<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Security Service Edge) solutions<\/strong> to integrate network security across cloud and on-premises environments and <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/services\/managed-edge\/sase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Managed SASE<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Secure Access Security Edge)<\/strong> to reduce complexity by combining network performance and security into a unified framework. While companies used to focus on taking a piecemeal approach to edge, more are seeing the mandate to address edge networking and security at once. Daniels shares, \u201cIt used to be \u2018I only have the budget to do SD-WAN now, and then we\u2019ll add security later.\u2019 Now, a lot of CIOs, CTOs, and CEOs are coming together and saying, we can\u2019t delay security, we need to do it all at once.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network observability tools<\/strong> like Zayo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/zinsights-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zInsights<\/a> portal to gain observability and control of network health and performance. Built on AI and machine learning with a data lake completely secure within the Zayo ecosystem. Daniels says about our unique, market-leading zInsights tool, \u201cWe have a lot of insights into not only how the network is performing but how applications that rely on those networks are performing, as well, because we correlate all that data with AI and machine learning. We were doing that before AI and ML was cool.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network-based <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/services\/network-connectivity\/ddos-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DDoS Protection<\/strong><\/a> that scrubs malicious traffic at the core and protects traffic across network vendors. To combat increasingly complex cybercrime like DDoS attacks, businesses are rethinking their cybersecurity strategies. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing a growing trend where businesses are no longer treating security as an afterthought\u2014they\u2019re approaching it holistically,\u201d says Daniels, highlighting that today, companies are accelerating investments in smarter defense strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These solutions enable businesses to take a more proactive approach to defend against threats. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about stopping attacks\u2014it\u2019s about creating a secure foundation that empowers businesses to adapt and thrive,\u201d Daniels explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scalability: The Race to Keep Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rapid adoption of AI workloads, the automation of distribution centers, and the shift to hybrid work models are just some of the factors that have created unprecedented demand for bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale of bandwidth and the technical requirements have gotten infinitely more complex.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe scale of bandwidth and the technical requirements have gotten infinitely more complex,\u201d says Daniels. He explains that these challenges are driving businesses to adopt modern solutions to help them scale in a world where downtime isn\u2019t an option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve seen customers eclipse their network capacity, driving demand for dedicated infrastructure that offers more control and flexibility,\u201d says Daniels. Innovations in Wavelength capacity that enable faster turn-up like Zayo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/resources\/waves-on-demand-by-zayo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waves On Demand<\/a>, he says, enable businesses to expand bandwidth quickly\u2014sometimes in as little as a week to meet the demands of today and tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some customers, a standard wavelengths offering doesn\u2019t cut it. For those customers, Zayo stands up <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/services\/fiber-transport\/private-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private dedicated networks<\/a>. This gives them dedicated fiber and dedicated equipment for even more scalable and secure bandwidth. As bandwidth needs boom, we anticipate the demand for this solution to follow suit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Network infrastructure providers aren\u2019t the only ones facing the crunch of bandwidth demand \u2013 data centers are seeing striking demand for their services. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/technology-media-and-telecommunications\/our-insights\/ai-power-expanding-data-center-capacity-to-meet-growing-demand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinsey<\/a> estimates AI will contribute to global demand for data center capacity more than tripling by 2030. In response, Zayo is continuously building new connections between data centers and new metro markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re investing in a lot of unique offerings that will mean highly scalable, up to 100G SLA connections between edge locations and between data centers on a layer two and layer three platform that\u2019s highly differentiated in the market,\u201d Daniels explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexibility: Building Networks That Bend Without Breaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ongoing digital transformation requires agile infrastructure and networking technologies equipped to evolve with changing needs. With more cloud-based applications deployed to support remote and hybrid workforces and automation, innovative companies need not only fiber infrastructure that can scale flexibly, but equally agile solutions that layer on top of foundational networks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/resources\/what-is-sd-wan-software-defined-wide-area-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SD-WAN<\/a> solutions, for example, enable innovative organizations to achieve greater flexibility and agility by optimizing network performance, simplifying management, and allowing seamless connectivity across multiple locations. In an era when the headquarters and a few branch offices aren\u2019t the only places employees work, a virtualized WAN solution is critical to network success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, IT ecosystems are far more complex than they were a decade or two ago. <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/resources\/navigating-digital-transformation-continuous-support-for-continuous-connectivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managed services<\/a> options provide companies with even more flexibility. That\u2019s why at Zayo we\u2019re finding more organizations are choosing to bring in network engineering experts to supplement their teams and improve their networks\u2019 efficiency and reliability with additional management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniels says about Zayo\u2019s managed services options, \u201cWe provide a more scalable bandwidth model for folks that would like to have a fiber optic backbone that they own and manage themselves but don\u2019t have the operational capability to do so. For those customers, we take on that operational burden in the form of a managed network model.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When enterprises engage with Zayo for <a href=\"https:\/\/zayoustrans.burbledev.com\/services\/managed-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managed Edge services<\/a>, for example,&nbsp; Zayo assists in designing, deploying, monitoring, and managing network solutions from the edge to anywhere. Acknowledging that network solutions aren\u2019t one-size-fits-all, we offer a spectrum of edge network management options and a wide range of SASE, SSE, and SD-WAN vendors to provide the right solutions for our customers\u2019 unique needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zayo\u2019s Roadmap for 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to the year ahead, Daniels highlights a few key areas that Zayo will focus in response to the latest trends:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meeting AI-based capacity demands:<\/strong> \u201cThe tailwinds within the cloud and AI space are going to be really meaningful for Zayo. Providing scalable bandwidth between key locations has always been our players.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enabling capacity that\u2019s fast to turn-up: <\/strong>Zayo aims to continue shattering industry standards by enabling faster turn-up of our 400G Wavelength capacity in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meeting customer needs with a holistic, modern edge-core-cloud portfolio: <\/strong>We\u2019ll continue to anticipate what\u2019s next for our customers with a modern portfolio of networking services that help our customers innovate and remain connected at every layer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perspective underscores how Zayo\u2019s approach isn\u2019t just about building networks\u2014it\u2019s about empowering businesses to harness the possibilities of tomorrow, unlocking breakthroughs in technology and shaping a future where seamless connectivity drives innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready for what\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demands on IT networks are growing, but so are the solutions. From smarter security strategies to scalable and flexible infrastructure, the trends shaping 2025 are all about empowering businesses to thrive in a fast-moving, always-connected world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zayo is building smarter networks to meet the demands of AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise needs. 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