AI is reshaping networks at every level, pushing data centers to their limits, redefining security strategies, and transforming how businesses manage infrastructure. In this edition of The Resilience Report, we explore the latest AI-driven trends in network management, insights from Opengear’s newest research, and upcoming industry events where you can connect with our team.
- AI Workloads Are Testing Data Center Limits: AI-driven operations are pushing data centers to the edge, with networking bottlenecks becoming a major concern. In Data Centre Solutions, Alan Stewart-Brown, VP EMEA at Opengear, discusses how AI’s growing demands are overwhelming traditional Ethernet networks, causing congestion and latency issues. Learn how data centers can adapt to keep pace with AI innovation.
- How Businesses Are Putting AI into Action: AI is transforming network management, but how are businesses actually implementing it? Manage IT Magazine explores how organizations are integrating AI into network operations, featuring insights from Opengear’s latest research. With executives and engineers often approaching AI adoption differently, aligning strategies will be key to maximizing its impact.
- AI and Network Management: The Latest Trends: From investment strategies to cybersecurity, AI is reshaping network management. IP Insider examines how businesses are integrating AI into their networks, highlighting findings from Opengear’s latest research. As adoption accelerates, companies are refining their strategies to enhance resilience and security.
- AI in Network Management: Are IT Leaders and Engineers Aligned? AI adoption is accelerating, but do IT leaders and engineers view its impact the same way? ITwelt.at explores how organizations are leveraging AI for automation, security, and efficiency—drawing from Opengear’s latest research. As AI investments grow, collaboration across teams will be essential to fully realize its benefits.
New Content from Opengear
- Ensuring Resilience in AI-Driven Data Centers: AI workloads are scaling fast, and even minor disruptions can impact performance, security, and efficiency. Opengear’s Smart Out of Band™ and Network Resilience Platform provide always-on access to critical infrastructure, ensuring uptime, secure connectivity, and seamless management. From centralized control to scalable deployments, Opengear delivers the foundation for AI-ready data centers.
- DTX Manchester | April 2–3, 2025: Join Opengear at the leading event for IT and digital transformation. Stop by booth C101 to see how our Network Resilience Platform delivers always-on connectivity, secure remote access, and streamlined network management. Don’t miss Alan Kinsey’s session for expert insights, and be sure to join us for happy hour and a prize draw.
- Data Center World | April 14–17, 2025: Visit Opengear at booth 590 at Data Center World in Washington, DC. This event brings together experts and solution providers to tackle the biggest challenges in digital infrastructure. Connect with industry leaders and discover how Opengear strengthens network resilience for always-on operations.
- DICE National Conference | May 20–22, 2025: Join Opengear at DICE: National, a premier summit focused on the future of digital infrastructure. Held at The National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA, this three-day event will explore key trends, opportunities, and innovations shaping the industry. Be sure to attend “Beyond Speed: Smarter AI Network Management” on May 20, 10:35–11:15 a.m., moderated by Mitch Densley, Principal Solutions Architect at Opengear.
- Cisco Live San Diego | June 8–12, 2025: Join Opengear at the San Diego Convention Center as we showcase solutions designed to ensure continuous network resilience. Explore the latest advancements in AI-powered networking and infrastructure management, and see how Opengear supports the networks of tomorrow.
- Info-Tech LIVE 2025 | June 10–12, 2025: Opengear will be at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for Info-Tech LIVE, where IT leaders gather to explore the impact of exponential technologies like generative AI. Join us to learn how Opengear helps organizations drive innovation with a resilient and intelligent network foundation.
- North American Data Centers See Record Growth: Data center demand is surging, with supply in primary markets increasing 34% year-over-year in 2024, according to CBRE. Construction is booming, with over 6,350 MW underway—more than double the previous year—while vacancy rates hit a record-low 1.9%. AI-driven workloads are reshaping the industry, influencing site selection and design as companies seek scalable power capacity and advanced connectivity. Emerging markets like Charlotte, Northern Louisiana, and Indiana are attracting investment due to tax incentives and power availability. A new report discusses how these trends are shaping the industry.
- GenAI in Network Management: Hype or Real Help? AI-driven automation promises to transform network management, but how close are we to realizing its full potential? The Fast Mode explores the role of Generative AI in telecom and enterprise networks, featuring insights from Catchpoint's Sergey Katsev. While AI can enhance incident response, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting, network complexity and trust in human expertise remain key challenges. The real opportunity lies in AI acting as a force multiplier—helping teams work smarter, not replacing them.
- The Future of Network Security in 2025: As AI, cloud, and even space-based networks push enterprise infrastructure beyond traditional boundaries, network security is evolving rapidly. CIO explores how organizations are shifting away from perimeter-based models, adopting Zero Trust, AI-powered automation, and quantum-resistant encryption to combat emerging threats. With SD-WAN and SASE playing a key role, businesses must take a holistic approach to securing an increasingly complex and distributed digital environment.
Stay tuned for more updates in the next edition of The Resilience Report.
