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To better understand how business leaders view and value their enterprise network , Aruba surveyed 200 UK-based international business decision-makers .

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This comes as 81 % of business leaders state that their organisation needs high levels of Digital Transformation and innovation to succeed in the next 12 months , but far less expect to achieve this . In fact , almost a third ( 32 %) anticipate moderate transformation at best .

Meanwhile , the pressure to digitise has never seemed higher . With 93 % of respondents agreeing their business is demanding more of technology postpandemic and 68 % saying that they are looking to IT to deliver more data insights , it is perhaps unsurprising that 73 % have concerns about their organisation ’ s ability to keep up with the latest technology and digital requirements .

Similarly , 53 % stated that they don ’ t fully understand how the network can help drive innovation – despite 50 % believing that access to data is fundamental to unlocking new revenue streams over the next 12 months .

Feeling the disconnect

The potential consequence of this disconnect can be seen in organisation investment strategies for the year . While 50 % of business leaders say they are planning to increase spend on digital initiatives in 2023 , only 25 % say they ’ ll be putting corresponding investment into their network infrastructure .

With many respondents ( 59 %) saying employees experience weekly workplace connectivity issues , only 29 % believing their organisation is capable of seamless connectivity and only 21 % strongly agreeing that their organisation has the necessary flexibility , the danger of this disconnect starts to become clear if networks are allowed to languish in need of modernisation .

Beyond Connectivity

A lack of understanding from business leaders on the value of the network presents huge risks to digital transformation initiatives .

As they battle to transform , leaders fail to recognize the impact of their network

of business leaders have only a functional or limited understanding of the enterprise network .

of respondents agree that businesses are demanding more of technology post-pandemic .

25 % 81 %

believe access to data is fundamental to unlocking new revenue streams over the next 12 months — but over half ( 53 %) don ’ t have a full understanding of how the network can help drive innovation . of leaders state that their organization needs high levels of digital transformation and innovation to succeed in the next 12 months .

Meanwhile , pressure is mounting from all sides

93 %

say businesses are looking to IT to deliver more data insights .

But this knowledge gap risks their ability to deliver

50 %

And jeopardizes digital transformation efforts

59 %

68 %

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32 %

anticipate moderate levels of transformation at best .

73 %

have concerns about their organization ’ s ability to keep up with the latest technology and digital demands .

agree that technology and enhanced digitalization are essential to employees being able to do their jobs — but only 61 % say they fully understand the relationship between employee productivity and the network .

of respondents said employees experience weekly workplace connectivity issues , and despite identifying them as some of the top pre-requisites of a modern workplace :

The survey , which features responses from 200 international business leaders , examined a number of areas in which the network has the potential to deliver against these demands and assessed the recognition of this outside of IT leadership .

The network as a tool for productivity and innovation

Business leaders agree that technology and enhanced digitalisation are now essential to employees being able to do their jobs ( 71 %). However , despite its role in connecting both employees and the technology they need , only 61 % say they fully understand the relationship between employee productivity and the network .

“ In response to pressure from all sides , organisations across the world have big plans for their Digital Transformations this year ,” said Larry Lunetta , Vice President Portfolio Solutions Marketing at Aruba . “ They want to increase employee productivity through hybrid working , deliver better data analysis to uncover new revenue streams , unlock operational efficiencies to make cost savings , reduce their energy output to become more sustainable and much more . And they know they need to continue to invest in technology to make this possible . But to reach their business objectives they need the support of an innovative , agile and optimised network . With that in place , the likelihood of a successful Digital Transformation is greatly increased .” �

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Only 29 % believe their organization is capable of delivering seamless connectivity .

50 % of respondents are planning to increase spend in digital initiatives in 2023

Only 43 % believe their organization can deliver the tools and technologies for collaboration .

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Just 35 % believe their organization can deliver flexible enterprise security .

only 25 % said that they ’ ll be putting corresponding investment into their network infrastructure

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