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ESG Principal Analyst Bob Laliberte focuses on existing and emerging network technologies and application and network performance management solutions utilized by enterprises and service providers. He is particularly interested in software-defined and modern architectures that are driving the next wave of network and hybrid cloud infrastructure investments. Bob’s research spans from network trends for intelligent network automation across data center, campus, wireless, and WAN to the adoption of hybrid cloud infrastructure for on-premises clouds and the impact of AI/ML technologies in IT operations.
In his 30-year career, Bob has held several senior management roles in marketing, product management, and sales for software and technology companies conducting business in the US and internationally. Bob shares straightforward and thought-provoking insights that have made him a popular resource for IT vendors and the media alike.
2021 is headed for the history books, and we now turn our attention towards the new year. The last year—well to be more precise, the last two years—have brought about significant changes in network environments as digital transformation initiatives, cloud computing adoption, edge computing and hybrid work models impact how networks are acquired, deployed, and managed. The rate of change has only been matched by the pace of innovation as network technologies rapidly evolve to deliver enhanced functionality and secure experiences. As a result, there are a number of key technologies and architectures to follow in 2022.
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