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The challenge
Your organization faces increasing pressure to support bandwidth-intensive applications, secure a growing number of connected devices, and maintain network uptime. Legacy network hardware often lacks the capacity, security features, and automation capabilities required to meet these demands. This leads to network bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and increased operational costs, hindering your ability to innovate and compete effectively. Investing in modern network hardware is crucial for building a resilient and agile infrastructure.
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44%
of firms report an hour of downtime costs $1M+
21 days
average downtime following a ransomware attack
$10M
average cost of a data breach in the US in 2025
The solution
Hardware addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.
Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP)
ZTP enables hardware to automatically download configurations and security policies upon connection, eliminating the need for on-site IT technicians during deployments.
Multi-tenancy and virtualization
This capability allows a single physical device to be divided into multiple virtual networks, isolating different types of traffic for security and compliance.
Integrated SASE and ZTNA
Modern hardware natively supports Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), verifying user and device identity before granting resource access.
High availability and stateful failover
Redundant control planes and rapid switching to backup connections (under 2 seconds) ensure continuous application sessions without interruption.
Aiops and predictive telemetry
Hardware streams telemetry data to a centralized AI engine, predicting failures and recommending optimizations for proactive network management.
Deployment flexibility
Solutions should be managed via public cloud, private cloud, or on-premises controllers, offering deployment options suitable for various organizational needs.
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How to evaluate hardware
1
Deployment flexibility
Evaluate whether the solution can be managed via a public cloud, a private cloud, or a local on-premises controller to meet specific security and regulatory requirements.
2
Integration ecosystem
Prioritize vendors with documented integrations with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools and identity providers to streamline network management and security operations.
3
Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Consider power consumption, IT staff time for management, and recurring software licenses for security features, in addition to the initial hardware price.
4
Vendor stability and roadmap
Assess the vendor's financial health and investment in innovation (e.g., AI and automation) to ensure the hardware remains viable and doesn't become obsolete prematurely.
Questions to ask suppliers
Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.
Hardware RFP guide- How does your platform handle Shadow AI and unmanaged IoT devices?
- What specific process do you use for failback after an outage?
- Can you demonstrate API-level exposure for integrating network events into our security orchestration workflows?
- In our specific industry, how do your hardware and management platform assist in maintaining audit readiness for regulations like HIPAA or PCI DSS?