The Ultimate Guide to Network Infrastructure

2026 · Irish Edition

Network Infrastructure forms the essential backbone that supports the rapid flow of data and connectivity across modern enterprises and service providers. As businesses embark on digital transformation journeys, the demand for robust, efficient, and scalable network infrastructure has never been more critical to ensure business agility, productivity, and security.

Recent advancements highlight a strong focus on software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), and cloud-based solutions that promise enhanced performance, automation, and cost-efficiency. These technologies are enabling organizations to streamline branch office connectivity, optimize cloud integrations, and improve network visibility and security.

Energy efficiency and sustainability in network operations are gaining momentum, addressing concerns over rising IT energy consumption. Concurrently, emerging trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and intent-based networking are transforming network management, allowing predictive insights, automation, and enhanced user experience.

The proliferation of 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing are expanding the scope and complexity of network infrastructure, necessitating new approaches to cyber resilience, security, and real-time analytics. The ongoing evolution ensures that network infrastructure remains a dynamic field where technology, strategy, and innovation converge to empower businesses of all sizes.

Explore insightful stories, expert analyses, and case studies to stay informed about the latest network infrastructure developments shaping the future of connectivity and digital business.

Irish Network Infrastructure news
Analyst Insights
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC · Network Infrastructure · Semiconductors
Last month
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
IDC · Network Infrastructure · Storage
Last month
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
Gartner · Network Infrastructure · IoT Security
Last month
Expert columns
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
By Alan Pritchard of FarrPoint
2 days ago
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
By Kevin Janzen of Globant
5 days ago
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last week
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
By Mark Hopkins of Dell Technologies Ireland
This month
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
By Debra Freitas of Light Source Communications
Last month
Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
By Sarah Choi Director Product Marketinga and Mahpara Banday Inside Solutions Engineer – APJ Region of SonicWall
Last month
Recent news
UK among cheaper markets in global broadband price league
About Mobile data
Yesterday
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networks
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
Equinix launches Fabric Intelligence for AI networking
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules
About Unified Communications
3 days ago
RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial
About Business Intelligence
5 days ago
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
About IT Industry
5 days ago
OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys
About Cloud Services
Last week
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Aria launches Deep Networking platform with USD $125 million
About Ethernet
Last week
Qualys warns exploitation is outpacing manual patching
About Firewalls
Last week
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
About Trends & Predictions
This month
Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026
About Productivity
This month
Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools
About Storage
This month
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
About Software Updates
This month
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
About Unified Communications
This month
Job moves
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Move at Cisco
Last week
Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium
Move at VIAVI Solutions
Last month
Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth
Move at Mimecast
Last month
Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Move at Eaton
Last month
TP Link expands Kieran Vineer role across UK & Ireland
Move at TP-Link
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Commvault names new leaders to drive North Europe cyber resilience
Move at Commvault
Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
NTT DATA appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to drive growth
Move at NTT Data
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Move at Microsoft
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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