As enterprises continue to migrate workloads to cloud environments, they are reaping significant benefits, such as scalability, agility, and the ability to deploy applications in near real-time. However, these advantages are often undermined by the limitations of legacy networks. Traditional networks, restricted by long-term contracts and inflexible delivery timelines, are no longer fit for purpose in a cloud-driven world.

Software as a Service (SaaS) is growing at a rapid rate with businesses increasingly reliant on cloud-based solutions. According to the 2024 State of SaaS Growth report, organisations globally now use an average of 371 SaaS applications. This surge in adoption means that IT leaders are tasked with managing a more complex environment, which comes with a suite of challenges. To ensure the performance, security and reliability of these services, network connectivity is critical.