Multi-cloud hybrid cloud environments, microservices architectures, the rapid growth in the number of mission-critical applications, and the sudden surge in remote work have made enterprise networks exponentially complex. These networks are often not designed to handle the variety of physical and wireless media that’s become common today, for instance, the number of video calls, data transfer through screen sharing, etc.

If 2020 was a year of turbulence, 2021 was the year of complete digital transformation. Enterprises across the globe focused their efforts on enabling stellar digital experiences — both to customers and internal stakeholders alike. This had a significant impact on the IT landscape. The number of applications that were ‘mission-critical’ increased overnight. In a recent survey, respondents said that they have an average of 71.4 mission-critical applications.