Benchmark Study Reveals Open Infrastructure at the Core of Data Center Transformations

Cumulus Networks, the leaders in building open, modern, and scalable networks, today released research conducted by Researchscape International that shows IT leaders have reached the breaking point with proprietary infrastructure and open networking is their new norm. While more than half of technology leaders are interested in adopting more open technology, 70% of companies are beginning to use open networking solutions to modernize their data centers to increase agility and scalability. Proprietary Infrastructure Stifling InnovationTechnology limitations within the data center are often cited as a key roadblock adopting latest technology such as AI and 5G. Networking infrastructure, in particular proprietary solutions, is not immune to this as 60% of companies are not getting what they need from their current network. As enterprises upgrade their networks to take advantage of innovative technologies, they're not going back to legacy vendors. The challenges IT currently faces with proprietary networking solutions include: