The Ultimate Guide to Network Infrastructure
A curated UK edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Network Infrastructure.
What to know about Network Infrastructure
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.
UK Network Infrastructure News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Southampton's We UC launches Olatti business platform
The shift gives the group full control of calls, messaging and meetings for small firms, with data kept on UK infrastructure.
TXO names Oliver Lemanski as Chief Executive Officer
The circular technology firm is betting on new leadership to drive overseas growth as telecoms operators seek more value from existing kit.
Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites
Reliable site access is set to keep Bewley Homes' growing developments connected from day one as it renews a decade-old UK Connect tie.
Boldyn rolls out 5G RedCap for livestock monitoring
Farmers in West Sussex can now spot heat stress earlier after a private 5G link put in-pen sensors on livestock buildings.
Sitehop launches national security unit for defence networks
Ageing defence networks could gain a faster layer of protection as the Sheffield firm targets legacy systems vulnerable to AI and quantum threats.
Ampito partners with Highlight on service observability
More than 5,000 customer connections will gain a single service view as Ampito replaces multiple monitoring tools with Highlight across its teams.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Network Infrastructure
Fortinet named Gartner Leader in hybrid mesh firewall
CloudBolt launches free cloud platform for 100 resources
Equinix launches managed AI cloud connectivity service
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe
Expert Columns
Translation over technology: The channel's most undervalued skill
Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
The Death of the Firewall
CX is an outcome of the network beneath it
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Network Infrastructure News
BeyondTrust links privilege data to CrowdStrike Falcon
Joint customers can now spot privileged identity risks alongside threat alerts in CrowdStrike Falcon, after BeyondTrust added new data feeds.
Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE
Poorly cleaned fibre connectors can trigger faults and extra field troubleshooting as Sticklers demonstrates tools for cable and broadband operators.
A10 launches AI Gateway for enterprise model control
Enterprises could get tighter control over AI spend and access as A10's gateway routes requests, tracks usage and enforces policy.
Riverbed launches Network 360 with AI observability
Existing customers can access AI-driven troubleshooting without a higher base price, as Riverbed bundles new observability tools into Network 360.
Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk
With most operators exposed to basic flaws, the paper warns telecom networks could face the same low-effort intrusions seen in US water systems.
Caller ID spoofing warning as phone security evolves
Businesses risk being misled into revealing information unless phone systems can verify caller identity across increasingly complex cloud-linked networks.
Highlight & IPTel add Webex monitoring for meeting rooms
Meeting room faults can now be spotted before staff notice them, as IPTel folds Cisco Webex devices into its Highlight monitoring platform.
Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance
Mixed fibre and copper networks get a single security hub as the new appliance targets small businesses and advanced users for USD $759.
Check Point warns of rising cyber attacks & AI risk
Organisations faced 2,422 cyber attacks a week in August as ransomware and phishing intensified, while AI use created fresh data exposure risks.
AI adoption puts pressure on campus and branch networks
Most organisations are unprepared for AI traffic surges, with 73% expecting campus and branch network capacity limits within two years.
Microsoft, DE-CIX launch Azure Metro in five cities
Customers in five cities gain backup Azure routes designed to keep AI and critical enterprise workloads online if one link fails.
Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring
Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.
Eclypsium flags 1,051 CVEs in infrastructure advisories
Revised guidance and remotely exploitable flaws are heightening the risk of widespread compromise across firewalls, routers and switches.
Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries
Routine parcel-status checks are shifting to WhatsApp, easing pressure on support teams as Overseas Express cuts enquiries by more than 60%.
Ciena survey: AI revenue & quantum-safe encryption
Most operators expect AI services to drive new revenue, but nearly half say optical network upgrades are critical to meet demand.
Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.
euNetworks adds green targets to €1.26 billion loan
The revised financing ties euNetworks' expansion plans to lower-carbon construction choices and ESG performance, covering about two-thirds of emissions.
Complex digital infrastructure slows financial firms' AI
Delays from tangled networks and legacy systems are costing financial firms revenue, compliance time and AI opportunities, a survey found.
TalkTalk Business & ARO to merge in GBP £200m deal
The combined group will serve more than 70,000 UK organisations, but the deal still needs clearance under the National Security Investment Act.
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Job Moves
LightSpeed Networks appoints Matthew Partridge as MD
Indigo appoints Nick Barton as Chief Revenue Officer
Expereo appoints Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer
SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
BT names new chiefs for Openreach & BT International
Paul North appointed as Zen Internet Partner Managing Director
Gcore appoints leading AI expert Prof Xu as Board Advisor
Comstor strengthens Europe team with key leadership hires
Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer
