"What AI, WiFi 7 Can Become Agents for Change in the Networking Industry

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What AI, WiFi 7 Can Become Agents for Change in the Networking Industry

As we enter a new year, the networking industry is poised for significant transformations. According to Gartner's "Top Technology Trends 2025," artificial intelligence (AI) will play a crucial role in managing network efficiency, performance, and security. In this blog post, we'll explore how AI, WiFi 7, and other trends are shaping the future of networking.

The Power of AI in Networking

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword; it's becoming an integral part of our daily lives. In the world of networking, AI is being used to enhance performance, security, and management. At Zyxel Networks, we've been leveraging AI for some time now to improve our products' self-diagnosis and healing capabilities. This enables our devices to sense when something is wrong and take remedial action or alert administrators.

AI is also helping us focus our research and development efforts on areas that will have the most positive impact. By gathering information from devices and analyzing it using AI tools, we're able to identify trends and optimize our products for better performance.

Enhancing Network Security

Security is becoming an increasingly critical aspect of networking. With AI-powered features, our WiFi 7 access points can quickly diagnose and troubleshoot common problems. Our Nebula cloud management platform also includes features like Connect & Protect Plus (CNP+), which allows administrators to apply security policies directly to an access point without changing anything else on the network.

The Rise of WiFi 7

In 2025, WiFi 7 is set to become the dominant standard, leaving WiFi 6 as a budget-friendly option. Our latest WiFi 7 access points offer superior bandwidth, low latency, and future-proofing, making them an attractive choice for organizations of all sizes.

Multi-Gig and Beyond

The increasing volume of traffic flowing across networks has driven the adoption of switches with ports that can support multiple gigabit speeds. This makes it easier to upgrade to new technologies like WiFi 7 and provides a level of future-proofing and investment protection. We expect to see multi-gig switches become even more popular in 2025.

Managed Services: The Future of Network Management

AI is accelerating the uptake of managed services in 2025. By using AI to alert administrators and technicians to potential issues or problems earlier, we're making it simpler to manage larger networks and multiple networks through our cloud-based Nebula platform. This allows technical staff to make better use of their time.

Growing Demand for 5G/LTE

While sales of 5G/LTE routers are still relatively small, they're fast-growing. These mobile devices are perfect for setting up a connection quickly, especially in situations where it may take some time for a fixed line to be installed. They're also ideal for remote areas with poor or non-existent broadband and fixed connections.

Conclusion

In 2025, AI will continue to play a key role in shaping the networking industry's future. However, underlying trends will focus on meeting higher bandwidth demand, future-proofing, and protecting investment. The continued move to managed services for both networks and security is another key trend that will shape the industry's future. As professionals in the field, it's essential to stay ahead of these trends and adapt to the changing landscape.

About the Author

Gary Chen is the regional head for Southeast Asia at Zyxel Networks, a global provider of secure, AI-powered networking solutions for small to medium businesses (SMBs) and the enterprise-edge.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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