The Ultimate Guide to Network Infrastructure
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Network Infrastructure News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
eir says summer event data use rises 24.4% in Ireland
Mobile networks are under growing strain as crowds at Ireland's biggest summer gatherings upload video, post online and check travel details more often.
Logicalis launches enterprise private 5G service in Ireland
Enterprises in Ireland can now buy dedicated 5G networks directly from Logicalis after a regulatory change opened spectrum to non-telecoms firms.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.
eir posts higher 2025 revenue as fibre, mobile grow
eir lifts 2025 profit as fibre and mobile growth drive revenue to EUR €1.35 billion and EBITDA to EUR €640 million amid cost cuts.
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
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
The Death of the Firewall
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
Recent Network Infrastructure News
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.
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.
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.
Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.
11:11 Systems wins Telarus best engineering team award
The recognition highlights how engineering support is shaping adviser sales in cloud and connectivity, with 11:11 Systems cited for helping win business.
The Cabling Group named Panduit Platinum Partner in Europe
The move gives the UK specialist sole Platinum status in Europe, strengthening its position as Panduit courts more enterprise network projects.
Tech Mahindra wins TM Forum award for AI assurance
The recognition highlights telecoms' shift towards customer- and revenue-led fault handling as operators juggle 5G, cloud and edge networks.