How do you measure the success of your network operations?

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End-user experience20%

Security risk reduction44%

Service quality20%

Improved network visibility11%

Cross-IT collaboration1%

Problem prevention2%

Other (please share below!)

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Director of IT in Banking10 months ago

Interesting. I'm honestly surprised at the number one response. While it's certainly a critically-important aspect of modern networks, it's not the core purpose for its existence.

Imagine buying a car based on the door locks and alarm.

I suppose it shows the state of the world we're in at the moment.

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