The Ultimate Guide to Network Infrastructure

2026 · Asian Edition

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.

Asian Network Infrastructure news
Analyst Insights
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · Network Infrastructure · EduTech
Last week
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Polaris Market Research · Network Infrastructure · UC
Last week
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC · Network Infrastructure · Semiconductors
Last month
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
IDC · Network Infrastructure · Storage
Last month
Claroty named Gartner Leader again for CPS protection
Gartner · Network Infrastructure · IoT Security
Last month
Expert columns
Supporting service providers with their global ambitions
By Mike Mills of Gamma
Last week
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
By Alan Pritchard of FarrPoint
This month
How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
Why businesses need wired, wireless, and power-over-ethernet (PoE) firewalls
By Leelin Thye of SonicWall
Last month
Upgrade advantage: More value, less effort for partners, MSPs & MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Resilience through diversity: How women are strengthening telecommunications
By Debra Freitas of Light Source Communications
Last month
Beyond infrastructure: Reimagining networks to drive real business impact
By Cindy Lee of Lumen Technologies
Last month
Upgrading firewalls into a high‑margin MSP revenue win
By Sarah Choi Director Product Marketinga and Mahpara Banday Inside Solutions Engineer – APJ Region of SonicWall
Last month
Namibia above and before space when it comes to data centers
By Peter Karon of Green Enterprise Solutions
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
AI pushes dense, decentralised & sustainable data centres
By Farokh Ghadially Vice President at Schneider Electric and Brendan Hogan Senior Manager at Dell Technologies
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
By Amelia Foss and Rakesh Ramesh of SonicWall
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand
By Dimitri Polydorou of Cisco
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
By Warren Aw of Epsilon
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Navigating the next wave: Five tech predictions for 2026
By Guy Danskine of Equinix
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Advancing our secure by design pledge: What's new in SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1
By Chirag Saxena of SonicWall
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: e2e-assure CEO on CNI defence from geopolitical cyberattacks
Discussing Cyber Criminal
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Discussing Virtualisation
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software
Discussing Trends & Predictions
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
Discussing Digital Transformation
Fri, 30th May 2025
Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
Discussing Edge Computing
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
Google Cloud opens Bangkok region in USD $1 billion push
About Cloud Services
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout
About Agricultural Technology
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Zyxel Nebula 19.30 boosts MSP multi-tenant control
About Firewalls
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Zyxel unveils Nebula 19.30 for advanced MSP management
About FWA
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks
About Cloud Services
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Japan-Singapore subsea cable project set to cost USD $1bn
About Cloud Services
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Zyxel refreshes GS1200 switches for smart home offices
About Storage
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
TP-Link, Freshtel bring WiFi 7 tri-band mesh to homes
About Unified Communications
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
HPE boosts retail resilience with new edge & core tech
About Data Protection
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
About Cloud Services
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
RETN & BBIX extend Asian peering to Hong Kong, Singapore
About Connectivity
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Forward Edge-AI delivers quantum device, wins fifth security patent
About Data Protection
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
StarHub & NeutraDC launch quantum-safe links for data across SEA
About Cloud Services
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
eight launches 10Gbps home internet in Singapore for SGD $28.80
About Customer service
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits
About Sustainability
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
NTT launches ultra-low latency APN InterLink for finance in Hong Kong
About Cloud Services
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Shingda Group boosts efficiency with Zyxel cloud network solution
About Firewalls
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Synology receives 4.7 rating in 2025 Gartner customer report
About Storage
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Quantum key distribution proven over 400G DWDM network in Japan
About Displays
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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