State of AI for Networking 2026: Annual Survey Reveals New Insights and Imperatives

AI is changing IT operations, and our State of AI for Networking 2026 report shows how leaders are using AI to achieve efficiency, security, and fast ROI. With insights from 200 technology executives, our second annual report highlights where AI delivers results, the growing trust in agentic AI, and how organizations are preparing for future automation. Key findings include:

• 90% of organizations report positive ROI from AI in networking—and 63% see returns within a quarter or less
• 79% have deployed AI agents, with leaders already handing off performance optimization, security automation, and troubleshooting tasks
• Efficiency, security posture, and staff productivity top the list of benefits as teams shift toward more strategic, analytics-driven roles

Download the full report to uncover the data, trends, and strategies shaping AI-powered networking in 2026.