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title: "U.K. Firms Adopt AI-Enabled Software-Defined Networks"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293450024.md"
description: "UK enterprises are adopting AI-enabled software-defined networks, transitioning from standalone SD-WAN to unified architectures integrating SASE and edge networking. This shift supports resilient, cloud-first operations with enhanced automation and security. ISG's 2026 report identifies BT Business, Capgemini, Colt, Computacenter, NTT DATA, Orange Business, and Vodafone as leaders across managed SD-WAN, edge technologies, and SASE quadrants."
datetime: "2026-07-22T09:05:30.000Z"
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# U.K. Firms Adopt AI-Enabled Software-Defined Networks

In London, it has been reported that companies in the United Kingdom are increasingly embracing unified networks to enhance visibility, governance, and automation within their hybrid and multicloud setups. According to ISG, this trend is on the rise, indicating a shift towards more efficient and integrated network solutions in the business sector.

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