Fragmented Security and Networking Costs Enterprises Dearly, Versa Report Finds — Versa Networks Inc.

Event summary

99% of enterprises prioritize unifying security and networking, but only 30% have executed on this strategy.
35% of organizations suffered a security breach in the past year due to gaps between security and networking teams.
53% of enterprises report higher operational costs from managing redundant and overlapping tools.
73% of critical projects were delayed or derailed by integration complexity.

The big picture

The report highlights a growing industry trend where AI is acting as a forcing function, compelling networking and security teams to collaborate more closely. The structural inefficiencies of fragmented systems are no longer just cost inefficiencies but are now measurable drivers of risk and delay. Enterprises that successfully unify their security and networking platforms stand to gain a competitive advantage, turning AI from a source of exposure into a strategic asset.

What we're watching

Convergence Execution: The pace at which enterprises will bridge the gap between prioritizing and implementing unified security and networking platforms.
AI-Driven Collaboration: How AI will further expose and exacerbate the structural liabilities of fragmented networking and security environments.
Vendor Consolidation: Whether organizations with 50+ vendors will accelerate consolidation efforts to reduce integration complexity and policy enforcement inconsistencies.