IDC BUSINESS VALUE SOLUTION BRIEF

Report: $14.2M in annual value; productivity boost equal to 95 employees

Read how real Forward Networks customers quantify their operational, compliance, and network performance benefits

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The Problem

Ever-evolving network infrastructure, network complexity, criticality, and costs are compounding pressure on networking budgets, while widening network talent gaps, and advancing network service requirements. Many enterprise IT teams tread water with stop-gap measures providing narrow and short-term impact.

The Solution

A mathematically-accurate network digital twin (Forward Enterprise) allowed users to regain visibility and increase reliability of their enterprise networks. Forward Networks customers saw substantial improvements in network administration (44% faster problem identification + remediation) and network deployment (77% faster deployment of HW, SW, and services).

Improved Staff Efficiency + Quality

"...Forward Networks enables quicker time to market across the market, with new functionalities, new customers we’re onboarding, new counterparties we need to connect to — there are efficiencies across all of these. Largely, we are able to avoid IT for IT’s sake.” -Forward Customer

Better Network
Performance + Reliability

Reducing Downtime: Forward Networks customers reported a 33% reduction inoccurrence of unplanned system downtime and 55% acceleration of timeneeded to remediate these incidents

IDC Business Value Regulatory Compliance

Tighter Regulatory Compliance

Save Time + Money: On average, compliance teams using Forward Enterprise were 10.4% more efficient, translating to a benefit of 4 FTEs. Coupled with a $100,000 IDC annual salary assumption, this translated into almost $400,000 of annual benefits.

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Business Value Highlights

IDC - The Business Value of Forward Networks

IT-related Benefits

• Accurately track inventory in a multi-vendor network

• Accomplish change management tasks with greater efficiency

• Improved ability to gather network data

• Create and update network-related documentation

Compliance Benefits + Vulnerability Management

• Removes lengthy process of information gathering

• Provides source of data for communicating with regulators

• Removes need to hire dedicated data collector

• Ensures audit compliance

Network Performance Improvements

• Better understanding of network environment and componenets

• 33% fewer system downtime incidents

• 55% faster incident resolution

Business and Operational Benefits

• Efficiently administer pre-and post-deployment checks

• Increased productivity and accuracy of application deployment

• Produce device utlization reports without lengthy process

Network Improvement KPIs

Improvement with Forward Networks

    
          Faster network deployment
          71%
        
          Faster problem identification and resolution
          44%
        
          Faster network planning, design, and testing
          36%
        
          Less unplanned downtime incidents per year
          33%
        
          Faster to resolve unplanned downtime incidents
          55%

Faster network deployment	71%
Faster problem identification and resolution	44%
Faster network planning, design, and testing	36%
Less unplanned downtime incidents per year	33%
Faster to resolve unplanned downtime incidents	55%

Top Business Benefits + The Financial Impact of Digital Twin Technology

$14.2M on average in benefits annually

83% reduction in productivity loss due to unplanned downtime

33% fewer unplanned downtime incidents

55% faster to resolve unplanned downtime

71%faster network deployment (HW, SW, and services)

34% more efficient incident response and troubleshooting teams

Elevate Your Organization’s Efficiency and Financial Impact with Digital Twin Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of network management, organizations are continually seeking ways to optimize their systems, reduce risk, and drive significant cost savings. Forward Networks is leading the charge with its cutting-edge digital twin technology, which offers transformative benefits for network management and optimization. By creating virtual replicas of your network infrastructure, digital twins provide unparalleled insights and drive both operational efficiency and financial impact.

industry recognition

Awards

Winner of over 20 industry awards, Forward Enterprise is the best-in-class network modeling software that customers love.

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Staying Ahead with Forward Networks

Forward Networks is dedicated to helping organizations harness the full potential of digital twin technology. By integrating our advanced solutions, businesses can stay ahead of the curve in network management, achieve substantial cost savings, and enhance overall operational efficiency. Our technology not only helps in visualizing and simulating network scenarios but also in uncovering hidden costs and optimizing processes for maximum impact.

As the technology landscape continues to evolve, embracing digital twins is essential for leading-edge network management. Digital twin technology provides a competitive advantage by enabling proactive management, improving decision-making, and enhancing risk reduction strategies. By investing in this innovative approach, organizations can ensure that their networks remain robust, efficient, and financially sound.

Discover the benefits of digital twin technology and how Forward Networks can transform your network management processes. Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and start your journey towards greater efficiency, reduced risk, and significant cost savings.

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