ISG Provider Lens® Focal Points - Enterprise Managed Network Services - Europe 2025

How to Get the Most Value From Enterprise Managed Network Services (MNS) in Europe

In 2026, European enterprises can strengthen business performance by adopting MNS that combines strategic alignment, cost efficiency and operational resilience. Firms should prioritize providers leveraging AI-enabled automation for proactive monitoring, predictive maintenance, and threat detection to reduce disruption and risk. Value-based SLAs, such as availability, security posture and scalability, are crucial for accountability and ROI. Dr. Kenn Walters, Overall Lead and Principal Analyst of the ISG Provider Lens® Enterprise Managed Network Services, highlights that seamless integration with cloud and multicloud environments enables scalability and accelerates digital transformation, while offloading daily network operations to trusted partners, allowing teams to focus on innovation and higher-value strategic priorities.