What is network monitoring and network performance monitoring?

Network monitoring is the continuous observation of a network's health, functionality, and performance, ensuring that all interconnected systems and services operate as expected. It involves tracking various aspects of the network metrics and network infrastructure, including hardware (routers, switches, servers) and software operations. Network performance monitoring (NPM) is a subset of network monitoring by analyzing network performance monitoring key metrics. To measure it, it is crucial to monitor network traffic, analyze data packets, and assess key metrics such as network congestion, bandwidth usage, and packet loss. The goal of network performance statistics are to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues like network congestion and ensure a smooth and efficient network operation.

What are network performance statistics?

Network performance statistics refer to quantitative data packets that measure the efficiency and effectiveness of a computer network, including key performance indicators like bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss, and throughput. Network performance statistics provide insights into how well a network is performing, helping organizations identify issues, optimize resource allocation, and ensure a seamless user experience. Network performance statistics also aid in capacity planning and troubleshooting.

What tools are commonly used to gather network performance statistics?

The "best" network monitoring tools often depend on specific business needs, including the size of the network, the complexity of the infrastructure, and budget considerations. However, some widely recognized and highly regarded network monitoring tools include: - AKIPS - Solarwinds - Paessler PRTG - Datadog - ManageEngine - NinjaOne - Atera For a detailed evaluation and comparison of these tools, you can check our vendor selection article.

What are some best practices for interpreting network performance statistics?

It's essential to establish baseline key performance metrics, set thresholds for acceptable performance levels, and regularly analyze trends over time. Additionally, correlating statistics with other factors such as network topology and user behavior can provide deeper insights.

What trends in network performance statistics are emerging ?

Emerging trends include the adoption of AI and machine learning for predictive analytics, increased focus on cybersecurity, the integration of 5G technology, and the rise of edge computing to reduce latency and improve performance.

How do network performance statistics influence network security strategies?

Network performance statistics can highlight unusual traffic patterns that may indicate security breaches or attacks. By keeping track of these statistics, network administrators can better manage bandwidth, prioritize important traffic, and ensure essential services get the resources they need.

How do network performance statistics relate to Quality of Service (QoS)?

Network performance statistics are used to measure and enforce QoS policies. By monitoring these statistics, network administrators can prioritize critical traffic, manage bandwidth allocation, and ensure high-priority services receive the necessary resources.

Can network performance statistics be used to benchmark network performance?

Yes, network performance statistics provide a basis for benchmarking network performance. Organizations can compare their metrics against industry standards or competitors to identify areas of improvement and set performance goals.

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Top 15 Network Performance Statistics: Insights and Trends

Cem Dilmegani

updated on Jul 29, 2025

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Network monitoring and performance management are more critical than ever for maintaining seamless operations and ensuring optimal performance. We delve into 15+ essential network performance statistics that highlight the significance and impact of network monitoring and performance monitoring on businesses and IT infrastructures worldwide.

The state of the network monitoring market

1- Network monitoring market size is projected to reach 3 billion dollars by 2027, to grow at a CAGR of 5-10%.¹

2- North America dominated the global market with a share of 42.43% in 2022.²

3- With COVID-19 and switch to remote working, overall network traffic increased by 49% from January 2020 to May 2020.³

4- In 2023, HPE Aruba Networks led the global network hardware industry as the top technology with a market share of 56 percent.⁴

Network security statistics

5- In the finance industry, 1,832 network security incidents with 480 confirmed data disclosure occurred in 2023.⁵

6- According to recent research, cybercriminals can reliably penetrate 93 percent of organizations’ networks. Additionally, the emergence of AI has made these attacks less detectable.⁶

7- ~95% of executives place a high priority on IT security resilience.⁷

Network downtime statistics

8- According to Uptime’s 2022 Data Center Resiliency Survey, networking-related problems have been the single biggest cause of all IT service downtime incidents – regardless of severity – over the past three years. Outages attributed to software, network and systems issues are on the rise due to complexities from the increasing use of cloud technologies, software-defined architectures and hybrid, distributed architectures.⁸

9- Half of the server failures cause staff to work overtime, further decreasing the bottom line.⁹

10- 40% of IT respondents reported that one hour of downtime on their network would cost around US$1 million.¹⁰

Network performance statistics

11- 80% of the IT professionals in the defense sector report that reducing the complexity of their network was of high importance.¹¹

12- Implementation of network monitoring tools can reduce troubleshooting time by 80%.¹²

13- Network management solutions are able to improve resource availability by 25%.¹³

14- 83% of IT pros say they don’t have the WAN visibility they need to effectively troubleshoot problems.¹⁴

15- 45% of IT professionals don’t know the full configuration of their network.¹⁵

16- Almost 10% of IT professionals plan to invest in network monitoring tools in the next 12 months.¹⁶

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Cem Dilmegani

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Cem's work has been cited by leading global publications including Business Insider, Forbes, Washington Post, global firms like Deloitte, HPE and NGOs like World Economic Forum and supranational organizations like European Commission. You can see more reputable companies and resources that referenced AIMultiple.

Throughout his career, Cem served as a tech consultant, tech buyer and tech entrepreneur. He advised enterprises on their technology decisions at McKinsey & Company and Altman Solon for more than a decade. He also published a McKinsey report on digitalization.

He led technology strategy and procurement of a telco while reporting to the CEO. He has also led commercial growth of deep tech company Hypatos that reached a 7 digit annual recurring revenue and a 9 digit valuation from 0 within 2 years. Cem's work in Hypatos was covered by leading technology publications like TechCrunch and Business Insider.

Cem regularly speaks at international technology conferences. He graduated from Bogazici University as a computer engineer and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.

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