Network Automation

Network automation is the use of software and technologies to automate the configuration, management, provisioning, and operation of network devices and infrastructure.

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Network Observability

Observability: The Key to Managing Multi-Cloud, Cost Optimization, and AI Workloads Observability: The Key to Managing Multi-Cloud, Cost Optimization, and AI Workloads

Critical insights that power decision-making are pillars of modern IT operations offered by observability, but a pairing with application delivery solutions can make a solid foundation even stronger.

byLori MacVittie

Jan 30, 2025

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1 Min Read

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Enterprise Connectivity

How DPUs Make Collaboration Between AppDev and NetOps Essential How DPUs Make Collaboration Between AppDev and NetOps Essential

Jan 15, 2025

1 Min Read

For many reasons, a mixed approach, with organizations both building and buying network automation, makes sense.

Network Management

Buy or Build: Commercial Versus DIY Network Automation Buy or Build: Commercial Versus DIY Network Automation

bySong Pang, SVP of Engineering, NetBrain

Jan 7, 2025

1 Min Read

Network TCO discussions need to shift from simple cost justification and payback arguments to the impact on business opportunities.

Network Management

Achieving Network TCO Achieving Network TCO

byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data

Dec 20, 2024

1 Min Read

Limiting IT teams to firefighting holds organizations back. It’s time to modernize SLAs and recognize the business impact of preventative measures.

Network Management

The Huge and Hidden Value of Proactive IT Management The Huge and Hidden Value of Proactive IT Management

byJohn Gordon, President and GM, HP Managed Solutions

Dec 12, 2024

1 Min Read

AWS aims to empower customers with the tools they need to securely move faster, smarter, and confidently to enable innovation.

Network Management

At re:Invent 2024, AWS Doubles Down on Security Automation and Customer-Driven Innovation At re:Invent 2024, AWS Doubles Down on Security Automation

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Dec 11, 2024

1 Min Read

A cultural shift towards automation can improve operational efficiency, reduce mean time to recovery, and reduce the risk of service delivery issues.

Network Management

Building a Culture of Automation in Network Operations

Building a Culture of Automation in Network Operations

bySong Pang, SVP of Engineering, NetBrain

As businesses look to accelerate their AI efforts, many will turn to process optimization as a means of prioritizing opportunities.

Network Management

Take The Guesswork out of Optimizing your Processes

Take The Guesswork out of Optimizing your Processes

byKerry Brown, Lead Transformation Evangelist, Celonis

With AI and automation on the rise, observability will continue to evolve, helping networks become even more autonomous, resilient, and efficient.

Network Management

There is No Autonomous Network Without Observability

There is No Autonomous Network Without Observability

bySrinivas Bhattiprolu, Head of Advanced Consulting Services, Nokia

effective IT automation should be intuitive, reliable, and capable of transforming complex processes into effortless actions

Network Management

User Experience and IT Automation: 3 Enduring Lessons from Apple’s MDM Journey

User Experience and IT Automation: 3 Enduring Lessons from Apple’s MDM Journey

byWeldon Dodd, SVP of Global Solutions, Kandji

Artificial intelligence applications, smart devices, robots and automation: network of isometric objects connecting together.

Network Automation

How Are AI and Automation Impacting Modern Network Demands?

How Are AI and Automation Impacting Modern Network Demands?

byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager

HPE’s efforts with AI-powered automation aim to improve operational efficiency and enhance the security and user experience.

Network Management

HPE Adds AI-powered Automation to Third-Party Devices

HPE Adds AI-powered Automation to Third-Party Devices

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

SOC automation is necessary for effective incident response in the modern threat landscape.

Network Management

SOC Automation for Incident Response

SOC Automation for Incident Response

byDavid Balaban

Network digital twins and other technologies can help streamline global network administration by tracking changes to spot configuration drift.

Network Management

Configuration Drift 101: Beat Drift With Precise Change Tracking

Configuration Drift 101: Beat Drift With Precise Change Tracking

byChiara Regale, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Forward Networks

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Network Observability

Maximize IT Productivity by Eliminating Mundane Tasks

Maximize IT Productivity by Eliminating Mundane Tasks

byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager

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Network Observability

Arun DeSouza Explains Why Dynamic Networks Require Observability

Arun DeSouza Explains Why Dynamic Networks Require Observability

byBrandon Taylor, Digital Editorial Program Manager

The Transformational Impact of Continuous Network Assessments

Network Automation

The Transformational Impact of Continuous Network Assessments

The Transformational Impact of Continuous Network Assessments

bySong Pang, SVP of Engineering, NetBrain

The Key to a Simplified Network Automation System

Network Automation

The Key to a Simplified Network Automation System

The Key to a Simplified Network Automation System

byTim Schreyack, Director of Sales Engineering, Network to Code

7 Strategic Network Automation Steps to Continuously Improve Network Security

Network Automation

7 Strategic Network Automation Steps to Continuously Improve Network Security

7 Strategic Network Automation Steps to Continuously Improve Network Security

byJosh Stephens, Chief Technology Officer, BackBox

Network Automation: Where Does it Work?

Network Automation

Network Automation: Where Does it Work?

Network Automation: Where Does it Work?

byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data

Network Automation Benefits: Beyond Geek Speak

Network Automation

Network Automation Benefits: Beyond Geek Speak

Network Automation Benefits: Beyond Geek Speak

byJosh Stephens, Chief Technology Officer, BackBox

The Need for a Source of Truth in Network Automation

Network Automation

The Need for a Source of Truth in Network Automation

The Need for a Source of Truth in Network Automation

byJason Edelman, Founder, Network to Code

What is Day 2 Network Operations and Why Do You Need It?

Network Automation

What is Day 2 Network Operations and Why Do You Need It?

What is Day 2 Network Operations and Why Do You Need It?

bySong Pang, SVP of Engineering, NetBrain

Are Network Operations Teams the Unsung Heroes of Security?

Network Automation

Are Network Operations Teams the Unsung Heroes of Security?

Are Network Operations Teams the Unsung Heroes of Security?

byJosh Stephens, Chief Technology Officer, BackBox

Network Modernization is Critical to the Future of Healthcare

Network Automation

Network Modernization is Critical to the Future of Healthcare

Network Modernization is Critical to the Future of Healthcare

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

Accelerating Digital Transformation with Automation APIs

Network Automation

Accelerating Digital Transformation with Automation APIs

Accelerating Digital Transformation with Automation APIs

byPascal Menezes, MEF

Dispelling Three Myths of Network Automation

Network Automation

Dispelling Three Myths of Network Automation

Dispelling Three Myths of Network Automation

Financial Firms: It’s Time to Get Serious About Network Automation

Network Automation

Financial Firms: It’s Time to Get Serious About Network Automation

Financial Firms: It’s Time to Get Serious About Network Automation

byAndrew Coward

Addressing Severe Brain Drain and Networking Hiring Challenges

Network Automation

Addressing Severe Brain Drain and Networking Hiring Challenges

Addressing Severe Brain Drain and Networking Hiring Challenges

Is Hyperautomation a Realistic Goal This Year?

Network Automation

Is Hyperautomation a Realistic Goal This Year?

Is Hyperautomation a Realistic Goal This Year?

byAndrew Froehlich, President, West Gate Networks

Stop Ignoring Your Records Problem, The Fix May Be Hidden in Plain Sight

Network Automation

Stop Ignoring Your Records Problem, The Fix May Be Hidden in Plain Sight

Stop Ignoring Your Records Problem, The Fix May Be Hidden in Plain Sight

byChris Schassler

‘Integration Tax’ Limits Network Automation

Network Automation

‘Integration Tax’ Limits Network Automation

‘Integration Tax’ Limits Network Automation

Understanding Micro-segmentation Policy as Code: How Gitops Will Change Network Security

Network Automation

Understanding Micro-segmentation Policy as Code: How Gitops Will Change Network Security

Understanding Micro-segmentation Policy as Code: How Gitops Will Change Network Security

bySagar Nangare

Data Center Network Automation has a Data Problem

Network Automation

Data Center Network Automation has a Data Problem

Data Center Network Automation has a Data Problem

byShamus McGillicuddy, VP of Research, Network Management, at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)

Upleveling Network Strategy and Embracing an Automation Factory Model

Network Automation

Upleveling Network Strategy and Embracing an Automation Factory Model

Upleveling Network Strategy and Embracing an Automation Factory Model

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