Enterprise networks are a crucial component of the digital economy and must constantly adapt to evolving needs. Most network changes are still done manually, however, leading to an increase in Opex ...

The traditional wisdom is true: Networking requires lifelong learning and constant adaptation to change. Networks are always changing. From simple serial interfaces to software-defined WAN to AI, ...

For a modern organization to meet its business goals it's essential to have a reliable, high-performing network. But as networks get more complex and heterogeneous (frequently consisting of both ...

Most enterprises are juggling multiple commercial, open source, and homegrown network automation tools, and few are reporting fully successful automation initiatives. Network automation technology ...

As network automation matures, a new breed of hybrid professionals with network engineering and software development skills is emerging. But for enterprises, landing these IT pros isn’t about finding ...

Build or buy? That's the typical discussion around network automation. In reality, however, the discussion is more involved and nuanced than that. Every project today has some open source. It drives ...

Embarking on my journey as a network engineer nearly two decades ago, I was among the early adopters who recognized the transformative potential of network automation. In 2015, after attending Cisco ...

Cisco Live 2026 in Las Vegas is where innovators, builders, and IT leaders come together to explore what’s next in networking, automation, observability, and AI. This year, the Cisco Network Platform ...