Network automation stories - Page 3

AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.

Extreme launches Partner First, a unified global programme promising simpler rebates, faster deal approvals and AI tools for resellers.

NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.

Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.

IP Fabric widens network assurance across on-prem, Azure and Google Cloud to close visibility gaps and cut risk in hybrid environments.

Aeris wins Frost & Sullivan global award for IoT eSIM leadership, managing 100m connections across 190 countries with 600 carrier partners.

Opengear unveils CM8000 and OM1300 to keep enterprise networks reachable during rising outages across branches, data rooms and edge sites.

HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.

Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.

Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.

Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.

VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.

Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.

Allied Telesis launches OneConnect, a cloud platform with AI-powered automation and unified management for wired and wireless networks.

HPE expands its AI-native networking portfolio with unified AIOps features and high-performance hardware, enhancing scalability for AI workloads across Aruba and Juniper lines.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.

Itential launches FlowAI, enabling secure AI-driven orchestration in enterprise IT, blending intelligent agents with governed automation workflows.

Gluware unveils Titan, an AI validation platform ensuring assured, compliant, and reversible automation for complex enterprise networks.

Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.

Astrotel and Canopus Networks launch Astrotel AI Connect, an AI platform for autonomous broadband and fibre network management worldwide.