S10|E29 Accelerate Infrastructure Efficiency with Network Automation

Network complexity has magnified due to shifting business models, competitive markets, and multi-vendor capabilities. Service Provider customers and network operators understand the importance of network automation but are struggling to manage complex networks, build trust through intent and validation, and drive operational efficiency. This podcast would be a good opportunity to: -Understand the barriers to Automation adoption. - How to get started with Network Automation leveraging AI/ML Operations, Tools, and Processes (Cisco Crosswork Network Automation, NSO, Workflow Manager etc.) -How to build trust in network intent, validation, and testing. Resources For more information on Cisco’s Crosswork Network Automation portfolio, click here: Cisco Crosswork Network Automation (https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/software/crosswork-network-automation/index.html) Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/network-services-orchestrator/index.html) Cisco Hierarchical Controller (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/crosswork-hierarchical-controller/index.html) Cisco Workflow Manager (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/crosswork-workflow-manager/index.html) WAN Automation Engine (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/wan-automation-engine/index.html) Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/crosswork-network-controller/index.html) Cisco Traffic Analysis (https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/software/crosswork-network-automation/index.html?socialshare=vod-lightbox-hero) Cisco Crosswork Cloud (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/crosswork-cloud/index.html) Cisco Guests Omar Sultan, Director, Product Management, Cisco Cisco Champion Hosts Liam Keegan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/) Solutions Architect, 24/7 Networks Mark Sibering (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksibering/), IT Transformation Consultant, SSC-ICT Danny Wade (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcwade/), Engineer II, NetCraftsmen Cisco Champion Application: https://smarturl.it/CiscoChampion2024Application Moderator Amilee San Juan, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program