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 ...

In the network automation era, Python is the de facto language to automate repetitive network tasks on a global scale. Network engineers can use a plethora of tools during their automation journey, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...