Extreme Networks’ Approach to Autonomous Networking Is Elemental

This week at its ExtremeConnect user event in Nashville, Tenn., Extreme Networks played the tune of autonomous networks. The theme of the event was #FutureForward, indicating that the customers in the audience should be looking at many of the upcoming technology and business trends to architect their networks. This includes technologies such as internet of things (IoT), mobility, cloud and containers. All of these trends are network-centric, which is why the network has never been more important. Network Value Rises. The rise in network value means companies need to rethink how they run their networks.  Legacy operational methods are highly manual and are no longer sufficient in the dynamic, fast-paced digital world we live in. It’s time for businesses to embrace autonomous networking as a “self-operating” network as the only way that IT can keep up with the demands of the business. One of the challenges that face companies that want to transition to an autonomous network is how to get started.  While there are a few solutions available today, they require a “rip and replace” approach where the entire network must be upgraded.