Network Automation Is More Than Just Tooling



The modern enterprise network automation strategy is failing. This is due in part to a collection of tools masquerading as an automation solution. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Scott Robohn, Bruno Wollmann, and special guest Mike Bushong of Nokia to discuss the current state of automation in the data center. They discuss how tools are often improperly incorporated as well as why organizations shouldn’t rely on just a single person or team to affect change. They also explore ideas around Nokia Event-Driven Automation (EDA), a new operations platform dedicated to solving these issues.

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Panelists

Bruno Wollmann

@WollmannBruno

Self-employed network architect with over 20 years of experience. I’m always willing to learn, and I like a good challenge. CCDE #20190002. CCIE #19817.

Mike Bushong

@MBushong

Vice President of Data Center at Nokia, where he has remit over strategy and go-to-market. Mike joined Nokia having served separately as the General Manager for Juniper Networks’ Data Center and Software businesses, during which time he led efforts in data center operations, multicloud, and automation, including leading the acquisition of Apstra.

Scott Robohn

@ScottRobohn

Scott Robohn works with various clients on issues in Networking, Automation, Operations, AI, Cloud, Security, and Emerging Tech via TSC.

Tom Hollingsworth

@NetworkingNerd

Tom Hollingsworth, CCIE #29213, is an event lead for the Tech Field Day event series specializing in networking, wireless, and security topics.