Conveners
Smarter Networks, Fewer Headaches: 2A
- Neil Shewry (Jisc)
Description
Network automation is transforming how organisations design, operate, and scale their digital infrastructure. This session explores practical strategies and emerging approaches that simplify complex network tasks and improve service agility. Attendees will learn how automation frameworks, APIs, and intent‑based networking can streamline operations while enhancing visibility and compliance. Real‑world case studies will highlight measurable benefits - from faster deployments to improved resilience. Whether you’re beginning your automation journey or looking to deepen existing capabilities, this session will provide actionable guidance to help modernise your network and empower your teams.
The GÉANT backbone network has completed its packet layer migration to a new equipment vendor. This move has been made possible by the GÉANT Service Orchestrator, a result of cross-departmental collaboration between teams and, the software developed in the Workflow Orchestrator programme. Looking back on the migration, how have we managed pull this off, and what is our new vantage point into...
The presentation outlines the evolutionary migration to fully automated network service lifecycle management in the PIONIER network while preserving complete user control and trust. Three stages are covered: (1) building a unified data model and a flexible Single Source of Truth component, (2) deploying network service orchestration, and (3) integrating with monitoring, advanced visualization,...
Generative AI is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in networking, reshaping how services are designed, configured and orchestrated. This presentation provides a practical and forward-looking exploration of how generative AI can significantly accelerate operations paving the way for more adaptive network services. It aims to provide a clear understanding of what generative AI can...
