Let's Talk Next-Generation Networking | Episode 8 of Proact's 'Let's Talk Data' Podcast

Tune into our latest podcast episode, where we discuss the newest developments in networking with Damian Murphy, Product Manager for Networking at Proact, and Jan Van de Laer, Director, Sales Engineers AIDE at Juniper Networks.

We chat about what software-defined networking is, why it's especially relevant post-Covid, as well as where data fits into the equation.

Learn more about Proact's next-generation networking solutions: www.proact.eu/network/

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00:00 – Intro
00:40 – A networking nightmare story 😱
03:25 – Troubleshooting challenges in networking
06:11 – Smart feedback on network performance
07:55 – Network management is out and AI operations is in
10:39 – The major change brought about by AI in networking
12:24 – The financial benefits of investing in better WiFi
17:53 – How organisations can truly be prepared for AI-driven networking
21:29 – What about other networking components?
22:52 – Ready to upgrade: Start with hardware or software?
27:22 – The “Network hero” trap and how it can be avoided
30:38 – Making life easier for network engineers AND end users
34:22 – Where data fits into the equation
37:37 – The intersection of IoT and networking
40:58 – Heightening network – and user – security
43:57 – The role of the edge
48:02 – Upgrades aided by AI
49:54 – Initial investment vs. TCO
56:32 – Final thought