A Pragmatic Approach to Network Automation - Why Now? The Case for Rethinking Network Automation
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Network automation has been on every telecom operator's roadmap for years. Yet despite the investment, promises, and POCs, most are still far from their goal. It’s time for an honest conversation - not about theoretical future-states, but about what it takes to make automation work in production.
This series is built for network engineers, architects, and tech leaders ready to move beyond the hype. Across six sessions, we uncover why automation projects fail and define the role of AI as both an execution agent and a development tool. We’ll dive into the practicalities of deploying in brownfield environments, demystify Level 5 autonomy, and share strategies to secure internal buy-in for network automation.
Whether you are just starting out or deep in the journey, join us to cut through the noise and move toward production-ready automation and a robust foundation for autonomous
Episode Guide:
Episode 1: The Wake-Up Call: Why Network Automation Hasn't Delivered (Yet)
Episode 2: The AI Question: Does it Fit?
Episode 3: From Zero to Hero in a Brownfield: Real Deployments, Real Lessons Learned
Episode 4: Closing the Loop: What Level 5 Autonomy Actually Means
Episode 5: The Business Case: Getting Buy-In for Network Automation
Episode 6: Key Takeaways
Speakers
Ian Ginn
Host
Ian Ginn is part of the commercial leadership team at Inmanta, specializing in network orchestration, automation, and go-to-market strategy for next-generation operators. He helps telcos industrialize automation and accelerate time-to-revenue through intent-based, AI-driven network operations. Ian also serves as a GSMA GLOMO Awards judge and is an experienced speaker and event host.
Francis Haysom
Principal Analyst, Appledore Research
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