Corning’s network refresh and AI strategies highlighted in Itential Insights

This month’s edition of Itential Insights discusses Corning's network refresh strategy, highlighting its collaboration with Itential to enhance operations without increasing personnel.

Infrastructure Refresh at Corning

Corning is undertaking the challenge of refreshing a vast array of networking devices from multiple vendors while maintaining its existing staffing levels. By utilizing Itential’s automation and orchestration solutions, Corning has consolidated its tools and established standardized workflows to facilitate self-service initiatives across its operations.

Chris Healy, Corning's Director of LAN/WAN – Campus, stated, “Itential has given us the ability to take a consistent, scalable approach to network automation across our global environment.” This strategy aligns with Corning's larger 2030 network-refresh objective, improving overall consistency and compliance.

Automation and AI Focus at AutoCon 4

The upcoming AutoCon 4 event is set to emphasize the integration of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in network management. Attendees are encouraged to visit Itential's booth to explore the practical applications of these technologies in achieving automation goals.

Making ROI Central to Automation

A session scheduled for November 12 at 12 PM EST will feature discussions led by William Collins and Holly Holcomb on redefining automation success metrics. This initiative aims to move beyond mere compliance to fostering genuine return on investment.

Strategic Partnership with Carahsoft

Itential announced a partnership with Carahsoft to deliver automation solutions to public sector agencies. This collaboration aims to facilitate safe modernization of infrastructure across various agencies.

Highlights from Lumen

A case study detailing Lumen's developments towards self-driving networks is featured, demonstrating applications of automation technologies in real-world scenarios.

From the Blog

A variety of related articles is now available, covering topics such as automation strategies, the relevance of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for network operations, and more insights into AI-driven networking practices.

Conclusion

This edition of Itential Insights provides critical information for IT leaders by outlining how organizations like Corning and Lumen are leveraging automation and AI technologies in their operational strategies, emphasizing the ongoing development in network management practices.