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Welcome to another edition of Itential Insights. Here’s what you’ll find this month:
- A first look at Network Automation Forum’s AutoCon 4, where automation and AI converge to define the next era of network innovation
- A step-by-step guide to connecting AI to your infrastructure with Itential MCP.
- Insights from EMA Research, Armstrong, and Itential on what’s really holding automation back.
- A closer look at how context is becoming the new currency for intelligent operations.
Let’s dive in.
Live at AutoCon 4: Where Automation Meets AI
We’re bringing big energy to AutoCon 4 – from the main stage to live demos, from after-hours collabs to a can’t-miss hands-on workshop. This year, it’s all about showing how automation and AI come together to transform how networks run, scale, and evolve.
Join our Itential Workshop (Nov 17, 2-6 PM) From APIs to AI: Orchestrating Network Actions with Itential & MCP. You’ll leave with scalable, AI-enabled network orchestration.
This Month’s Spotlight
Getting Started with Itential MCP
Connecting AI to your infrastructure doesn’t have to be complex. The Itential MCP server makes it simple – turning natural language into secure, real-world automation that seamlessly deploy at scale.
This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up the MCP server, connect your AI tools, and start automating with confidence and control.
What’s Really Holding Network Automation Back?
Most enterprises have automated individual tasks, but scaling to platform-level automation remains elusive. Experts from EMA Research, Armstrong, and Itential unpack the real barriers to network automation – how to bridge the gap to platform-scale success.
Discover the practical strategies that move organizations from isolated automation wins to enterprise-wide orchestration that delivers measurable business impact.
Picks of the Month
Picks of the Month
Demo: Vibe Code Your Way from Script to Self-Service in Minutes
From Scripting to Reasoning: The Future of Network Automation with MCP & Agentic AI
Bridging the Gap Between Innovative Tech & Everyday User
How to Build a Diverse Automation Framework for Collaboration, Not Constraint
From the Blog
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