AI in Enterprise Networking – Top Community Questions Answered

About this episode

This episode discusses the transformative role of AI in enterprise networking with insights from Cisco experts.

In this two-part episode, we explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in enterprise networking—not just as a buzzword, but as a powerful tool for transformation. Cisco experts: Joe Clarke, Distinguished Engineer; Kareem Iskander, Principal Engineer and Technical Advocacy Lead; and Hank Preston, Distinguished Architect, join host Matt Saunders, Community Manager for the Cisco Learning Network, is joined by three. Together, they dive into how AI is reshaping network automation, operations, and the skills needed to thrive in this new era. The conversation covers foundational definitions of AI, the rise of agentic AI, and practical strategies for network engineers—whether you're writing scripts or not—to leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and insight. AMA with Kareem on the Cisco Learning Network: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D5Kd0000BkfcuLKQQ/ask-me-anything-ai

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Host: Matt Saunders

Guests: Joe Clarke, Kareem Iskander, Hank Preston

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• enterprise networking
• network automation
• network operations
• skills development

Keywords

• AI
• enterprise networking
• network automation
• network operations
• Cisco
• efficiency
• insight

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Organizations: Cisco

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