What’s the Deal with Agentic AI?

About this episode

The episode explores agentic AI's impact on enterprise networks and the skills needed to navigate this new era of automation.

What exactly is agentic AI, how is it shaping enterprise networks, and what skills do you need to stay ahead in this new era of automation? Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Technical Advocate for Learn with Cisco Kareem Iskander dive into all of these topics as they ask, “What’s the Deal with Agentic AI?" You’ll hear real-world examples, insights from Cisco Live, and learn how agentic AI can help address challenges like configuration drift and network resiliency. Matt and Kareem also explore the human side of AI—why critical thinking, creativity, and accountability are more important than ever. Ask Me Anything open forum featuring all things AI and Agentic AI for Enterprise Networking with Kareem: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D5Kd0000BkfcuLKQQ/ask-me-anything-ai

People in this episode

Host: Matt Saunders

Guest: Kareem Iskander

Topics covered

• Agentic AI
• enterprise networks
• automation
• network resiliency
• critical thinking
• creativity
• accountability

Keywords

• agentic AI
• enterprise networking
• automation
• configuration drift
• network resiliency
• critical thinking
• creativity
• accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cisco, Cisco Learning Network, Cisco Live

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