The landscape of network engineering is rapidly transforming, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a present-day imperative. For networking professionals aiming to upskill and remain competitive, understanding and implementing AI Operations (AIOps) is crucial.
Our latest infographic, “Where network engineering meets AIOps,” highlights how Cisco is empowering teams to leverage AI for enhanced network connectivity, security, automation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Why AIOps is essential for modern network engineers
AI is projected to drive a significant 40 percent increase in employee productivity, fundamentally reshaping daily network management tasks.
For forward-thinking network engineers, this means:
- Automated day-to-day tasks: Utilize AI for efficient log analysis, streamlined routing configuration, automated patching, and rapid troubleshooting, freeing up valuable time for strategic initiatives.
- Proactive network maintenance: Implement AI-driven solutions to analyze telemetry data, detect anomalies, predict equipment failures, and automate preventive actions, minimizing downtime.
- Innovating network design: Move beyond traditional methods by employing Agentic AI to configure, troubleshoot, and design complex, resilient networks.
- The rise of network automation: By 2025, an estimated 60n percent of new network automation features will be AI-based, making AI in networking a cornerstone of operational efficiency.
Key AI skills for networking professionals
Over the last two years, the number of IT job candidates planning to earn an AI credential has doubled.
To thrive in this AI era, consider developing these vital networking skills:
- Designing and implementing advanced network infrastructure
- Deploying and managing Cisco automation platforms
- Proficiency in Python
- Automating networks using scripting and APIs
- Understanding and utilizing SDKs.
- Integrating APIs for seamless system communication
- Implementing robust cloud networking solutions
Accelerate your career with Cisco certifications
Cisco is dedicated to guiding you through this technological shift. Our industry-leading Cisco certifications are specifically designed to equip you with the expertise needed to leverage AI in networking.
Explore popular certification paths such as:
- CCNA
- CCNA Automation (DevNet Associate)
- CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Automation (DevNet Professional)
The demand for AI expertise is skyrocketing. In just the last two years, the number of IT job candidates pursuing an AI credential has doubled.
Where network engineering meets AIOps [Infographic]
Prepare for your AI-driven future
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