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Network automation stories

NetBox Labs and BlueAlly partner on network automation

Automation projects may be easier to trust as BlueAlly adopts NetBox Labs' infrastructure data platform across customer deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Zayo appoints Verizon's Sampath as Chief Executive

Rising AI traffic is squeezing fibre networks, prompting Zayo to bring in Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath as Chief Executive Officer from 1 September.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Network automation stories

Software-defined Networking

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality

Enterprise AI projects are stalling because legacy networks and siloed data cannot support the scale, speed and security modern workloads demand.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI

Security and staffing gaps are slowing enterprise rollouts, with networking now emerging as a key bottleneck for agentic AI projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Airties acquires Aprecomm to expand in emerging markets

The combined software business will target faster-growing broadband operators in Asia-Pacific and South America, with closing due in 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Verizon outlines AI-driven roadmap for autonomous networks

Verizon has outlined its strategy to build AI-driven autonomous networks that can identify, diagnose and resolve issues with limited human intervention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Disaster Recovery

Contrivian launches Horizon Plus for remote field links

Remote responders and field teams gain a faster way to restore communications where fixed networks are absent or damaged.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

AI-native telco accelerator launched to speed deployment

A new benchmark and shared guidance aim to help telecom operators turn scattered AI pilots into large-scale deployments across their networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Forrester says telecoms turn to AI to revive growth

Weak revenue growth is pushing telecom groups to invest in AI infrastructure and automation, as they seek new income beyond basic connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Glean adopts Nile network service to speed AI growth

Network speeds jumped and support tickets nearly vanished after the rollout, easing pressure on a lean IT team as AI use expands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026

Storage

HPE expands self-driving networking for AI factories

Enterprises face rising pressure to secure and automate AI workloads as HPE ties networking, storage and software into a fuller stack with NVIDIA.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

IP Fabric names Jonathan Korntheuer Chief Financial Officer

The move signals tighter financial oversight as IP Fabric steps up hiring and targets more enterprise demand for network visibility tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Network automation stories

Robotics

Optus & Nokia hit 3.5Gbps in 6G trial in Australia

The result could help shape spectrum policy, as the trial showed upper 6GHz can deliver practical coverage and higher capacity for future mobile services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week