{"id":4279,"date":"2025-07-10T13:33:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nl1g1e2381-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=4279"},"modified":"2025-07-10T13:33:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:33:23","slug":"preparing-for-agentic-ai-in-the-network-what-tech-leaders-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forwardnetworks.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/10\/preparing-for-agentic-ai-in-the-network-what-tech-leaders-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Agentic AI in the Network: What Tech Leaders Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As agentic AI shifts from concept to pilot projects, technology executives are beginning to grapple with the real implications: How do you enable AI agents to operate within your network without introducing new risks? What does it take to trust automated decisions? And how do you build the right foundation before deploying AI in production?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These questions\u2014and many more\u2014will be addressed in the upcoming webinar, Agentic AI in the Network: Data, Trust, and the Path to Adoption<\/strong><\/a>, taking place on July 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT<\/strong>. The session will feature a conversation between Howard Holton<\/strong>, COO of GigaOm, and Dr. Nikhil Handigol<\/strong>, co-founder of Forward Networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a strategic discussion for technology leaders\u2014not a product demo. The focus will be on understanding the prerequisites for safe AI adoption in enterprise networks, especially as AI tools become more autonomous and deeply integrated into infrastructure and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You\u2019ll Hear in the Webinar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why agentic AI raises the stakes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike traditional AI, agentic systems don't just generate responses\u2014they take action. That introduces new challenges around governance, security, and trust. Holton and Handigol will discuss what makes agentic AI so powerful\u2014and potentially dangerous\u2014without the right controls in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why \u201cdata and trust\u201d are non-negotiable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect a deep dive into why AI performance is tightly coupled to the quality of data it\u2019s trained on and operating against. The conversation will explore how enterprises can ensure their AI systems have access to detailed, accurate, and normalized data\u2014especially in complex, multi-vendor environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the role of a network digital twin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll learn how digital twin technology can provide the behaviorally verified data and simulation capabilities needed to guide agentic AI. Topics will include how digital twins differ from traditional monitoring tools, how they help prevent unintended side effects of change, and why verification and rollback capabilities are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the top use cases for AI in networking and security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From simulated ransomware response and autonomous troubleshooting to safer configuration changes and risk modeling, Holton and Handigol will walk through realistic applications that AI can support\u2014provided the right guardrails are in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do now to prepare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps most importantly, the speakers will offer practical guidance on where to begin. Whether your organization is just starting to explore agentic AI or actively developing use cases, this session will help you assess your readiness and identify next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserve Your Spot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Agentic AI in the Network: Data, Trust, and the Path to Adoption<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 24, 2025 | 11:am PT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register here<\/strong><\/a>. If you can\u2019t join live, the webinar will be available on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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