enterprise networking

Cisco's Agentic NetOps Research: Autonomy Is Already Here

Cisco’s Agentic NetOps Research: Autonomy Is Already Here

Cisco’s new research shows agentic AI is already acting in production networks, with 51% of organizations running autonomous systems today and 84% expecting full AI-led operations within 12 months. ECI Research examines what the trust requirements and governance gaps mean for ITDMs and developers navigating this shift. The platform consolidation play behind the data deserves close attention.

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Lumen Expands Multi-Cloud Gateway to 10M+ Business Locations

Lumen Expands Multi-Cloud Gateway to 10M+ Business Locations

Lumen Technologies has expanded its Multi-Cloud Gateway service to cover more than 10 million U.S. business locations, extending consistent private cloud networking beyond its owned fiber footprint. ECI Research examines why the timing aligns with rising enterprise AI infrastructure investment and what it means for distributed network strategy. The move also signals a broader shift: software-defined control planes are becoming more valuable than physical footprint alone.

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