In this episode of The Q&AI Podcast, Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer at Juniper Networks, sits down with Sunalini Sankhavaram, VP of Product at Juniper Networks, to dive into the transformative role AI will play in networking in the next several years. From the evolution of AI skepticism to actionable predictions for 2025, this engaging conversation unpacks the progress, challenges, and future potential of AI-Native networks.
Tune in to hear Bob and Sunalini share insights on how enterprises are transitioning from outdated, manual operations to embracing AI-driven efficiencies across industries like healthcare, retail, and higher education. Learn the difference between marketing AI and real AI, the importance of proof points in AI-Native Networking, and how deep learning and reinforcement learning are shaping next-gen networking solutions.
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Key points covered:
• Real AI vs marketing AI: Understanding the defining traits of genuine AI implementations and their measurable outcomes
• Proof of Concept (POC): Questions enterprises should ask vendors to evaluate AI claims effectively
• Predictions for 2025: Increased adoption of self-driving AI networks across wired, wireless, and SD-WAN domains, coupled with conversational interfaces revolutionizing network management
• Application experience models: How AI will predict and optimize user experiences for critical applications like Zoom, Teams, and industry-critical apps
• Efficacy and trust in AI: Building trust in AI-driven solutions through driver assist and self-driving modes
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Find transcript and show notes at:
Transcript – https://www.juniper.net/us/en/the-feed/topics/ai-and-machine-learning/the-q-and-ai-from-skepticism-to-trust-ai-industrial-revolution.html
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Where to find Bob Friday?
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfriday/
Where to find Sunalini Sankhavaram?
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunalini/
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