In this episode of The Q&AI Podcast, Bob sits down with Sudheer Matta, Senior VP of Product Management at Juniper Networks, to explore the architectural evolution of AI-native networking. They unpack the journey of Marvis®—from anomaly detection to autonomous remediation—and what the Marvis Actions 2.0 facelift means for network design.
Sudheer shares how Mist™ is building trust in AI by giving users visibility and control, and how this shift is laying the groundwork for fully self-driving networks. Tune in as Bob and Sudheer discuss the strategic implications of AI in network architecture and what it takes to design networks that can think, act, and heal themselves.
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Key points covered:
The evolution of Marvis Actions: How Mist is advancing from anomaly detection to autonomous remediation in network operations
Architecting for AI-native automation: Key considerations for designing networks that support both driver-assist and self-driving capabilities
Trust and transparency in automation: How Marvis 2.0 empowers users with visibility and control over AI-native actions
Operational intelligence at scale: Leveraging continuous data analysis to proactively detect and resolve network issues
Preparing for agentic AI: How current innovations in Marvis lay the groundwork for scalable, intelligent, and self-healing network architectures
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Where to find Sudheer Matta?
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudheermatta/
Where to find Bob Friday?
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobfriday/
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Keywords
Network Automation, agentic AI, marvis actions, marvis minis, self-driving network, AI-powered remediation, AI-driven networks, automatic issue resolution, human intervention, proactive network maintenance, network monitoring, network security sensitivity, network compliance regulations, network insights, Marvis Actions benefits, strategic decision-making in networks, machine learning development, AI networking advancements, dynamic response
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Chapters
1. Introduction
Bob Friday introduces the topic and welcomes his guest 0:00
2. The self-driving experience
Sudheer introduces himself, shares his background, and he and Bob discuss self-driving cars 0:38
3. Current state of Marvis Actions
Sudheer explains the functionality and benefits of Marvis Actions 2:30
4. Marvis Actions 2.0 facelift
Sudheer details what is coming with the Marvis Actions facelift 2:24
5. Future of self-driving networks
Sudheer touches on what could be possible with Marvis actions in the future 5:30
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6. Please provide links to resources related to the video topic.
Resources
The Q&AI: Network, Talk to Me: The Future of Conversational Interfaces
https://www.juniper.net/us/en/the-feed/topics/ai-and-machine-learning/the-q-and-ai-network-talk-to-me-the-future-of-conversational-interfaces.html
Juniper Marvis Minis, LEM, GenAl/Customer Troubleshooting, and Marvis Actions 2.0
https://www.juniper.net/us/en/the-feed/topics/ai-and-machine-learning/marvis-minis-lem-gen-ai-customer-troubleshooting-and-marvis-actions.html
Marvis Actions
https://www.juniper.net/us/en/dm/marvis-actions.html