FEATURE: AI NETWORKING

Why do you believe AI adoption in networking cannot be delayed, and what did you observe at Extreme Networks’ Connect 2025 event that reinforced this view?

“ There are no fast followers for AI.” That was the message from Eduardo Kassner, Microsoft’ s Chief Data and AI Officer, at Extreme Networks’ Connect

2025 event in Paris. It stuck with me because it is true. You do not get to wait this one out. By the time you have decided to jump in, those who moved early will already be far ahead.

I saw that reality play out live on the main stage. Nabil Bukhari, Extreme’ s Chief Technology and Product Officer, and Hardik Ajmera, Vice President of Product Management, ran a troubleshooting demo using AI.

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