FBA Presents – The Benefits of Network Automation in Global Networks
In the final installment of our three-part webinar series with the Fiber Broadband Association, Joseph Nicholson, Network Operations Engineer at the Global IP Network division of NTT DATA, will explore the transformative role of automation in global networks, and especially in NTT DATA’s Global IP Network AS2914. Building on foundational insights from Kevin Richardson and advanced security perspectives from Darren Grabowski in the first two webinars, this session will dive into how automation drives operational efficiency, reduces human error, and enhances service delivery across a Tier 1 global transit network.
Participants will gain a high-level understanding of:
- The benefits and challenges of automation in a global network
- The philosophy behind operational automation at NTT DATA
- Key tools and technologies including Python scripting and Ansible playbooks
- Real-world use cases such as backbone circuit turn-ups, software upgrades, and telemetry collection
- How automation supports scalability, consistency, and customer satisfaction
Whether you’re new to network engineering or looking to modernize your operations, this session will offer practical insights into how automation is shaping the future of global connectivity.
Catch up on previous webinars in this 3-part NTT DATA webinar series here:
- DDos Threatscape and Mitigation Strategies
- Performance, Security, Scale: The Capabilities of NTT DATA’s Global IP Network
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- Additional Resources – The presenters would like to share the following resources:
- NTT DATA Webinar – DDoS Threatscape and Mitigation Strategies
- NTT DATA Webinar – Performance, Security, Scale: The Capabilities of NTT DATA’s Global IP Network
- NTT DATA Case Study – Alabama Fiber Network
- NTT DATA – View our Products and Services
- NTT DATA – Contact Us
- NTT DATA – Website
- General Network Automation Resources: