#infrastructure-as-code

#infrastructure-as-code

In Part two, we examined secure by design principles, with a approach, secure access service edge (SASE), and quantum-safe planning becoming non-negotiable foundations for the next decade. Automation is another pivotal strand to the change that's taking place. Instead of relying on manual command-line interfaces (CLI), tomorrow's networks will be defined by code, workflows, and application programming interfaces (APIs). From infrastructure as code (IaC) and observability to evolving skillsets, automation is not just about efficiency - it is becoming the DNA of modern networking.

System Initiative recently released its AI Native Infrastructure Automation platform, aiming to offer DevOps teams a new way to manage infrastructure through natural language. With this release, users can type simple prompts, such as "make load balancer health checks more aggressive", and the system's AI agent will discover relevant infrastructure, simulate proposed changes, and execute updates upon approval. System Initiative claims all of this will occur while maintaining full automation and safety within live environments.

"While the tech landscape has changed, the way we think about building automation has not," says Adam Jacob, CEO and co-founder at System Initiative. "It's had an incredible run, but we've taken that idea as far as it can go."