Is your network ready for AI, Wi-Fi 7 and the next decade of demand, or are you still relying on switches and cabling from ten years ago?

In this episode of Future Ready with Bechtle, Stephen Harley sits down with Networking Consultant, Scott Coombs to unpack how AI-driven networking is changing the game. From Juniper Mist and HPE Aruba Central to multigigabit switching and PoE++, they explore what “good” looks like for a modern network – and how to design for the future, not just today.

Scott explains how AI engines are learning what a healthy network looks like, automatically spotting issues and dramatically reducing “mean time to innocence” when the Wi-Fi gets blamed for every problem. They also discuss the HPE–Juniper merger, what customers should be watching for, and why now is the moment to rethink cabling and switching if you want your network to last the next 5–10 years.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How AI is transforming network operations in platforms like Aruba Central and Juniper Mist
• Why “always the network” is changing thanks to AI-driven root cause analysis
• The four generations of network management: CLI, on-prem tools, cloud and AI
• What the HPE–Juniper merger really means for roadmaps and customer risk
• How to design for Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi-first without forgetting about the switch stack
• Why multigig switches, PoE++ and Cat6/6A+ cabling matter for the next wave
• How to translate all this into a board-level case for network reinvestment
  
  👉 Thinking about a network refresh or planning for Wi-Fi 7?
  Talk to Bechtle UK about AI-ready network design, switching and wireless assessments, read more here
  
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