In a world where billions of devices are coming online and the edge of networks keeps expanding, IT leaders need to ask: How can enterprises stay securely connected? In this episode of Edge of IT, Jonathan sits down with Stephen Bird, Senior Technical Manager at Aruba, to explore how organizations can future-proof their connectivity strategies through visibility, standardization, and intelligent automation. Together, they dive into everything from zero trust architecture to self-healing networks, highlighting what it takes to make modern networking not just seamless but truly intelligent. Exploring the evolving role of data centers, Stephen shares how the real challenge isn't just enablement, but exists in knowing which devices are on your network and whether they're behaving as expected. Looking ahead, he unpacks how technologies like 5G, AI, and machine learning are redefining connectivity, with device profiling and automation playing a central role in scaling and securing enterprise networks. If you're ready to stay connected to the future of connectivity, this episode is for you!