In this episode of Altitude, Woody is joined by Brad Casemore, who has over 30 years of experience in networking and connectivity and recently retired from IDC. Brad shares his wealth of insights with Woody on the critical role networking plays in today's business landscape.

They delve into the impact of digital transformation and cloud migration on networking, emphasizing how networking is no longer the plumbing of the business – it is the electricity of the business. This leads to a discussion around the need for intelligent automation throughout the entire network life cycle to ensure network scalability, non-disruption, security, and observability.

Brad and Woody wrap up their conversation by discussing the potential of AI for network automation and the caution required to ensure data integrity and proper implementation.

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Check out Brad’s blog: https://crepuscular-circus.ghost.io/

Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Importance of networking in business discussions. Shift from networking as plumbing to electricity. 
04:24 Network reliability crucial as IT became business critical.
08:50 Internet and technology's impact on business growth.
11:15 Applications crucial for digital business success, cloud native.
16:03 Cloud has altered network and application monitoring.
19:15 Cloud built for apps, traditional data centers outdated.
23:26 Efficiency, automation, and agility in networking.
25:45 Use tools for automation and verification throughout the entire network cycle.
27:25 Transition to automated networking is crucial today.
30:32 AI’s role in network automation.