From Reliable to Self-Optimizing: An AIOps Roadmap for Data Center Networking

The Nokia data center network migration is done; the opportunity starts now. Building on the Futurum Research and Nokia Bell Labs’ model this webinar outlines a pragmatic AIOps journey for data center networking and operations. Using Nokia’s own data transformation project as our model, we’ll discuss how next-gen infrastructure integrates with existing tooling to create measurable outcomes With these experiences, and insights from a panel of experts, our focus will be on the data center networking for the future, grounded in the real experiences of today.

With Nokia’s migration complete—achieving five-nines availability, an ~80% incident reduction, and projecting multi-million dollar OPEX reductions—the focus now shifts from stabilization to acceleration. The automation fabric gives the Nokia IT team a launching pad for more autonomous operations: digital twins that validate every intent before deployment, event-driven automation that executes 90% of changes without human intervention, and AI-assisted telemetry that reduces MTTR by correlating logs, metrics, and alarms into actionable “event stories.”

This webinar looks forward to what comes next: How enterprises can evolve toward self-optimizing networks, adopt closed-loop AIOps, converge ITSM + NetOps pipelines, and define the feature requirements that will shape the next generation of enterprise-scale data center operations.

Key Takeaways:

An actionable AIOps roadmap: How to move from “post-migration steady state” to a self-optimizing network.
Digital twin as the new change gate: A concrete pattern for using twins so more changes are safe, smaller, and faster without expanding maintenance windows.
Day-2+ operations that measure themselves: Practical KPIs and how modern infrastructure integrations with existing ITSM and NetOps tools make those metrics visible and continuously improving.
The “what’s next” feature asks for enterprise scale. Topics include: richer app/service context, policy-driven SLO guardrails, multi-site service intent, and AI recommendations that help engineers move from hunting to deciding.

Scott Robohn

CEO - Solutional

Scott Robohn is the CEO of Solutional, where he works with enterprise technology leaders to translate complex infrastructure and platform challenges into clear, actionable strategies. Based in the United States, Scott brings decades of experience spanning enterprise IT operations, platform architecture, and go-to-market strategy across networking, cloud, and data center technologies. Prior to founding Solutional, he held senior leadership roles advising global enterprises and technology providers on modernization, automation, and operational transformation initiatives.

Bruce Wallis

Senior Director Product Line Management - Nokia

Bruce Wallis leads SR Linux and Event-Driven Automation product management within the Network Infrastructure (NI) division of Nokia. Originally from New Zealand, now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he cut his networking teeth on supporting Internet Service Providers in New Zealand and in the wider APAC region. Before taking the leap into product management, his role within the NI Consulting and Solutions Engineering team supporting PoC and demos on yet-unreleased NI products allowed him to build an extensive skill set in virtualization, all things Linux, and general system and solution design. Starting in the industry in 2008 at the age of 17, he now has 16 years’ experience across a wide array of roles.

Pushpendra Pandey

Head of Global Network Services - Nokia

Pushpendra Kumar Pandey is a visionary technology leader with 20+ years of experience transforming the networking and telecommunications industry. As Head of Global Network Services at Nokia, he leads strategic planning, transformation, and daily operations for Nokia's extensive enterprise network. His expertise spans architecture, pre-sales, design, and support.

Mitch Ashley

VP & Practice Lead, Software Lifecycle Engineering - The Futurum Group

Mitch Ashley is Vice President and Practice Lead, Software Lifecycle Engineering for The Futurum Group. Mitch has over 30+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, industry analyst, product development and IT leader, with expertise in software engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud, and AI. Mitch comes to The Futurum Group through the acquisition of Techstrong Group (devops.com, securityboulevard.com, and techstrong.tv), where he serves as CTO and founder of Techstrong Research.

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Tuesday, February 17

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