Building the Network for Agentic AI: The Foundation for Autonomous Enterprise Operations
CIO, Monday, July 20th, 2026
Enterprise networks must evolve to support autonomous AI agents through observability, automation and zero-trust security.
Agentic AI systems need modernized network infrastructure to operate effectively across distributed environments.
The article recommends prioritizing real-time observability, intent-based automation, AI-optimized connectivity, zero-trust security and edge-to-cloud intelligence.
Human expertise remains essential for overseeing autonomous systems rather than being displaced by them.
Five recommended actions are modernizing network observability, adopting an automation-first operating model, implementing zero-trust principles, designing for edge-to-cloud workloads, and investing in skills and partnerships.