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FINAL WORD operations ), it is beginning to show potential . While all areas of IT operations are covered by AIOps , one area which is now emerging as an important component is AIOps for network operations . Network engineers are being faced with increasingly complex network landscapes , combining a distributed workforce , a multitude of devices and cloud infrastructure , etc . AIOps simplifies the management of network operations through automation , predictive analytics and root cause analysis on the basis of Big Data and Machine Learning .
AIOps can speed up troubleshooting and resolving issues for customers and at the same time reduce costs , as precious NOC employees can work on more critical tasks that AI can ’ t solve today .
In late 2023 , one survey found that while only 4 % of respondents have already integrated some kind of AIOps organization wide , a further 15 % have implemented AIOps as a proof of concept and 29 % have identified use cases for its future implementation .
The market is forecast to triple in size over the next four years , reaching nearly US $ 65 billion in 2028 .
3 . The advent of the SD-WAN Exchange
The market for SD-WAN has grown rapidly and substantially in recent years , as today many large enterprises are already making the most of its advantages . It is replacing the much more expensive and less flexible MPLS . SD-WAN intelligently uses existing Internet connectivity to integrate seamlessly with multi-cloud scenarios .
AI is finding a place in many companies and providing a competitive advantage for those that can leverage it effectively .
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