HN784: Accelerate Your Network Automation With Gluware Labs and New Ansible Collection (Sponsored)

In this episode of Heavy Networking, Ethan Banks and Drew Conroy-Murray host Mike Howell and Olivier Yuen Van from Gluware at the AutoCon 3 conference in Prague. They discuss the evolution of network automation, highlighting the shift from individual "automation heroes" to a more strategic, enterprise-wide approach. The conversation explores the "build vs. buy" dilemma, emphasizing the need for platforms that offer both out-of-the-box functionality and customization options. Gluware Labs is announced, offering free software, training, and builder tools to democratize network automation. The discussion also covers the complexity of network infrastructure, organizational challenges, and the importance of operationalizing automation for broader adoption. Gluware's IDE and AI copilot are highlighted as tools to simplify complex tasks and enable network engineers to build custom solutions.