Extreme Networks Matures Its AI Strategy with Agentic Operations and AI Transparency

Are you investing in the right kind of AI for network operations—or just keeping up with the hype?

As AI capabilities continually expand, IT teams are under pressure to act, but not all innovation delivers meaningful operational impact. In this 2026 Impact Brief, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) breaks down how AI-driven network operations are evolving, and what to look for when evaluating platforms like Extreme Platform ONE™.

This brief helps you:

• Validate where AI-powered NetOps is actually heading, and what leading teams expect next.
• Identify what differentiates effective AI (proactive, embedded, and contextual) from surface-level automation.
• Evaluate vendors with greater confidence using practical criteria like transparency, trust, and real operational value.

As AI shifts from passive insights to proactive, agent-driven operations, the stakes are higher than ever. This brief gives you a clearer lens into what high-impact AI looks like so you can invest in technology that reduces manual effort, improves decision speed, and delivers measurable impact across your network operations.