[Infographic] 2018 Network & Security Automation Trends

2018 infographic titled "Network & Security Automation Trends" showing business drivers, IT drivers, talent as inhibitor, run

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Indeni and GNS3® partnered on a survey to uncover trends in the network and security automation space, producing a Network & Security Automation Trends Report that is now available for download. The article highlights that the survey reveals current patterns and practices in automation across network and security teams, aiming to inform practitioners about operational impacts and emerging technical environments. The announced report is positioned as a resource to help organizations understand automation adoption, challenges, and outcomes to guide future tooling and process decisions.

Who conducted the survey discussed in the article?

The survey was conducted through a partnership between Indeni and GNS3®. These two organizations collaborated to gather data focused specifically on network and security automation trends. The combined perspectives aim to provide insights relevant to practitioners working in network operations and security automation.

What is the main purpose of the Network & Security Automation Trends Report?

The main purpose of the report is to present findings from the survey about existing trends in network and security automation. It is intended to help readers learn more about adoption patterns, technical environments where automation is applied, operational impacts, and practical outcomes. The report serves as a resource for teams assessing automation strategies and tooling choices.

How can someone access the full survey results?

The article states that the results are available by downloading the full Network & Security Automation Trends Report. It encourages readers to download the report to learn more about the detailed survey findings. No specific download link or further access instructions are provided within the article text itself.

Indeni and GNS3® partnered on a survey to uncover existing trends in the network and security automation space. We’re excited to announce that the results are now in!

Download the full Network & Security Automation Trends Report to learn more

Here’s a high-level look at some of the survey results:

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