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HS099: From CLI to CFO: Translating Complex Network Data into Clear Strategic and Financial Insights (Sponsored)
Apr 1, 2025
Richard Foster, CEO and founder of Netos, dives into the essential transformation of network data into actionable financial insights. He discusses the challenges IT leaders face with fragmented data and the reliance on traditional tools like Excel. Foster highlights how Netos streamlines financial modeling using live inventory data, enhancing usability for engineers. The need for automation and advanced budgeting techniques in multi-vendor environments is also explored, emphasizing strategies for better decision-making and efficiency in network management.
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- Integrating disparate operational data through tools like Netos enhances decision-making and provides financial insights for effective network management.
- Understanding technical debt enables organizations to optimize their infrastructure and make informed asset management decisions while considering financial implications.
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Challenges in Network Data Management
Many organizations struggle with obtaining accurate operational data about their networks, often relying on disparate tools and outdated methods like Excel. Network monitoring systems may provide useful insights, but operational data is frequently spread across various platforms and vendors, making it difficult to form a cohesive understanding. This fragmentation complicates decision-making and is further aggravated by the changing nature of network assets that may result in outdated information by the time it's reviewed. Acknowledging these challenges is crucial for developing more effective strategies to manage and utilize network data moving forward.
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