The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HN784: Accelerate Your Network Automation With Gluware Labs and New Ansible Collection (Sponsored)
Jun 6, 2025
Mike Howe, VP of product marketing at Glueware, delves into the world of network automation solutions. He discusses the challenges of skepticism towards closed systems and the push for more open, scalable alternatives. Howe highlights Gluware Labs, a community edition designed to simplify automation for network engineers. He shares insights on structured configuration and the importance of collaboration in development. The conversation also touches on the role of the community in democratizing automation and enhancing skills with no-code solutions.
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Automation Gains Priority
- Automation is now a top priority because production efficiency depends on it.
- Automation builders' voices carry significant weight in vendor decisions.
Skepticism Toward Closed Automation
- Many automation builders distrust closed automation products due to past negative experiences.
- They demand open, extensible platforms integrated with tools like Git and IDEs.
Blend Build and Buy Automation
- Choose solutions that combine building and buying automation to customize for your business.
- Building alone without clear ROI is not sustainable or efficient.