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by Scott Andersen (Author)
Artificial intelligence is redefining the digital backbone of our world. As data demands explode and connectivity becomes intelligent, networks are no longer passive pipelines; rather, they are evolving into dynamic, self-learning ecosystems that sense, decide, and adapt in real time. This transformation marks the beginning of a new era where AI is not just an enabler but the foundation of modern organizational infrastructure, AI security, and automated collaboration.
The book guides the readers through how networks can think, heal, and evolve. It also includes real-world examples that reveal how AIOps, digital twins, and predictive analytics transform connectivity into a living, learning system, one that continuously optimizes performance, resilience, and trust.
By the end, readers will gain a clear framework for assessing AI readiness, implementing intelligent network strategies, and managing emerging risks with confidence. They will understand how to build and sustain adaptive, secure, and future-ready infrastructures, equipping themselves to lead their organizations through the AI-powered revolution already reshaping our connected world.
What you will learn
● Understand how AI transforms networks into intelligent ecosystems.
● Evolution of infrastructure from static systems to self-learning networks.
● Learn how AI reshapes organizational workflows and governance models.
● Discover how AIOps, digital twins, and automation redefine operational resilience.
● Examine AI's expanding role in cybersecurity and Zero Trust enforcement.
● Identify and mitigate emerging AI-driven network risks and vulnerabilities.
● Understand and reduce data debt to enhance AI performance.
● Step-by-step roadmap to implement and scale AI-ready networks.
Who this book is for
This book is designed for network architects, AI strategists, cybersecurity professionals, data engineers, and IT leaders navigating the union of artificial intelligence and infrastructure. It also serves CIOs, system integrators, and digital transformation executives seeking to modernize enterprise networks for intelligent, autonomous operations.
Table of Contents
Section I: AI's Foundational Impact
1. Understanding Your Network
2. AI's Impact on Modern Organizational Structure
3. AI-driven Transformation in Networks
4. AI and Decision-making, Collaboration, and Innovation
Section II: The Impact of AI on Organizational Security
5. AI in Cybersecurity
6. Implementing AI-driven Security
7. Managing Artificial Intelligence Risks
8. Understanding Data Debt
9. Reducing Data Debt with AI
10. Case Studies in Data Debt Reduction
Section III: Improving Your Organization's Network Structure
11. Evaluating Your Current Network for AI Readiness
12. Designing AI-optimized Networks
13. Step-by-step Implementation Plan for AI Networks
14. Sustaining and Scaling AI Initiatives
15. Conclusion
APPENDIX A: AI Integration Checklist
APPENDIX B: Network Build and Enablement
APPENDIX C: History of AI HDMI
APPENDIX D: References
