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Gartner defines network automation platforms as systems that automate and orchestrate the configuration, deployment, and operational management of network infrastructure. Network automation platforms are delivered via software and interact directly with network devices, network controllers (or fabric managers), network services, network management systems, and other automation tools.
Automation engine: The ability to modify network infrastructure, including network devices, network services, or network controllers. This includes adjustments to the data plane, such as changing traffic forwarding behavior.
Network orchestration: The ability to create multistep workflows with conditional logic, comprising multiple networking activities, via a GUI-based canvas or spec-driven documents.
Multidomain and multivendor: The ability to automate and orchestrate networking activities across multiple networking domains (e.g.,, data center, public cloud, campus, branch, firewalls) and support multiple vendors’ network products (e.g.,, Arista, Cisco, HPE, Huawei, NVIDIA).
Network configuration management: The ability to handle configuration archival (backup/restore/rollback), configuration templating, drift detection and remediation, change pre- or post validation, and compliance reporting.
System integration: The ability to ingest and manipulate data from other systems, such as cloud or virtualization tools, IT service management systems, DDI platforms, observability platforms, version control systems, and other networking tools.
Centralized management: A central user interface to manage the platform’s life cycle, including role-based access control (RBAC) and a published API and/or model context protocol (MCP) interface that exposes most of the platform’s functionality.
Founded in 2004, NetBrain is a network automation platform pioneering Agentic NetOps for complex hybrid environments. AI agents grounded in live network context, engineer-grade tools and intents across multi-vendor, multi-domain infrastructure diagnose root causes, implement change safely, assess compliance, and prevent incidents with deterministic reasoning and governed execution. A team of turnkey agents diagnoses novel root causes, executes changes within your guardrails, and assesses compliance. A team of turnkey agents diagnoses novel root causes, executes changes within your guardrails, and assesses compliance. The platform learns from each diagnosis to automate recurring issues with ITSM, observability, and cloud platforms.
ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is a software designed for managing, automating, and monitoring network device configurations across multi-vendor environments. The software offers functionalities such as backup, change management, compliance auditing, and vulnerability assessment of network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and access points. It helps streamline configuration changes, minimize unauthorized modifications, and automate routine tasks, contributing to enhanced network reliability and security. The software enables administrators to restore configurations after device failures, track configuration changes, and address compliance requirements by supporting policy enforcement and audit reports. ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager is suited for organizations seeking to ensure efficient network configuration management and minimize downtime risks.
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is a software that enables organizations to automate IT processes such as configuration management, application deployment, and workflow orchestration in enterprise environments. The software offers tools for managing infrastructure as code, integrating with various cloud and on-premise technologies, and supporting security and compliance requirements. It provides automation capabilities for tasks across servers, networks, and applications, helping to reduce manual intervention and streamline operational efficiency. The platform supports collaboration and resource sharing through customizable playbooks and roles, addressing the need for standardized and repeatable automation solutions in complex IT ecosystems.
BackBox is a software designed to automate backup, recovery, and management of network and security device configurations across a range of environments. The software enables scheduling and execution of configuration backups, streamlines recovery processes, and helps maintain compliance by monitoring changes and ensuring devices are running approved versions. BackBox supports integration with various vendors, offering centralized visibility and reporting for device status and configuration audits. Businesses use this software to reduce manual intervention, address operational risks, enhance disaster recovery preparedness, and maintain consistent configurations in complex network infrastructures.
Skybox Network Security Policy Management (Legacy) is software designed to help organizations manage and optimize their network security policies across complex environments. The software enables users to centralize policy management, visualize rules, discover gaps or redundancies, and assess rule effectiveness to reduce risk and maintain compliance. Skybox Network Security Policy Management (Legacy) supports analysis of firewall configurations and access rules, providing actionable insights for administration and auditing. By automating policy analysis and ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines, the software addresses the challenge of maintaining consistent security controls while managing a large number of changes and diverse network architectures.
Nautobot is an open-source Network Source of Truth (NSoT) and Automation Platform. It provides a flexible data model to represent device inventory, IP addresses, interconnections, topology, and configuration/state, and uses an intent-based model to capture desired network state. Robust REST and GraphQL APIs and the Nautobot App Ecosystem (e.g., Golden Config, Device Lifecycle Management, SSoT) integrate with external systems to orchestrate zero-touch provisioning (ZTP), day-2 operations, and remediation—maintaining compliance and preventing configuration/policy drift. Designed for complex, multi-vendor environments, Nautobot streamlines provisioning, reduces manual effort, and increases operational consistency. By serving as a centralized, authoritative source for devices and intended state, Nautobot replaces manual network management with automated, programmatic workflows that support modern, data-driven operations.
OpenText Network Automation is a software that enables organizations to automate the management and configuration of network infrastructure. The software supports the orchestration of network devices, monitoring for compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and the implementation of security measures across multi-vendor environments. It addresses business demands for efficient network operations by providing centralized workflows, change management capabilities, and automated remediation of network issues. Features include device discovery, configuration backup, policy enforcement, and reporting tools that help reduce manual intervention and minimize configuration errors. OpenText Network Automation is designed to facilitate scalable, reliable, and consistent network management processes for enterprises.
AppViewX ADC+ is a software designed to automate and orchestrate application delivery controller management within enterprise IT environments. The software provides functionalities for provisioning, configuring, and monitoring ADC devices and services, aiming to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. It integrates with various ADC vendors and facilitates policy management, traffic steering, and certificate lifecycle automation. Through centralized visibility, AppViewX ADC+ addresses the business need for consistent and secure application delivery, helping organizations manage network traffic, optimize performance, and ensure compliance across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
Entuity is a software designed for network monitoring and management. It provides features that enable organizations to monitor network performance, availability, and topology. The software offers automated discovery of network devices, real-time alerting, and reporting capabilities to help identify issues and optimize resources. It includes tools for capacity planning, traffic analysis, and device inventory management, assisting IT teams in maintaining network reliability and efficiency. Entuity aims to help organizations address network-related problems by providing insights into device status, connectivity, and application performance through customizable dashboards and reports.
Juniper Apstra is a software platform designed to automate and manage data center networks. It provides intent-based networking capabilities, enabling users to define desired outcomes for the network and automates the deployment and ongoing operation of network infrastructure to align with those goals. The software supports multi-vendor environments and offers functionalities such as network design, configuration, validation, and continuous assurance. It helps identify and resolve anomalies, optimizes operational workflows, and offers analytics for network health and performance. Juniper Apstra addresses the challenge of operational complexity in data centers by streamlining network lifecycle management and reducing manual intervention.
Cisco Crosswork Network Services Orchestrator is a software that automates network service lifecycle management across a wide variety of network devices and environments. It enables service providers and enterprises to design, provision, and manage complex network services with model-driven service orchestration. The software supports multi-vendor and multitechnology environments, reducing the dependence on manual configuration and enabling quicker deployment of services. It provides capabilities for real-time state monitoring, rollback and auditing of configuration changes, and the abstraction of network complexity, assisting organizations in streamlining operations and improving service agility by allowing the consistent implementation of services and policies across physical and virtual network infrastructures.
Gluware intelligent network automation is multi-vendor, multi-platform, and multi-domain and features 1) pre-built applications that work out-of-the-box, 2) an integrated developer environment for customizations and ground-up builds, and 3) a network robotic process automation and orchestration platform featuring a library of pre-built automation tasks, pre-built northbound and southbound API integrations, and an API exchange and vendor ecosystem.
Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution (LMS) is a network management software designed to assist organizations in managing and optimizing their wired and wireless network infrastructures. The software provides tools for network inventory, topology mapping, configuration management, software image management, and monitoring of network devices. Cisco Prime LMS enables centralized management of device configurations, automates regular maintenance tasks, and assists with compliance reporting. The software addresses challenges in network administration by offering visibility into network performance, facilitating troubleshooting, and supporting efficient deployment of network updates. It is targeted at organizations seeking to maintain control and operational efficiency over large-scale Cisco network environments.
IBM Rapid Infrastructure Automation software enables organizations to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of IT infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. The software supports infrastructure as code, enabling users to define and control resources programmatically. It integrates with existing platforms to streamline deployment workflows, enhance resource utilization, and reduce manual intervention in infrastructure operations. By automating repetitive tasks and standardizing processes, the software aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate delivery of IT services. It addresses the business problem of managing complex infrastructure environments by providing tools that facilitate consistent and scalable automation across diverse systems.
Micetro is a software that provides centralized management for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management, collectively known as DDI. The software enables organizations to automate network configurations, streamline administrative tasks, and enforce policies across complex network environments. Micetro supports integration with cloud and on-premises network infrastructure, offering visibility into IP address usage and facilitating compliance with network governance standards. The software addresses business needs related to reducing manual errors, improving network availability, and enhancing operational efficiency in managing core network services.
NetMRI is a network management software designed to automate and optimize critical network tasks such as configuration, compliance, and change management across complex network environments. The software enables organizations to gain visibility into network device inventory, track configuration changes, and detect inconsistencies or vulnerabilities that may impact performance or security. NetMRI facilitates policy enforcement by monitoring network devices for compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. The software helps IT teams streamline network operations by providing analytics and reporting capabilities that aid in troubleshooting and auditing. By automating routine processes and delivering actionable insights, NetMRI addresses challenges related to manual network administration, inconsistent configurations, and regulatory compliance.
Blue Planet is a software designed to facilitate network automation and orchestration for service providers and enterprises. The software offers capabilities for intelligent automation of network operations, enabling users to design, deploy, monitor, and optimize multi-domain, multidomain, and multivendor networks. It supports end-to-end service lifecycle management, virtualization, and closed-loop automation to help streamline and scale network services. Blue Planet’s features include inventory management, service assurance, analytics, and integration with virtual network functions, allowing organizations to address the complexity of modern network environments and drive operational efficiency.
Itential Automation Platform is a software designed to support network automation and orchestration across diverse environments, including cloud, virtual, and physical infrastructure. The software enables integration with various IT systems and network technologies through prebuilt adapters and APIs, allowing users to design, execute, and manage network workflows and automation tasks. It facilitates configuration management, policy enforcement, compliance checks, and monitoring by providing a central interface for automating routine and complex network operations. The platform addresses challenges related to reducing manual intervention, minimizing configuration errors, and accelerating service delivery across enterprise and service provider networks.
Nodegrid Manager is a software designed to unify the management of IT infrastructure, remote sites, and edge devices. The software enables administrators to monitor, configure, and automate critical network hardware from a centralized interface. Nodegrid Manager offers remote access to connected devices, providing tools for device provisioning, firmware updates, and system diagnostics. It supports multiple protocols and integrates with various network environments to streamline workflow efficiency and reduce downtime. The software addresses business challenges related to multi-vendor infrastructure oversight and scalability requirements by offering a consolidated platform for operational continuity and improved resource utilization.
Netpicker is a network validation and automation platform designed to improve control, consistency, and governance across enterprise infrastructure environments. It enables organizations to back up configurations, analyze configuration data at scale, validate network state against policies, intent, and operational standards, and mitigate issues with workflows and automation.
The platform supports configuration testing, compliance validation, bulk operations, and reporting. Organizations use Netpicker to reduce configuration drift, standardize changes, and lower operational risk. Netpicker includes AI-assisted capabilities that help engineers with policies and configurations while maintaining human oversight.
Netpicker is developed and maintained by Flock9, a software company focused on practical & modular network automation. Flock9 structures its portfolio around discovery, validation, automation, integration and observability, enabling incremental adoption and scalable deployment.
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