Agentic AI Demands Total Network Edge Redesign

Agentic AI marks a shift from centralized models to autonomous, distributed systems that perceive, decide and act independently at the network edge. This evolution makes traditional hub-and-spoke WAN architectures obsolete, requiring infrastructure where computing and networking are built together to support real-time agent coordination across thousands of locations. Edge deployments in retail, manufacturing, healthcare and transportation need co-located computing, low-latency networking, and zero-trust security built in from the ground up. End-to-end visibility across distributed environments is equally essential, enabling teams to detect issues proactively and ensure reliable performance where autonomous decisions carry immediate real-world consequences.