AI in Networking: How IT Teams Can Cut Costs and Improve IT Operations

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the demands on enterprise networks have never been higher. CIOs and IT leaders are under pressure to ensure uptime, enhance security, and deliver seamless user experiences—all while keeping costs in check. Enter AI-driven networking, the next evolution in IT operations.

At PCS, we’ve seen firsthand how AI can transform traditional network management into a proactive, intelligent ecosystem. Paired with Extreme Networks’ industry-leading solutions, AI in networking is no longer a buzzword—it’s a budget-saver and a force multiplier for IT teams.

The Pain Points: What’s Draining IT Resources

• Manual Network Troubleshooting
  IT teams waste hours (sometimes days) diagnosing issues across distributed environments.
• Limited Visibility
  With siloed systems and multiple vendors, CIOs often lack a unified view of their network health and security posture.
• Security Gaps
  Legacy infrastructure is often blind to emerging threats and encrypted attacks, leaving room for lateral movement.
• High Operational Costs
  Managing multiple network tools, licenses, and point solutions adds unnecessary complexity and expense.

How AI-Driven Networking Changes the Game

1. Predictive Insights That Slash Downtime
With ExtremeCloud™ IQ, organizations gain real-time visibility across wired and wireless infrastructure. AI-driven insights identify anomalies before they become outages—reducing Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) by up to 90%

2. Automated Troubleshooting & Remediation
Extreme’s CoPilot uses machine learning to detect irregular behaviors, recommend fixes, and, in many cases, automatically resolve issues without IT intervention. That’s less firefighting, more forward-planning.

3. Smarter Security Posture
Using AI and telemetry, Extreme’s Fabric Connect allows for automated network segmentation, reducing attack surfaces and helping meet compliance standards like E-Rate, HIPAA, and FERPA—critical for K–12 and public sector teams.

4. Cost Control Through Cloud & Consolidation
By consolidating management under a single pane of glass with ExtremeCloud IQ, IT teams reduce vendor sprawl, cut licensing costs, and streamline operations—no need for separate tools for Wi-Fi, switching, and analytics.

Real-World Example: K–12 Districts & Government Agencies
PCS has helped numerous school districts and state agencies move from reactive IT to predictive operations. For example, one public school system reduced troubleshooting tickets by 60% after deploying ExtremeCloud IQ and automating their helpdesk triage.

Why Work With PCS?
As a trusted Extreme Networks partner, PCS delivers tailored network modernization strategies that align with your budget, goals, and compliance needs. From design to deployment to post- support—we ensure your IT team stays ahead, not just afloat.

Ready to explore how AI can transform your network operations?
Let PCS show you how Extreme Networks’ AI-driven solutions can cut costs and elevate your IT infrastructure.

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