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While it might seem like the choice of network automation is between build vs. buy, enterprises are

While it might seem like the choice of network automation is between build vs. buy, enterprises are doing both.

Experts debate which automation approach is best. Building DIY automation tools offers network teams more customization, while vendor tools provide more available features. But enterprises tend to use a mix of both methods, according to a recent webinar by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) and Network to Code, a network automation consulting firm. The webinar presented information from a February 2022 EMA research report that surveyed 359 IT professionals. Approximately 93% of respondents said their organizations developed in-house network automation tools, and 98% said their organizations used commercial tools.