Let’s look back at a few articles we have written that have shown how AI transformed the business world around us:

• Sentra’s GenAI Assistant
• KDAN AI
• AI Innovations in Tennis
• GoTo’s AI Introduction
• Unified Office’s AI-powered Coaching

Just as AI automates tasks, optimizes processes and fuels innovation across various sectors, the technology is having a similar transformative effect on enterprise networks. New AI-powered solutions are being developed to streamline network management, making it more efficient and less prone to human error. 

AI can also play a crucial role in enhancing network security by constantly monitoring for threats and proactively addressing them. Additionally, AI has the potential to personalize user experiences on enterprise networks, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow for employees.

The integration of AI into enterprise networks is still in its early stages, but the potential benefits are vast. Businesses can leverage AI to reduce network management costs, improve overall network efficiency, and gain a competitive edge through a more secure and adaptable network infrastructure. As AI technology continues to evolve, we can expect the enterprise network market to adapt and integrate these advancements even further, shaping the future of business communication.

What the enterprise network market doesn’t fully understand, however, is that AI cannot be an incremental addition to an existing architecture. Nile, a provider of next-gen enterprise networks, is aware of this and recently announced a new solution architecture for its Nile Access Service.

Nile Access Service is an approach to building and managing enterprise networks that leverages AI for automation and optimization. It's designed to deliver a cloud-like experience for businesses on their wired and wireless networks.

Components of the architecture include Nile Service Blocks, Nile Services Cloud and two categories of AI applications: Nile Copilot and Nile Autopilot.

The core of the new architecture lies in three key components:

Nile Service Blocks are modular network building blocks that house Wi-Fi 6 access points with advanced sensor technology. Employing a deterministic system design, Nile Service Blocks ensure consistent and predictable network performance across the entire infrastructure.

Nile Services Cloud is a centralized cloud platform that acts as the network's nerve center. It collects data from all connected Nile Service Blocks and provides real-time network-wide visibility and insights.

With Nile AI Applications, Nile leverages AI through two distinct application categories.

Nile Copilot continuously monitors network performance across all connected devices, applications and users. This real-time monitoring allows IT teams to proactively identify and address potential issues before they impact user experience.

When network anomalies occur, Nile Copilot utilizes AI to diagnose the root cause, saving IT teams valuable time and resources. Traditionally, IT would have to manually troubleshoot the issue, which potentially involves multiple network devices and configurations. With Nile Copilot, the AI can pinpoint the problem – whether it's a faulty access point, congested bandwidth or another issue – enabling a swift resolution.

Moreover, Nile Copilot streamlines network configuration by automating routine tasks. This includes tasks like adding new devices, managing user access controls and applying security policies – all functions that can be time-consuming for IT staff.

Nile Autopilot takes network automation to the next level. Nile Autopilot constantly monitors network health and can automatically take corrective actions to maintain optimal performance. This might involve adjusting bandwidth allocation, rebalancing network traffic or reconfiguring access points for better coverage – all happening autonomously.

Nile Autopilot leverages AI to predict potential network issues before they occur. As an example, maybe the AI identifies a potential overheating issue in a particular access point. Autopilot can then take preventive measures, such as adjusting power settings or scheduling maintenance before the problem disrupts network operations.

Nile Autopilot also constantly analyzes network activity for suspicious behavior. If a potential security threat is detected, the AI can take immediate action, such as quarantining infected devices or blocking malicious traffic. This proactive approach reduces the risk of cyberattacks on the network.

The new Nile Access Service architecture goes beyond automation, though. It integrates security measures throughout the entire network. Security is embedded within every component of the Nile Access Service architecture. From secure boot technology in the Nile Service Blocks to robust data encryption in the Nile Services Cloud, Nile prioritizes network security. Nile even leverages a cloud-native service delivery model. This means businesses can access and manage their network infrastructure from a central cloud platform.

“Our mission is to give IT leaders a bridge over the growing innovation gap between their goals and the resources required to achieve them,” said Pankaj Patel (News - Alert), CEO and co-founder, Nile. “The first step in that journey was building the industry's first service architecture to deliver connectivity with guaranteed performance outcomes. We’re building on that by ushering in a new era powered by AI networking.”

Nile Access Service is available today and deployed in production networks worldwide.