# HN834: HPE Self-Driving Networks: The Next Evolution of Network Automation (Sponsored)

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Published: 2026-07-17T17:42:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3160

## Resource

In this sponsored episode, HPE’s Sunalini Sankhavaram and Jose Tellado discuss the architectural evolution toward self-driving networks. Together with Ethan and Drew, they break down how integrating agentic AI enables an autonomous architecture capable of being proactive and not just reactive. They also discuss the importance of maintaining human trust in autonomous systems and how ... Read more »

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