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BLOG | Jan 24, 2025

Overcoming the Inventory Management Challenge in Enterprise Networks

Without an accurate network inventory, implementing network automation is challenging.
Chiara Regale
Chiara Regale SVP of Product and User Experience at Forward Networks. 
Who should read this post?
  • Network engineers struggling with maintaining an accurate network inventory
  • SecOps professionals looking to maintain the integrity of overall security posture
  • IT leaders aiming to optimize network performance and resiliency
What is covered in this content?
  • What are the consequences of having poor visibility into network inventory
  • Why is it so challenging to have and maintain an accurate network inventory
  • How does digital twin technology deliver an always accurate network inventory

Effective, always-accurate inventory management is crucial to an organization’s overall operational efficiency and security posture. Unfortunately, with the complexity and constantly changing nature of today’s network environments, inventory management is becoming more difficult and presents significant challenges for large enterprises. The struggle to keep up with network growth and changes can create significant bottlenecks, impeding progress across the enterprise.

Without an accurate network inventory, implementing network automation is challenging. Engineers are forced to spend valuable time on mundane tasks such as gathering device information and configuring systems rather than focusing on strategic initiatives that could drive the business forward. Additionally, without an accurate inventory, organizations are more vulnerable to cybersecurity risks and incur unnecessary expenses that strain IT budgets and resources. By solving the inventory management challenge, organizations can improve their network efficiency, visibility, security posture, and more.

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