Validated Integration with Infoblox Enhances IPAM Precision and Improves Network Assurance

Infoblox Certifies Integration with Forward Networks for Improved IPAM Precision and Improves Network Assurance

In today’s hybrid, multi-cloud environments, managing accurate network data and enforcing policy consistency across diverse infrastructures has become a serious operational challenge. As enterprises navigate the complexity of multi-vendor architectures and evolving security requirements, gaps in IPAM (IP Address Management) accuracy can lead to operational disruption, misconfigurations, and audit risk. Ensuring network assurance—verifying that the network is behaving as intended—becomes especially difficult without reliable, up-to-date data across all connected systems. 

Inaccurate or stale IPAM data undermines NCCM (network change control management) and network assurance by leading to incorrect change plans, misconfigured devices, and gaps between the intended and actual network state—resulting in failed deployments, extended outages, and regulatory non‑compliance.That’s why Forward Networks integration with Infoblox NIOS provides a certified, scalable, and automated solution for modern network environments.

This newly announced ecosystem partnership delivers a certified integration between Forward Networks’ network digital twin and Infoblox’s NIOS DDI platform. The result: organizations gain a unified, accurate view of their network behavior and address space, increasing operational efficiency and governance across teams.

By feeding always-accurate configuration and state data from all network devices and public cloud instances from Forward Enterprise directly into Infoblox NIOS, customers eliminate manual data entry, reduce drift, and validate that IPAM records reflect the true state of the network. The integration is no-code, scalable to tens of thousands of devices, and requires no invasive access—making it ideal for enterprises with strict security or audit requirements.

How Does the Forward Networks–Infoblox NIOS Integration Work?

This one-way sync from Forward Enterprise to Infoblox turns verified network inventory into Infoblox-ready data. The platform automatically populates Infoblox NIOS with accurate subnets, interface IPs, VLANs, MAC addresses, and other critical metadata. Customers manage the entire process via a simple, no-code interface that supports scalable environments with tens of thousands of devices—no scripting or invasive access required.

Together, the two platforms create a unified, up-to-date view of network behavior and address space. The result: better governance, stronger compliance, and faster, error-free operations.

How Can I Eliminate Manual IPAM Data Entry and Reduce Risk?

With Infoblox’s NetMRI product reaching end-of-life, many enterprises are searching for a modern network assurance replacement that doesn’t sacrifice compliance management, prevention of configuration drift. The Forward–Infoblox NIOS integration provides an upgrade path that enhances—not disrupts—existing workflows. It helps teams simplify operations, improve accuracy, and modernize infrastructure without taking on unnecessary risk.

“Our integration with Infoblox ensures customers gain a complete and consistent view of their network infrastructure,” said Chiara Regale, VP of Product at Forward Networks.

Key Benefits for Customers:

• Verified Network Data Sync: Structured, up-to-date data—including subnets, VLANs, MAC addresses, and more—is automatically transferred into Infoblox NIOS.
  
• No-Code Simplicity: Customizable mapping profiles and an intuitive GUI remove the need for manual scripting or command-line tasks.
  
• Future-Ready Modernization: A seamless, Infoblox-certified path forward for NetMRI users seeking more reliable, scalable, and secure operations.
  

As networks grow in complexity, this collaboration enables teams to unify tools, reduce silos, and trust their data when making security and operational decisions. Learn more: Forward Networks Infoblox NIOS Integration