November delivered on all fronts—awards, analyst buzz, big blogs, new videos, and plenty of activity from our members. Here’s everything that shaped the Exchange this month.
NetBrain Takes Over Times Square
🏆 Awards & Industry Recognition
NetBrain picked up major momentum in the wider industry, earning both awards and high-profile analyst mentions.
Awards & Spotlight
- Most Innovative Security Validation – Cyber Defense Magazine
- Next Big Thing in Enterprise Tech – Fast Company
- Recognized in Gartner’s Digital Twins Market Guide
- Included in The Fast Mode: Leading Networking Vendors in 2025
These honors reflect two decades of innovation in AI-driven network automation—helping companies like Nike and CVS validate security, automate troubleshooting, detect CVEs, and prevent outages.
📚 New Blogs Worth Bookmarking
NetBrain’s content team dropped several strong pieces this month—each one tackling a real challenge network teams face today.
Decode your network’s DNA with NetBrain’s Digital Twin
A closer look at how a unified, real-time blueprint captures everything—cloud, on-prem, SDN, containers—and turns hybrid chaos into clarity.
The Future of NetOps
As networks grow more dynamic and distributed, automation and AI aren’t optional—they’re survival tools. This blog explores where NetOps is heading and what teams need to prepare for.
Teaching AI To Understand Your Network
AI is only as good as its understanding of design and intent. This piece shows how NetBrain’s models reason through your network the way an experienced engineer would.
🎥 Community Voices & Videos
“NetBrain has one of the best AI implementations I’ve seen.” — Tim Colby, Ginkgo IT Solutions
Rick Larkin breaks down why NetBrain’s AI-powered approach to network automation clicks with engineers.
Inside NetBrain’s new ACE Program
A closer look at how ACE simplifies partner access to software, enablement, and support.
APNT x NetBrain — Network Automation Interview Video
David Spence, Willem Slok, and Mark West dive into:
- What NetBrain really does
- Why one “smartest engineer” can’t scale
- How automation is reshaping NetOps everywhere
Exchange Community Highlights
New Community Badges Are Here
Badges officially launched this month—recognizing participation, contributions, discussion, and overall community impact. They’re already inspiring more engagement across groups.
QOTW: How has NetBrain helped you cut troubleshooting time?
Members shared real-world wins, from proactive QApps to faster diagnostics.
🚀 Wrapping Up
November brought a wave of recognition, activity, and growth across the Exchange—from new badges to new features, insights, and member stories. December’s lining up to bring even more energy.