Many Network Engineers Want DDI Vendors to Add Agentic AI Features
Category: BlogIn conversations with network teams, one theme keeps emerging: AI-powered management tools are no longer a “nice to have.” Engineers want agentic interfaces that can gather data, detect issues, and help respond to problems across DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) environments.
EMA’s DDI Directions 2026 research shows:
- 43% say AI capabilities are essential when evaluating DDI vendors
- Nearly all organizations would use AI features if available
- 66% want agentic AI that can proactively detect and respond to issues — not just chatbots
The challenge? Most DDI vendors are still early in their AI journey.
As agentic capabilities begin to arrive over the next 6–12 months, network teams will need to balance innovation with caution. Early adopters already report challenges validating AI insights — making governance and verification critical.
The message is clear: the future of core network services is agentic, but evaluation and trust will matter as much as automation.
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