A global outage of internet-related services seemed unimaginable – but possible, up until now.

ITIC’s survey data shows that nearly 44% of mid-sized and large enterprises experience at least one significant unplanned outage annually. IDC’s analysis suggests that data center downtimes can average between 1.5 to 4.5 hours per incident.

One outage, which causes downtime in your data centers, can cause up to $594,000 of damages, on average.

Network automation has undergone a remarkable transformation since the early days of IT infrastructure, where manual configurations were the standard. As networks expanded and became more complex, the limitations of manual management became evident.

The introduction of automation brought significant improvements:

reducing human error
enhancing consistency
allowing for more efficient network operations

Tools, such as SandWork offer sophisticated orchestration & automation capabilities, that streamline processes and enable scalable, robust network management – including root-cause analysis.

While root-cause analysis can explain the reason for errors, their source can be often attributed to manual network management. According to research conducted by NetBox Labs, around 57% of network operations are still performed manually. As a result, companies become more vulnerable to human errors and inefficient time utilization.

Automation has shifted from a luxury to a necessity, providing the backbone for modern network infrastructures and ensuring seamless operations in increasingly complex environments.

Devastating costs

Downtime can impact your business financially due to loss of data As per consulting firm Gartner, network downtime costs $5600 or more/minute, i.e. more than $300,000 per hour.

These numbers include lost sales, reduced worker productivity and damage to the company’s reputation. For a business that relies on a constant network, even a momentary downtime can result in a large loss of cash and operations.

This clear evidence indicates the necessity of network management solutions that decrease downtime and thus ensure business continuity. As networks become increasingly complicated, the expenses associated with downtime are only set to rise; network management solutions like SandWork can reduce such risks.

Mitigate risks by using SandWork today

SandWork is a comprehensive solution designed to minimize network downtime and improve performance through advanced orchestration and automation.

By automating NOS installations, device configurations, and ongoing monitoring, SandWork reduces human error and ensures your network consistently performs at its best. Its greenfield checks and global intent verification proactively identify and address issues before they escalate, reducing potential disruptions.

With lifecycle management features, SandWork keeps all network elements updated for increased reliability. This platform scales network demands automatically while minimizing downtime, helping you increase reliability and significantly reduce operational costs.

Start mitigating risks with SandWork today.