Democratizing Network Automation: What We Learned Building an Open Automation Stack

Network automation is often presented as something reserved for the largest operators with dedicated automation teams and substantial budgets. This presentation tells the story of how a regional operator and Ductus took a different approach: focusing on a solid architectural foundation, an incremental delivery model, and open technologies to build a sustainable automation platform. The result isn’t just a successful implementation—it’s a demonstration that advanced network automation can be achievable for operators of all sizes.