Forward Networks Launches Forward Predict to Accelerate Autonomous…

Event summary

Forward Networks announced the general availability of Forward Predict on September 29, 2026, a tool that deterministically shows the impact of proposed network changes before they touch production.
Forward Predict is built on Forward Enterprise's mathematically accurate digital twin, providing verification and guardrails for Agentic NetOps.
Beta customers, including IG Group, reduced change risk and accelerated delivery, with one global company expecting $3 million in annual benefits.
Forward Enterprise expanded its capabilities with new integrations, security intelligence, and multi-vendor support.

The big picture

Forward Networks' launch of Forward Predict addresses the critical need for safe, AI-driven network operations in an era of increasing complexity and speed. The tool's ability to predict network behavior before production changes are made is a significant step toward autonomous networking, a trend gaining traction across industries reliant on robust, secure digital infrastructure. The company's expansion of Forward Enterprise's capabilities further solidifies its position as a leader in network digital twin technology.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: The pace at which financial services, media, and technology companies adopt Forward Predict to reduce network change risk and accelerate delivery.
Competitive Response: How competitors in the autonomous networking space will respond to Forward Predict's general availability and its impact on market share.
Autonomous Networking: The extent to which Forward Predict will accelerate the transition from safer Agentic NetOps to trusted autonomous networking.