Zayo Integrates AI Agents into Network Operations with Agentic Networking
Event summary
- Zayo launched Agentic Networking for its DynamicLink platform on September 8, 2026, enabling AI agents to directly interact with network operations.
- The new MCP server allows approved AI agents to access network tools, understand conditions, and take authorized actions within governed workflows.
- DynamicLink, introduced in September 2025, now supports AI-driven automation for tasks like cloud connectivity, performance investigation, and network change execution.
- Agentic Networking is available immediately as part of the DynamicLink platform, which won a 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Award.
The big picture
Zayo's Agentic Networking represents a shift from software-defined networking to AI-driven network operations, aligning with broader industry trends toward automation and AI integration in enterprise infrastructure. The move positions Zayo as a pioneer in making network capabilities accessible within AI systems, potentially reshaping how businesses manage their digital infrastructure. The scale of Zayo's network—spanning 32 million fiber miles—amplifies the strategic significance of this development.
What we're watching
- AI Integration Pace
- How quickly enterprises adopt AI-driven network operations and whether Zayo can maintain leadership in this emerging space.
- Governance Challenges
- The balance between AI automation and human oversight in network operations, particularly in regulated industries.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether Agentic Networking provides a sustainable competitive advantage over traditional NaaS providers.
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