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Why Most Network Designs Are Flawed

July 1, 2026 · 46 min

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Andy Lapteff sits down with network architect James Bensley at AutoCon 5 in Munich to explore the realities of service provider networking, architecture, automation, and standards development.

James shares his path from support engineer to architect, explains how network designs evolve, and discusses how architects balance business requirements, operational simplicity, and long-term scalability.

The episode also explores product development, the IETF, RFCs, and why understanding fundamentals still matters more than chasing the latest buzzwords.

A must-listen for network engineers interested in architecture, automation, or service provider networking.

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/why-most-network-designs-are-flawed

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