Key Take Aways: Presentation 1. Quantifying modernization 2. Top considerations for Networking with AIOps 3. Impacts on IT culture, collaboration, and governance Interactive Workshop / Demo: 1. Service Levels on Experience 2. Virtual Network Assistant 3. Digital twins, Simulate Users Abstract: City, county and State governments are under pressure to modernize aging infrastructure, improve cybersecurity, and deliver better digital services—all while managing tight budgets and compliance requirements. In this session, we’ll explore how AI-driven networking and security solutions can help local governments meet these challenges head-on with automated efficiency, high efficacy, better economics, and elevated experiences. Whether you're advancing a smart city initiative or simply aiming to modernize legacy infrastructure, networks should seamlessly evolve with governments to achieve more—securely, intelligently, and efficiently.