AI-First Network Services
Combining 25+ years of CCIE expertise with cutting-edge AI automation. We don't just consult—we transform your network operations with intelligent, production-ready solutions.
AI-Powered Network Automation
Reduce network change windows from days to hours with AI-driven automation
Ideal For:
Config generation, compliance checking, migration planning, automated rollback
Capabilities
- Custom Claude-based agents for intelligent configuration generation
- RAG systems for documentation retrieval and context-aware automation
- MCP integration for seamless tool orchestration (Ansible, Python, Claude)
- Automated compliance checking and policy validation
Intelligent Infrastructure Design
Design networks that adapt automatically to changing business needs
Ideal For:
Cisco Nexus deployments, ACI migrations, VXLAN overlay design, hybrid cloud integration
Capabilities
- ACI fabric automation with AI-assisted topology optimization
- VXLAN BGP EVPN design with intelligent route selection
- NDFC integration for centralized policy management
- Multi-cloud networking architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
AI-Enhanced Security Operations
Stop threats faster with AI that understands your network topology
Ideal For:
Policy auditing, automated remediation, compliance monitoring, threat intelligence integration
Capabilities
- Palo Alto Panorama automation for consistent policy enforcement
- FTD/FMC policy optimization using AI-driven analysis
- Cisco ASA/FTD & Fortinet automated rule audits
- GlobalProtect deployment automation and optimization
Data Center Modernization
Transform legacy data centers into AI-ready infrastructure
Ideal For:
Greenfield ACI builds, brownfield migrations, traditional DC to ACI transformation
Capabilities
- ACI migration with zero-downtime cutover strategies
- VXLAN overlay design for scalable east-west traffic
- BGP EVPN automation for simplified fabric management
- Cisco Nexus 9K deployment and optimization
Cloud Network Integration
Seamlessly extend on-prem networks to AWS, Azure, and GCP
Ideal For:
AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, GCP Cloud Interconnect, SD-WAN deployments
Capabilities
- SD-WAN with AI-powered path selection and optimization
- Automated cloud routing (BGP, VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute)
- Multi-cloud connectivity fabric with consistent policy
- Hybrid cloud network orchestration
24/7 MSP NOC/SOC Services
Round-the-clock monitoring and security operations for enterprise networks
Ideal For:
24/7 monitoring, incident response, change management, capacity planning
Capabilities
- Global coverage with 24/7 monitoring and alerting
- Expert incident response and triage
- Intelligent escalation based on severity and business impact
- Proactive issue detection before customer impact
Custom AI Workflow Development
Build AI agents that automate your unique network workflows
Ideal For:
Custom automation workflows, internal tool integration, documentation chatbots, validation agents
Capabilities
- Claude/Gemini integration for intelligent decision-making
- Custom MCP servers for tool integration and orchestration
- RAG systems that understand your internal documentation
- Production-ready agents with CI/CD integration
Migration & Transformation Services
Move from legacy platforms to modern infrastructure without downtime
Ideal For:
Platform migrations, technology refreshes, vendor consolidation, architecture modernization
Capabilities
- Cisco to Arista migrations with automated config conversion
- Traditional firewall to NGFW transformations (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)
- Legacy data center to ACI with AI-validated cutover plans
- Automated testing and rollback strategies (Cisco, Palo, Juniper, Fortinet)
Deep Technical Expertise
AI automates it, but we understand how to architect it. Our engineering credentials cover the entire enterprise stack.
Security & Access
- Cisco ISE & NAC
- Zero Trust & Micro-segmentation
- Palo Alto Networks (PCNSE)
- Fortinet Security Fabric
- 802.1X Authentication
Data Center
- Cisco ACI & VXLAN EVPN
- Cisco Nexus 9K/7K/5K
- Arista EOS & CloudVision
- Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
- Storage Networking (FC/FCoE)
Routing & Core
- Advanced BGP & MPLS
- OSPF / EIGRP / IS-IS
- SD-WAN (Viptela/SilverPeak)
- Traffic Engineering & QoS
- Multicast Architecture
Campus & Ops
- Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC)
- Wireless (WiFi 6/6E)
- Network Observability
- Terraform & Ansible
- Python & API Integration
Why Choose nexthop?
For Executives
- Direct access to CCIE-certified engineers—no support tiers
- Quantifiable ROI through automation and reduced errors
- AI implementations that actually work in complex networks
- Rapid delivery without enterprise bureaucracy
For Engineers
- Modern tools: Claude, Gemini, RAG, MCP, Ansible, Python
- Deep expertise: ACI, VXLAN BGP EVPN, Panorama, FTD/FMC
- Production-ready code with proper testing and validation
- Knowledge transfer—we teach you to maintain what we build