We need a fundamental shift in our approach to assuring the network. The network is moving to the cloud. Functions are now virtualized. And next-gen networks are too dynamic for manual troubleshooting to handle. In our previous white paper, “It’s Time to Be Pro-Active,” we presented the compelling argument for employing Active Assurance in tandem with Passive Assurance. As 5G and SD-WAN drive us to adopt virtualization, Active Assurance will be a critical enabler of the automation needed to successfully ensure differentiated performance and quality for these next-gen services.