Explore the intersection of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and networking infrastructure in this keynote address by Dave Ward, CTO of Engineering and Chief Architect at Cisco Systems. Delve into the driving forces behind cloud adoption, including the need for business agility and rapid application delivery. Examine how the microservices methodology accelerates feature deployment while introducing new challenges in distributed systems. Learn about bridging the gap between traditional infrastructure networking/security and the logical infrastructure required for microservices. Discover strategies for automating and simplifying networking and security components in cloud-native environments. Gain insights from Ward's expertise in routing, systems software, and network design, including his role in developing Cisco's IOS-XR software.