AI is only as good as the network it runs on - and that network just got a serious upgrade.
Through our strategic partnership 2degrees and Juniper Networks are redefining how connectivity is delivered and experienced across New Zealand’s enterprise and public sectors. Powered by 2degrees’ Flex self-service portal and Juniper Mist’s AI-native platform, we’re offering a truly intelligent, experience-led Network as a Service (NaaS) solution.
This is a network that manages and heals itself, proactively resolves issues, and gives organisations total control from anywhere. Using Juniper’s Marvis AI for conversational troubleshooting and combined with zero-touch onboarding, location-aware services, and asset tracking, we’re helping councils, public sector organisations, and businesses move beyond infrastructure to deliver resilient, user-centric services.
Backed by certified engineering teams and with proven delivery across enterprise and security platforms, the partnership between 2degrees and Juniper is not just modernising infrastructure, but reimagining the digital experience for staff and stakeholders alike.
About the Presenters:
Abby Mainini
Head of Business Product
2degrees
Abby is a dynamic product leader who loves aligning business strategy with customer-centric innovation. As Head of Business Product at 2degrees.
With a strong background in Sales and known for being the advocate of the customer, Abby also champions alignment across the business to deliver results for both her team and the wider 2degrees Business. In her spare time, she has a passion for travel, being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Ian Sokol
Regional Sales Manager
Juniper
Since joining Juniper in 2023 Ian has lead customer engagement across Juniper’s AI-Driven Enterprise business. With over 16yrs experience in the IT industry, Ian has worked in a range of Technical Sales roles covering both Australia & New Zealand.
Ian studied Information Technology at Loughborough University in the UK, and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business, IT & marketing from the University of Technology Sydney.
In his spare time, Ian is a Skiing enthusiast who likes to travel the world in search of great snow.
Rene Borsboom
Product Manager - Value Added Services Portfolio
2 degrees
Rene Borsboom is the Product Manager for the Value Added Services portfolio at 2degrees. With a career in the telecommunications industry that began in 2002, Rene joined 2degrees a decade ago as a Solution Architect. In the past year, he transitioned into the Product team, bringing his deep technical expertise and strategic insight to the development of innovative service offerings.
Rene holds a Master of Commerce with First Class Honours from Lincoln and Canterbury Universities. Throughout his career, he has earned technical certifications across a broad range of technologies, including Juniper, Fortinet, Extreme Networks, Nokia, and Huawei.
Outside of his professional role, Rene is an active member of the Mount Pleasant Yacht Club, where he enjoys sailing Lasers and serves as Head Junior Coach, leading learn-to-sail classes for young sailors.
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