Originally published in VMblog.com on November 24, 2025
BackBox CEO Rekha Shenoy joined other industry executives and experts to share their predictions for 2026 in VMblog’s 18th annual 2026 Modern Data Center Technology Prediction Series.
Here she discusses how AI has transformed from an experimental technology into a vital force driving change across all sectors of IT. Looking ahead, AI will act as an advisory layer in network automation, supporting, rather than replacing, human expertise.
Four priorities will define trustworthy AI development:
- AI must prioritize protecting users and their infrastructure.
- Models should produce repeatable, verifiable results that improve over time.
- Automation should support, not replace, skilled engineers.
- Vendors must clearly explain how their AI generates insights, what data it uses, and how outputs are validated.
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