The NetOps Expert

In this fourth episode of the 2026 NetOps Expert Series, Jeremy Rossbach, Chief Technical Evangelist for NetOps, and Alec Pinkham, Principal Product Marketer for AppNeta, unpack what it really takes to make AI work in network operations.
While 92% of organizations plan to adopt AI-enabled observability, only 23% have deployed it, and 71% of professionals still do not fully trust AI. The reason is simple. AI does not fix operational gaps. It scales them. Without trusted telemetry, consistent workflows, and full visibility across cloud and internet networks, AI cannot deliver predictive triage or autonomous remediation.
The conversation outlines a practical path to AI readiness, starting with closing blind spots, improving data hygiene, enriching tickets, and maturing automation before introducing advanced AI capabilities. The key takeaway is clear: AI success in NetOps starts with a strong data foundation and mature observability.
If you want to understand where your organization stands and what steps to take next, this episode offers a practical roadmap grounded in the findings of the 2026 State of NetOps report.

In episode three of our 2026 State of Network Operations Report series, we examine operational strain and the growing expertise gap in NetOps.
Teams are shrinking while network complexity explodes, forcing organizations to rely more on third parties and stretch internal skills further than ever. We also break down why visibility is no longer enough and how true observability helps teams prove performance, pinpoint issues, and eliminate the blame game.
Listen now and get ready for our final episode on becoming AI ready.

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is again joined by Alec Pinkham. They continue their discussion of the new 2026 State of Network Operations report, this time focusing in on gaps in visibility.
Almost every company is racing into the cloud and AI era—yet fewer than half say their networks are ready. Congestion, latency, and blind spots are stalling progress, with 95% of organizations lacking visibility into critical segments and struggling to keep pace with evolving demands. This ebook reveals how AI enabled networking can close those gaps and help teams scale. You’ll discover:

🔎 Why visibility is the new currency of performance
⚡ How automation and third party solutions are reshaping operations
🤖 The role of AI in predicting issues and boosting resiliency
📈 What leaders must do now to build networks ready for innovation

Packed with insights from industry professionals, it’s a must read for IT leaders who want to overcome today’s challenges, harness AI with confidence, and transform their networks! https://networkobservability.broadcom.com/2026-state-of-networks-operations

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is again joined by Alec Pinkham. They discuss the new 2026 State of Network Operations report!
Almost every company is racing into the cloud and AI era—yet fewer than half say their networks are ready. Congestion, latency, and blind spots are stalling progress, with 95% of organizations lacking visibility into critical segments and struggling to keep pace with evolving demands. This ebook reveals how AI enabled networking can close those gaps and help teams scale. You’ll discover:

🔎 Why visibility is the new currency of performance
⚡ How automation and third party solutions are reshaping operations
🤖 The role of AI in predicting issues and boosting resiliency
📈 What leaders must do now to build networks ready for innovation

Packed with insights from industry professionals, it’s a must read for IT leaders who want to overcome today’s challenges, harness AI with confidence, and transform their networks! https://networkobservability.broadcom.com/2026-state-of-networks-operations

In this episode, Jeremy Rossbach is joined by Alec Pinkham to discuss why visibility is needed beyond your VCF domain.