The Rise of Autonomous Networking
Rahim is a vocal advocate for self-drivingnetworks. This approach relies on AI-assisted monitoring and automated remediation, core components of AIOps. Currently, 70 to 80 percent of support requests are resolved without human intervention. Rahim predicts that within two to three years, no technical issues will require human involvement.
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Even hardware replacements will be streamlined. Rahim envisions a system where the technology automatically orders a replacement part. The component arrives by mail, and a novice can install it, while the system handles the configuration. When asked if users should trust machines with their careers, Rahim pointed to autonomous taxis. He argues that incremental automation builds the necessary trust for full autonomy.
Scaling for an AI-Driven Future
Rahim measures success by the volume of Wi-Fi performance tickets. In most enterprises, the Wi-Fi is badis the first reported issue. This catch-all complaint often masks problems with applications, WANs, or cloud providers. Rahim believes AI can identify and resolve these underlying causes much faster than any human technician.
AI agents are becoming a new class of network users. Enterprises will soon host more AI agents than human employees, all requiring reliable connectivity. Human teams cannot scale fast enough to manage the massive traffic generated by these agents. Consequently, networks will grow to a size that only AI can effectively manage.
Integrating the Juniper Acquisition
HPE is positioning itself as a networking-first company following its acquisition of Juniper in July 2025. Rahim reports that integration is progressing smoothly. Customers can now manage both Aruba and Juniper access points using tools from either vendor. He noted that achieving this interoperability in just 18 months is a significant milestone. When asked about competitors like Cisco and Meraki, Rahim remained confident in HPE’s unique capabilities. HPE CEO Antonio Neri has reinforced this shift, stating that the company is effectively becoming a networking firm.
