BackBox Recognized as AI-Powered Enterprise Solution of the Year by 2026 Tech Ascension Awards

Kilter AI also named a finalist for Best AI-Driven Automation Solution in the 2026 A.I. Awards

DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BackBox, a network cyber resilience company, today announced that Kilter AI, the intelligence layer of its Kilter Platform, has been named AI-Powered Enterprise Solution of the Year in the 2026 Tech Ascension Awards, announced Sept. 16.

Kilter AI combines advanced vulnerability intelligence with no-code automation across more than 180 network vendors and thousands of device types, while keeping human experts in control of every recommended action. Rather than pursuing full autonomy, BackBox purpose-built Kilter AI on the principle that AI should act as a trusted advisor to network operations and security (NetSecOps) teams, not a robot on autopilot. It normalizes CVE severity and workaround data from CISA, NVD, NIST, and vendor sources, correlates it against each customer's actual device inventory and configuration, and turns validated workarounds into visual, reviewable automation chains — cutting the manual triage work that consumes NetSecOps teams' time while leaving every action subject to human review before it runs.

"The pace of AI innovation is extraordinary, but BackBox distinguished itself by turning technical innovation into practical value," said David Campbell, CEO of the Tech Ascension Awards. "Kilter AI addresses meaningful industry challenges with a differentiated approach and demonstrated business impact. It represents the kind of purposeful innovation that is shaping the future of artificial intelligence."

The 2026 Tech Ascension Awards attracted an unprecedented number of submissions from companies competing across enterprise AI, agentic automation, cybersecurity, and small-business technology categories. This record participation reflects the rapid growth of the AI industry and the accelerating pace at which organizations are bringing advanced capabilities to market. Winners were chosen based on innovation, competitive differentiation, market relevance, and demonstrated ability to deliver measurable business and customer outcomes.

"Being recognized by the Tech Ascension Awards affirms what we hear from customers every day: they want the speed and insight of AI without giving up control of their networks," said Rekha Shenoy, CEO of BackBox. "Kilter AI was built to be a trusted advisor to NetSecOps teams, not an autonomous operator, and this award reflects the impact that approach is already having."

The Tech Ascension win adds to a strong month for Kilter AI, which launched Sept. 8; BackBox was also named a finalist for Best AI-Driven Automation Solution in the 2026 A.I. Awards, with the finalist list announced today.

About BackBox

More than 500 enterprises worldwide trust BackBox to keep their network infrastructure resilient. Its Kilter Platform unifies three layers on a single no-code foundation: Kilter ALM for automated lifecycle management — onboarding, backup and recovery, upgrades, and patching across 180+ vendors with 3,000+ pre-built automations; Kilter Enterprise for compliance, policy, and network infrastructure integrity; and Kilter AI, the intelligence layer that delivers trustworthy, human-in-the-loop insights, recommendations, and automation creation across the Platform. From backups and OS updates to compliance and vulnerability management, Kilter helps NetSecOps teams automate critical network processes, maintain business continuity during disruptions, and recover swiftly. To learn more, visit www.backbox.com.

SOURCE BackBox