Cisco is introducing a series of new innovations designed to support the safe and efficient acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across industry sectors. Amid the increasingly massive surge in AI use, the US technology company is working to address the biggest challenge facing global companies: how to build a digital infrastructure that is ready to handle the complexity of AI while maintaining operational security and efficiency.
At Cisco Live US, Cisco showcased a range of new products spanning networking, security, observability, and AI-based collaboration. All are designed to help modern organizations transform their data centers and workplaces to meet the demands of agentic AI, AI systems that are able to make decisions and act autonomously.
Cisco President and Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel said the company is building the critical infrastructure that will drive the global economy in the AI era. From automated network management to AI-based cyber threat protection, Cisco aims to be the backbone of digital transformation across businesses of all sizes.
Smart Workplace and Simpler Operations
To support workplace transformation, Cisco is introducing a range of new devices for campus, branch and industrial networks. These devices are equipped with AI-based management that enables companies to shift from a reactive work model to a proactive and autonomous approach. These solutions are designed to enable employees to work more effectively, securely and flexibly, whether in the office or in a hybrid environment.
One of the interesting innovations is the AI-based PTZ Room Vision camera that can transform the meeting experience into a more cinematic and interactive one. In addition, the Jira Workflow Automation feature on the Cisco AI Assistant for Webex Suite speeds up work processes, while the Webex AI Agent simplifies customer service with automated templates that can be customized for various industries.
On the operational side, Cisco introduced the concept of AgenticOps as IT operations made easier by AI agents. Also present is Cisco AI Canvas and Cisco AI Assistant which are the industry’s first generative interfaces, enabling real-time collaboration between security and network teams. All of this is supported by the Deep Network Model, an LLM (Large Language Model) that is specially trained using knowledge from Cisco U courses and CCIE materials.
Security, Data Centers, and AI Observability
Digital transformation without strong security is clearly at risk. To that end, Cisco is enhancing its Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Universal ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) solutions, and introducing two new firewalls from the 6100 and 200 series that are claimed to have best-in-class performance and price efficiency. All of these technologies are designed to support more integrated and adaptive agentic AI security against modern threats.
For data center needs, Cisco also introduced computing and networking solutions that support agentic AI with a focus on high bandwidth, low latency, and energy efficiency. Cisco even joined the EPRI Open Power AI Consortium to strengthen the electric power grid with artificial intelligence. In addition, the company now also offers AI service monetization solutions for network providers and operators.
The observability side of things is no exception. Cisco is strengthening its integration with Splunk through major updates to Splunk Observability Cloud and AppDynamics. This collaboration enables deep visibility into real-time network performance, providing critical insights to maintain a company’s digital resilience.
Integrated Management Platform for the Future
Cisco also announced Cisco Cloud Control, a unified management platform spanning networking, security, observability, and collaboration. The platform is equipped with AI tools such as Cisco AI Canvas and Cisco AI Assistant, enabling IT teams to complete cross-product workflows more easily and proactively.
With all these innovations, Cisco proves itself not just a network equipment provider, but a strategic partner in facing the complexities of the AI era. This support also includes training at Cisco U and flexible payment solutions from Cisco Capital in more than 100 countries.
Companies like Ford Motor Company are already seeing the benefits. Ford Chief Information Security Officer Patrick Milligan called Cisco’s networking and security solutions a critical foundation for building their AI systems, which are now used from product design to customer service.
Moving forward, with the support of a more resilient and secure digital infrastructure, Cisco hopes to help organizations around the world unlock the full potential of AI.
Source: Gizmologi.com
