Cisco, in partnership with NVIDIA, is accelerating AI adoption by unveiling new innovations designed to simplify, secure, and future-proof data centres.
With a focus on high-performance, low-latency networking, Cisco aims to meet the growing demands of AI workloads and deliver secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.
“The world is moving from chatbots intelligently answering our questions to agents conducting tasks and jobs fully autonomously. This is the agentic era of AI,” said Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco.
The company announced the expansion of AI PODs, the integration of NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking based on Cisco Silicon One, and the introduction of the Unified Nexus Dashboard, which centralises management across multiple environments. It noted that these innovations enable enterprises to deploy and manage AI workloads with enhanced operational efficiency.
Commenting on data centres, Patel noted that as billions of AI agents start functioning on behalf of users, the need for high-bandwidth, low-latency, and power-efficient networking in data centres will significantly increase. He emphasised that Cisco is leading the way by providing advanced and secure networking technology essential for the AI-ready data centres of the future.
“Cisco is at the forefront, delivering advanced, secure networking technology that’s foundational to the AI-ready data centres of the future,” Patel said.
Cisco’s strategic partnerships with neocloud providers such as HUMAIN, G42, and Stargate UAE further solidify its leadership in next-gen AI infrastructure. At the same time, its Agile Services Networking architecture helps service providers modernise their networks to support new AI-driven services.
In Q3 FY2025, Cisco notably surpassed its annual target of $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers a year ahead.
Matt Kimball, Moor Insights & Strategy, said Cisco’s ability to deliver AI-ready infrastructure to its customers, along with its investment in AI-enabled operations, differentiates the company. “AI reaching its full potential depends on a resilient network on which partners build and deliver solutions and services,” Kimball said.
Cisco is also introducing a new “Unified Fabric Experience” using its Nexus product line. This is designed to help organisations simplify network operations and improve efficiency across various environments.
Another innovation, Cisco AI Defence and Cisco Hypershield, provides visibility, validation, and runtime protection of the end-to-end enterprise AI workflow and is now included in the NVIDIA Enterprise AI Factory validated design.
Meanwhile, the company also announced new innovations to help enterprises securely integrate AI into their operations, addressing the increasing risks of AI-driven cyberattacks.
