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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) introduced the Cisco N9100 series, the first NVIDIA partner-developed data center switch based on NVIDIA Spectrum-X silicon, and a NVIDIA Cloud Partner-compliant reference architecture for neocloud and sovereign cloud customers. The N9100 is orderable before year-end and supports a choice of NX-OS or SONiC. Cisco also expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA (security, observability, AI PODs, Nexus Hyperfabric AI, UCS servers, Run:ai, Nutanix support) and helped unveil an AI-native wireless stack for 6G with NVIDIA and telecom partners.

These advances target neocloud, enterprise, and telecom customers seeking flexible, secure, and high-performance AI infrastructure.

Pure Storage and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) unveiled a new FlashStack Cisco Validated Design (CVD) as part of the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to help enterprises move generative AI from pilot to production.

The solution combines Pure Storage FlashBlade//S, Cisco UCS C845a servers with NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, Nexus 9000 networking, and Portworx to provide high-performance data access, Kubernetes data persistence, low-latency fabric, and unified telemetry. The FlashStack CVD will be generally available in Q1 2026 through channel partners and offers early access and briefings now.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and G42 announced on October 28, 2025 an expanded partnership to build secure, end-to-end AI infrastructure in the UAE as part of the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership. Cisco will supply a full-stack AI data center solution—including UCS 885A servers with AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs, Nexus 9K 800G switches, Firepower 4200 firewalls, optics, and observability tools—and act as integrator within G42's Regulated Technology Environment (RTE). The project ties into flagship efforts including the 1GW Stargate cluster under construction and the previously announced 5GW UAE-US AI campus, and is subject to final US and UAE regulatory licenses and clearances.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) partnered with the City of Los Angeles and local nonprofits to launch the Crenshaw Community Connectivity Pilot, providing free public Wi‑Fi along the Crenshaw Corridor beginning Oct. 23, 2025.

Partners installed 1.5 miles of underground fiber and deployed cloud‑managed Cisco outdoor access points plus Cisco Ultra‑Reliable Wireless Backhaul to deliver secure connectivity where fiber is still being rolled out. The pilot targets residents, businesses and visitors in Crenshaw, Hyde Park, Park Mesa and Leimert Park and is designed as a platform for future smart‑city use cases and major events (FIFA World Cup 26, Super Bowl LXI, LA28).

Cisco (CSCO) released the Splunk State of Observability 2025 report (survey of 1,855 ITOps and engineering professionals) showing observability now drives business decisions across customer experience, product roadmaps and revenue.

Key metrics: 74% report improved employee productivity, 65% report revenue impact, 64% say product roadmaps benefit, 76% use AI-powered observability, and observability leaders report a 125% annual ROI. The report highlights OpenTelemetry adoption and skills gaps for monitoring AI workloads.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) released the 2025 CiscoAI Readiness Index showing that the most AI-ready organizations — called "Pacesetters" (~13% of surveyed firms) — materially outperform peers across adoption, infrastructure, security, and value metrics.

Key findings: Pacesetters are 4x more likely to move pilots into production, 50% more likely to see measurable AI value, and nearly all (98%) design networks for AI scale vs 46% overall. The report warns of rising AI Infrastructure Debt driven by limited GPU capacity (26% with robust GPUs), scaling constraints, and data-centralization gaps.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced the Cisco 8223, a 51.2 Tbps fixed Ethernet routing system built for distributed AI workloads, shipping to initial hyperscalers as of Oct 8, 2025. The 8223 is powered by the new Cisco Silicon One P200 chip, offering deep buffering, P4 programmability, and line-rate encryption with post-quantum resilient algorithms. Key hardware highlights include 64×800G ports, >20 billion packets-per-second forwarding, 3RU form factor, support for 800G coherent optics to 1000 km, and interconnect scaling claims exceeding 3 Exabits/sec.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has announced significant enhancements to its Webex Customer Experience portfolio, introducing advanced AI-powered solutions for contact centers. The key announcement is the new Webex AI Quality Management tool, launching in early 2026, which will unify supervision across AI and human agents.

The company is expanding its AI capabilities with Webex AI Agent and Cisco AI Assistant, supporting 50+ languages by Q4 2025. Notable integrations include partnerships with Salesforce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Epic Systems. The company also announced plans to expand the Webex ecosystem to India and Saudi Arabia, with new data centers in Mumbai and Chennai planned for Q2 2026.

Early adopters like CarShield have reported significant improvements, with their AI system containing 66% of calls without human intervention and achieving a 90% reduction in onboarding time for claims processing.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has unveiled groundbreaking AI collaboration solutions at WebexOne 2025, introducing 'Connected Intelligence' - a new paradigm where humans and AI agents work together seamlessly. The announcement includes new agentic capabilities in Cisco AI Assistant, RoomOS 26 for Cisco Devices, and Webex Suite integrations.

Key innovations include AI-powered agents for task management, note-taking, polling, meeting scheduling, and an AI receptionist. The company is expanding its ecosystem through integrations with Amazon Q index, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Salesforce. RoomOS 26, powered by NVIDIA, introduces advanced features like Director agent, Audio zones, and Workspace Advisor. The platform will support Microsoft Teams Rooms through MDEP and enhance Zoom compatibility.