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CISCO
Cisco offers a comprehensive range of solutions aimed at enhancing networking, security, and AI capabilities across various environments. Here’s a brief overview:
Networking and Security Integration
Cisco is focused on unifying its networking and security solutions through the Cisco Networking Cloud. This platform enables IT teams to manage campus and branch networks securely and efficiently. New integrations with Cisco Secure Access enhance this unified approach, offering automated monitoring and insights into network performance, device status, and application metrics. Key technologies include Catalyst SD-WAN and ThousandEyes for enhanced visibility and security.
AI and Automation
Cisco is driving advancements in AI to support scalable infrastructure and AI/ML workloads. The Cisco UCS X-Series Direct, designed for edge environments, provides robust connectivity and compute power. Additionally, Cisco’s AI Validated Designs help accelerate AI/ML deployments, providing high-performance compute and network fabrics tailored for various enterprise use cases .
5G and Network Slicing
Cisco, in collaboration with DISH Wireless, is pioneering 5G network slicing solutions in a hybrid cloud environment. This innovation aims to manage network traffic efficiently, support various business applications, and improve service level agreements (SLAs). Cisco’s contributions include advanced routing hardware, network automation, and service assurance to support future 5G business services .
