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Samsung and Orange Deepen vRAN Collaboration with Intel Xeon 6 SoC for AI-Enhanced Network Deployment
Samsung and Orange are expanding vRAN and Open RAN deployment in Europe using Intel Xeon 6 SoC and AI-powered vRAN solutions. The architecture enables high-capacity configuration via a single server, optimizing space, performance, and power consumption, while supporting unused compute for AI and edge applications. The collaboration moves from pilot validation to scaling, with plans to expand by 2026.
Cisco Report Highlights AI Agent Infrastructure Gaps
Cisco and Omdia report reveals 80% of executives view AI agents as critical for business survival by 2027, but significant infrastructure gaps exist. The report emphasizes network support and secure operation needs, with 87% of enterprises adjusting strategic priorities.
Google Opal Introduces Agent Steps for Dynamic Workflows
Google adds Agent Steps to Opal platform, transforming static workflows into dynamic interactive experiences. The feature includes memory, dynamic routing, and interactive chat capabilities for autonomous execution path decisions.
Cisco Expands AI Security Architecture and Launches Partner Incentive Program
Cisco launched new solutions for AI agent security, expanding AI Defense to protect AI application supply chain and model integrity, and introducing SASE for Agentic AI with automated detection and access control. The company also added AgenticOps autonomous remediation in Security Cloud Control and enhanced identity security with Duo for Active Directory.
Intel Partners with SambaNova to Expand AI Inference Infrastructure
Intel announces multi-year strategic partnership with SambaNova to develop AI inference solutions based on Xeon processor infrastructure. The collaboration integrates Intel's compute, networking, storage hardware with SambaNova's AI platform, offering rack-scale inference options for heterogeneous data centers. Intel confirms this doesn't alter its independent GPU roadmap and will continue investing in edge-to-cloud AI products.
NVIDIA Launches AI-Powered OT Security Platform Morpheus
NVIDIA launched Morpheus cybersecurity framework for industrial control systems and OT environments, using AI for real-time traffic analysis. The platform integrates accelerated computing to deeply parse OT protocols and detect anomalies like ransomware and insider threats.
CrowdStrike Analyzes Evolution of Typosquatting Attack Techniques
CrowdStrike's threat intelligence team published a report detailing how threat actors are refining typosquatting techniques using homoglyphs and complex subdomain strategies to evade detection. These attacks are commonly used for initial access by mimicking legitimate sites to lure users into downloading malware.
Cisco Partners with NVIDIA to Launch Australia's First Sovereign AI Factory
Cisco collaborates with Sharon AI to deploy an AI factory in Australia powered by 1024 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, integrating UCS servers, Nexus Hyperfabric, and VAST Data storage for in-country AI processing.
Samsung Upgrades Bixby to Conversational Device Agent with Enhanced Natural Language Control
Samsung launches new Bixby version as a conversational device agent, enabling natural language device control and real-time web search. It understands user intent to perform actions like adjusting settings and integrates search results natively.
Samsung and KT Validate 6G Core X-MIMO Technology with 3Gbps Peak Rate
Samsung Electronics and KT validated eXtreme MIMO technology in the 7GHz band, achieving 3Gbps downlink speed through ultra-high density antenna arrays. The test used a 256-port base station prototype transmitting 8 data streams outdoors, balancing coverage and capacity. The 7GHz band and X-MIMO architecture are key foundations for 6G commercialization.
NVIDIA Survey Shows Significant ROI Growth in Telecom Network AI Automation
NVIDIA's telecom industry survey reveals AI as a core driver of network automation. The survey predicts significant ROI for telecom operators by 2026, with applications in traffic prediction, fault diagnosis, and energy efficiency. Growing demand for high-performance computing infrastructure drives investments in GPU acceleration and dedicated AI platforms.
Cisco and AT&T Deepen 5G SA IoT Platform Collaboration
Cisco and AT&T announced a deepened strategic partnership to launch a 5G SA-native IoT platform, integrating AT&T's 5G core with Cisco's mobile service platform. The platform offers network slicing, application-aware optimization, and local traffic steering for demanding IoT use cases like connected cars and smart cities.
Cisco Reports AI Infrastructure and Campus Networking Dual-Cycle Growth
Cisco's Q2 FY2026 results show $2.1B in AI infrastructure orders and a multi-year campus networking refresh cycle, with networking product orders growing over 20% YoY.
Cisco Defines Security Architecture for Agentic AI Era with Expanded AI Defense and SASE Capabilities
Cisco announced major updates to its AI Defense solution, adding AI supply chain governance and runtime protections to mitigate risks of agentic AI compromise. Concurrently, Cisco SASE introduced AI traffic detection and optimization capabilities to ensure secure and reliable agentic workflows. These developments reflect Cisco's strategic focus on converging AI security with networking architectures.
Cisco Launches AI Infrastructure Chip and AgenticOps Platform to Strengthen Unified Architecture Strategy
Cisco introduced Silicon One G300 chip and AgenticOps platform to optimize AI cluster network performance and job completion time, while simplifying hybrid cloud operations via unified Nexus One management plane. Its updated AI Defense solution focuses on AI supply chain governance and runtime protection.
Cisco Establishes AgenticOps as Core IT Operating Model for AI Era
Cisco expands AgenticOps operating model across its full portfolio, covering networking, security and observability. Powered by Deep Network Model and cross-domain telemetry, it enables intelligent execution including autonomous troubleshooting, continuous optimization and trusted validation. This represents a key evolution of Cisco's platform strategy towards AI-driven closed-loop operations.
Cisco Launches G300 Chip and Systems for AI Agent-Era Data Center Networking
Cisco introduces 102.4Tbps Silicon One G300 switching chip with liquid-cooled N9000/8000 systems delivering 70% energy efficiency, 1.6T optics support, and Nexus One unified management plane upgrade.
OpenAI Launches Trust-Based Cybersecurity Access Framework
OpenAI introduces Trusted Access for Cyber framework to expand access to cutting-edge cyber capabilities while strengthening safeguards against misuse. The trust-based evaluation mechanism for AI capability access marks a new phase in generative AI security governance.
Cisco Deploys AI Networking and VXLAN for NBC Sports
Cisco will provide all-IP production support for NBC Sports' 2026 Winter Olympics, deploying AI-based networking and VXLAN technology for secure UHD content delivery. This marks the first use of VXLAN in major sports event live production to overcome geographical constraints.
OpenAI Adds URL Security Protection for AI Agents
OpenAI announced new URL security protection features for its AI Agent platform, designed to defend against link-based data exfiltration and prompt injection attacks. The built-in safeguards enhance data security when AI agents access external links.