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Cisco Demonstrates Bidirectional XDR-Splunk ES Integration
Cisco showcased a SOC innovation at Cisco Live EMEA 2026 featuring automated bidirectional workflows between XDR and Splunk ES via API integration. The solution includes status synchronization, event transformation, and Webex notifications, reducing platform switching time and improving SOC response efficiency.
Cisco Launches Security AI Reasoning Model Integrated with XDR Platform
Cisco introduced an 8B-parameter LLM specifically designed for cybersecurity, featuring multi-step reasoning capabilities. The open-weight model supports on-premises deployment and deep integration with XDR workflows and playbooks to enhance SOC efficiency.
Cisco Firewall 10.0 Enhances Splunk Integration and Advanced Logging
Cisco launched Secure Firewall 10.0 with a new Splunk integration wizard for simplified log export and advanced logging features for granular protocol analysis. These enhancements improve network observability and threat investigation efficiency for existing deployments.
Cisco XDR Integrates Multi-Source Data for Precise Alert Tuning
Cisco security team integrated XDR, Splunk and Endace network telemetry to separate firewall IPS alert noise from real threats. Using Zeek log analysis to confirm benign network activities and implement suppression strategies for specific signature conditions. Demonstrates closed-loop tuning capability through multi-source data correlation.
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.