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Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Edge and Security
Cisco expands its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to enable AI deployment from data centers to edge sites, adding security capabilities like firewall policy enforcement on DPUs and AI Defense integration, offering flexible architecture options to accelerate production scaling.
HPE Deepens AI Factory Partnership with NVIDIA, Unveils Full-Stack Supercomputing Solutions
At GTC 2026, HPE announced enhancements to its NVIDIA AI Computing portfolio, introducing full-stack solutions for large-scale AI factories and supercomputers. The offerings integrate compute, GPUs, networking, liquid cooling, software, and services to improve deployment efficiency and time-to-insight.
Qualcomm Launches AI-Native Wi-Fi 8 Portfolio with Dedicated AI Accelerators
Qualcomm launches AI-native Wi-Fi 8 portfolio including FastConnect 8200 client chip and Networking Pro 1630 networking platform. Both integrate dedicated AI accelerators, support MLO multi-link operation and 320MHz channel bandwidth, enabling real-time network optimization and low-power AI processing. This signifies wireless connectivity evolution from general transmission to AI-driven感知 network architecture.
Fortinet Enhances Security Ops with Agentic AI and Unified SOC
Fortinet advances its security operations platform with a unified SOC console for alert consolidation, Agentic AI for automated response tasks, and expanded endpoint security to boost team efficiency.
Fortinet Integrates AI Agents and SASE in FortiOS 8.0
Fortinet introduces FortiOS 8.0 with fabric-based AI agents, secure AI controls, flexible SASE, and simplified SD-WAN to expand AI-driven security in enterprise networking, shifting control planes towards AI integration.
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.
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.
Cisco Launches 360 Partner Program with Secure AI Infrastructure Specialization
Cisco introduces a new 360 Partner Program featuring 'Secure Networking' and 'Secure AI Infrastructure' specializations, enhancing partner capabilities in AI-ready data centers and digital resilience solutions. The program includes new incentive mechanisms, value assessment frameworks, and AI assistant tools.
Cisco Advances AI-Ready Networking Strategy with Wi-Fi 7 Campus Deployment
Cisco partners with Georgetown University for a large-scale Wi-Fi 7 campus deployment, featuring automated analytics, unified access layer management and multi-layered security to create AI-ready infrastructure for research applications.
Cisco-OECD Research Reveals Geographic and Generational Divides in AI Adoption: Emerging Markets Lead, Youth Drive Usage
Cisco-OECD joint research finds emerging economies like India, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa lead globally in GenAI adoption rates, trust, and engagement, with the under-35 demographic as the primary driver. The insights inform Cisco's Digital Impact Office strategy to bridge digital divides via initiatives like Networking Academy and Country Digital Acceleration programs.
Cisco becomes Official Technology Partner of Madison Square Garden with AI-ready data center and campus network infrastructure
Cisco entered a multi-year partnership with Madison Square Garden Entertainment, becoming an official partner. The deployment includes Cisco's Catalyst switches and wireless hardware, Catalyst Center for management, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Nexus 9000 series data center switches, aiming to build a flexible, scalable, and future-ready network foundation.
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Google Cloud Integrates MCP with Apigee and Advances Agentic Platform to Evolve Enterprise APIs for AI Agents
Google Cloud announced the general availability of Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Apigee and the advancement of its Agentic Platform, aiming to transform traditional enterprise APIs into secure, governed tools for AI agents at scale. This move integrates API governance, security layers, and AI inference infrastructure, providing core platform capabilities for enterprises shifting from API-driven to agent-driven architectures.