Why 2024 is the Year of AI for Networking 

Why 2024 is the Year of AI for Networking 

“This is the year of AI,” declared Chuck Robbins recently at Mobile World Congress. With demand growing from a broad range of enterprise customers who plan to build out their own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the market is changing and expanding rapidly. Consider the key results of the Cisco AI Readiness Index, based on detailed surveys of more than 8,000 business and IT leaders around the world, which revealed that 84% of organizations surveyed expect…

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Are you AI-Ready? Cisco Networking Academy is closing the gender gap in AI

Are you AI-Ready? Cisco Networking Academy is closing the gender gap in AI

LinkedIn workforce data shows that women are still significantly underrepresented in the Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM). Despite making up almost half (49.3%) of total employment across non-STEM occupations, women represent just 29.2% of all STEM workers. As technology moves quickly, that underrepresentation shapes the technology of tomorrow as well as amplifies existing gender bias in technology. As Cisco’s corporate purpose is to power an inclusive future for all, Cisco Networking Academy chooses to take…

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Introducing the Cisco Store Lookbook

Introducing the Cisco Store Lookbook

80% of the Cisco Store’s merchandise powers an inclusive future for all — but what does that mean? What’s new at the Cisco Store? The Cisco Store has just launched a brand-new Spring 2024 Lookbook per region (AMER, EMEA, and APJC). In these quarterly lookbooks, we will delve further into how our merchandise powers an inclusive future, as well as our latest collections, curated style guides by our very own Cisco Store staff, and what’s…

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The Convergence: AI, Confidential Computing, and Blockchain

The Convergence: AI, Confidential Computing, and Blockchain

In the ever-evolving tapestry of technology, three potent forces are coming together: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Confidential Computing, and Blockchain. Each, on its own, has the power to redefine facets of our digital existence. But when combined, they herald a transformative era. Let’s embark on a journey to demystify this convergence and unlock its groundbreaking potential. Setting the Stage Imagine a world where machines possess the ability to think, learn, and decide, mirroring human intelligence. This…

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Using the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Augment Network Automation

Using the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Augment Network Automation

Talking to your Network Embarking on my journey as a network engineer nearly two decades ago, I was among the early adopters who recognized the transformative potential of network automation. In 2015, after attending Cisco Live in San Diego, I gained a new appreciation of the realm of the possible. Leveraging tools like Ansible and Cisco pyATS, I began to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies within network operations, setting a foundation for what would become…

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Enabling Network Engineering Skills in an AI World

Enabling Network Engineering Skills in an AI World

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common buzzword, especially with the rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, which can create entirely new data and human-like content. However, AI technology is nothing new. At Cisco Learning & Certifications, we have been providing training on predictive AI technology for years. Yet, in the short time since it came on the scene, GenAI (with its millions of practical use cases) has significantly accelerated adoption, increased data…

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GenAI will Transform B2B Interactions and Solutions in the Year Ahead with New Depth of Context and Control

GenAI will Transform B2B Interactions and Solutions in the Year Ahead with New Depth of Context and Control

Human-like interaction with B2B solutions, bespoke multimodal LLMs for better accuracy and precision, curated workflow automation via LAMs and customized B2B applications will become the norm as GenAI expands in the business sphere. With the rapid launch of new solutions powered by generative AI (GenAI), the business-to-business (B2B) landscape is being reshaped in front of our eyes. Many organizations have taken a cautious and meticulously planned approach to widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), however…

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The AI Threat Landscape: Tech Companies and Governments Must Unite Behind Cybersecurity in 2024

The AI Threat Landscape: Tech Companies and Governments Must Unite Behind Cybersecurity in 2024

Tech companies and governments will join forces to develop advanced AI detection systems, ensuring a safer online environment. Human ingenuity boosted by AI capabilities offers new pathways to address complex societal problems—such as more efficient agricultural production, medical research, and sustainable energy production. AI may even harness the power of networks at scale to finally tip the balance in favor of defenders over cyber threat actors. However, to realize this enticing vision, more work must…

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Diversifying the security workforce

Diversifying the security workforce

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Larry Whiteside, Jr., CISO at RegScale and Co-Founder and President at Cyversity, we discusses the importance of diversity within the security workforce, the challenges security leaders face during the hiring process and how critical mentorship is when it comes developing talent. “The reality is threat actors and our adversaries that are out there, and they don’t care about what someone looks like. They don’t care about what…

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Security and AI Innovation: Creating New Opportunities for Partner Growth

Security and AI Innovation: Creating New Opportunities for Partner Growth

I’m on the heels of another incredible week of Cisco events—this time with our customers and partners at Cisco Live EMEA. My main takeaways for partners: we’re driving new security opportunities for you and simplified, effective security for all. Let’s dive into it a bit more. New Security and AI Advancements It really hit home for me when I heard Jeetu Patel on stage talking about how we’ve had more innovations in Cisco Security in…

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