Unlocking the Future: How AI Networks Can Overcome U.S. Connectivity Challenges 

Unlocking the Future: How AI Networks Can Overcome U.S. Connectivity Challenges 

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of our daily lives, companies like Cisco are leading the charge in developing AI-driven solutions. Policymakers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to keep up, particularly as businesses integrate AI into their products and services. At Cisco, we see the benefits of AI-enabled networks every day – from helping our customers with proper equipment setup and detecting service disruptions to preventing and mitigating security intrusions. That’s why Cisco…

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AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe's Digital Ambitions

AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe's Digital Ambitions

The European Union (EU) is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With several legislative proposals from the European Commission—namely the Digital Networks Act, the AI and Cloud Development Act, and the revision of the 2030 Digital Decade targets—the bloc is set to shape its AI and connectivity landscape for years to come. AI’s role in communications networks is central to this shift. To explore its impact, Cisco supported Analysys Mason to deliver a…

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Unleashing the Power of AI: Introducing Cisco's AI-Ready Data Center MVC Campaign

Unleashing the Power of AI: Introducing Cisco's AI-Ready Data Center MVC Campaign

AI and emerging innovation use cases are ushering a technology revolution that is transforming how businesses operate at breathtaking pace. With Gen AI projected to be a $159 billion market for the channel ecosystem by 2028 according to Canalys, the opportunity for partners to grow and innovate has never been greater. As organizations race to modernize their data centers in support of increasing AI workload demands, Cisco and our partners are well equipped to capture…

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Cisco Learning Promotes AI Readiness with AI Learning Journey and New Certifications

Cisco Learning Promotes AI Readiness with AI Learning Journey and New Certifications

AI is everywhere – and not just in conversation and on the news. It’s in software, in workflows, and across network and security operations. It’s a transformational moment for job roles and job tasks, whether you are using AI or building AI infrastructure. Cisco’s recent AI Readiness Index, released in November 2024, showed that just one in seven organizations are fully prepared to deploy new AI technologies. A lack of skills is a key reason…

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Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Today, we are witnessing artificial intelligence radically reshape the way we do business. Last year, we published our Cisco AI Readiness Index, which provided critical insights into the state of enterprise AI adoption. In both our survey results and my own conversations with business leaders, a common trend was evident. Despite growing pressures to harness this transformational technology, AI readiness seems to be declining. There are several factors behind this but concerns around safety and…

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Future-Ready: Equipping the EU Workforce for AI and Cybersecurity Success

Future-Ready: Equipping the EU Workforce for AI and Cybersecurity Success

There is no denying that the digital capabilities of any country, business, or entity significantly impact its competitiveness on the world stage or in the global marketplace. Leveraging secure digital technologies allows organizations to improve efficiency and productivity, respond to market demands faster, and innovate effectively. However, without a skilled workforce—whether it’s basic IT skills or more advanced competence in AI, cybersecurity, or networking—the full potential of those digital capabilities will never be fully realized….

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Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, found that only 13% of organizations report themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.   I believe that in the next few years, there will be only two kinds of companies: those that are AI companies and those that are irrelevant. You…

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Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, found that only 13% of organizations report themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.   I believe that in the next few years, there will be only two kinds of companies: those that are AI companies and those that are irrelevant. You…

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Partner Study Uncovers the Opportunities Ahead for Cisco Partners and Informs New AI Specialization

Partner Study Uncovers the Opportunities Ahead for Cisco Partners and Informs New AI Specialization

As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape continues to evolve, organizations must adopt AI effectively to stay competitive. Our inaugural study, “Bridging the Customer AI Readiness Gap,” explores the opportunities and challenges facing partners in supporting their customers’ AI ambitions. Based on a double-blind survey of over 1,500 partners, the study reveals that IT partners around the world anticipate a transformative wave of AI technology demand that will drive significant revenue over the next four to…

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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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