- Cisco (CSCO, Financial) unveiled a revolutionary network architecture designed for AI-driven enterprises, featuring cutting-edge security and management tools.
- The architecture includes the new Smart Switches (C9350 and C9610) with up to 51.2Tbps throughput and Secure Routers (8100-8500 series) with three times the previous generation's throughput.
- According to Cisco's survey, 97% of businesses require network upgrades for AI initiatives to mitigate potential outage losses totalling $160 billion globally.
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has launched an innovative network architecture to support the future of campus, branch, and industrial networks, especially as AI technologies transform the workplace. This new architecture offers unmatched operational ease through unified management, devices tailored for high-demand AI workloads, and advanced security features.
Key components of Cisco's new architecture include the AgenticOps, an AI-driven operations platform, and the introduction of the Smart Switches C9350 and C9610, which boast up to 51.2Tbps throughput. These devices promise to handle burgeoning network traffic and meet critical uptime necessities while integrating quantum-resistant security to combat evolving cyber threats. The architecture also features Secure Routers from 8100 to 8500 series, which triple the performance over prior models.
Moreover, an expanded Wi-Fi 7 portfolio and the inclusion of Cisco AI Assistant and AI Canvas ensure simplified and efficient network management. With operational challenges increasing, especially with AI's role in enterprise, Cisco's solutions aim to reduce task completion time radically.
Cisco's survey reveals that 97% of firms anticipate the necessity to upgrade their networks to keep pace with AI and IoT initiatives, highlighting a risk of $160 billion in potential global losses from network outages. The hardware is available for order this month through Cisco and certified partners, with the unified management platform accessible now and AI features being rolled out in phases.
