Edge Intelligence

AI is breaking out of traditional spaces and moving closer to where data is actually created. At this year’s Cisco Partner Summit, we saw firsthand how new AI-powered platforms and tools are already streamlining work, making networks more secure, and helping people collaborate in ways that felt impossible just a few years ago. With these changes picking up speed, it’s exciting to think about how much further AI can take us — both in our daily work and in how we stay connected.

• At Cisco Partner Summit 2025, we showcased how AI is transforming the way people work—making complex tasks simpler and unlocking new ways to collaborate. We featured real-world examples of AI innovation with tools that empower both our partners and customers to work smarter and faster. Read more from Tim Coogan , SVP of Global Partner Sales. ➡️ http://cs.co/90057IhfF
• Cisco IQ, is an AI-powered platform designed to unify and simplify the entire customer journey—from networking to security and collaboration. By bringing together data, insights, and automation, Cisco IQ aims to make daily experiences more seamless and intuitive for users. Read more from Liz Centoni , EVP, Chief Customer Experience Officer, on how this kind of integrated AI approach could reshape the way we all work, connect, and solve problems in the future. ➡️ http://cs.co/90077L685
• By 2027, 75% of enterprise data will be created and processed at the edge. 🌐 Learn how Cisco is planning to bring AI performance, simplicity, and security right where business happens from Jeremy Foster , SVP & GM Cisco Compute. ➡️ http://cs.co/60497JwdV

Building tomorrow

Our focus on real solutions for technology is demonstrated by the practical steps we’re taking to shape what’s next. We’re investing in AI, quantum computing, and workplace innovation to ensure our teams are ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

• Fletcher Previn , Chief Information Officer, shares how we are leveraging AI to 10x our human potential and the future of work. He explains that our AI-readiness depends on building a strong AI infrastructure as a solid foundation. Read more ➡️ http://cs.co/90007LBKk
• Together, IBM and Cisco are building networked distributed quantum computing. Vijoy Pandey , SVP Outshift by Cisco, shares how this approach addresses the challenge as a complete system, ensuring no pieces fall through the cracks, including hardware, software, protocols, and applications. Learn more ➡️ http://cs.co/90007L64G
• We’re rethinking what the modern workplace can be, with a strong focus on designing spaces and tools that truly support how people want to work. Christian Bigsby , SVP Workplace Resources, and Sarah Walker , Chief Executive, UK & Ireland Global Sales, share how the Cisco London offices were an opportunity to put this strategy into practice. These thoughtful changes are shaping not just how we work today, but how we’ll collaborate and connect in the future. Read more ➡️ http://cs.co/90067LBW0

From innovation to sustainable impact

AI is redefining how networks operate and stay secure, while also inspiring new approaches to some of our biggest sustainability challenges. The intersection of innovation, security, and environmental responsibility shows how progress in technology can drive meaningful changes for the future.

• We’re seeing AI reshape what’s possible for networks, making them smarter, safer, and easier to manage than ever before. Lawrence Huang , SVP and GM Network Platform and Wireless, explains how we’re only beginning to see how these advances will change the way people connect and innovate in the years ahead. Read more ➡️ http://cs.co/90077L685
• Reimagining carbon isn’t just about reducing emissions; it’s about turning a challenge into an opportunity for innovation and growth across industries. Elias Habbar-Baylac , Sustainability Investment Lead, explains how the Cisco Foundation is advancing breakthroughs in this area through its Regenerative Future Fund—an early-stage investment vehicle supporting energy, climate, and resilience ventures that turn CO₂ from a constraint into a catalyst for economic resilience. Learn more ➡️ http://cs.co/90077L6VF
• We’re navigating the AI era by connecting and protecting what matters most. It’s exciting to work on technologies that push innovation forward, while also keeping security and risk management front and center. There’s never a dull moment when you’re balancing breakthroughs with resilience. Watch the video ⬇️

Being Cisco

At Cisco, leaders across the company are turning big ideas into real-world solutions — whether it’s advancing sustainable design or developing next GenUI solutions. They’re helping shape a more sustainable, secure, and productive future for everyone at Cisco.

• We have made and met a very aggressive commitment to embed circular economy principles into our design process. Guided by 25 detailed principles, teams are finding new ways to make products smarter and more sustainable. Ajay Ranjith Vempati , Sustainability Manager, and Wendy Ng , Program Manager, go into detail to explain how this was implemented. Read more ➡️ http://cs.co/90067LBs0
• SecureBERT 2.0 demonstrates what’s possible when architecture and data are purpose-built for cybersecurity. Ehsan Aghaei, Ph.D. , Senior LLM Research Scientist, and Prashanth Arun , Director of Data Science, explain the significance of this milestone. The model joins others, like the generative Foundation-Sec-8B from Cisco’s Foundation AI team, as part of Cisco’s ongoing commitment to applying AI responsibly in cybersecurity. Learn more➡️ http://cs.co/90047LBLw
• Exploring secure, internal AI assistants is creating new ways for Cisco employees to work more efficiently and safely, without compromising on data privacy. Sujith Joseph , Principal Engineer, explains how these AI tools are boosting productivity and collaboration across teams. Read more ➡️ http://cs.co/90077LB2F

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