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Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cisco unveils AI factory architecture with NVIDIA with security at the core
Offering will empower customers to build and secure data centers to develop and run AI workloads. The Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA will embed security within all layers, from the application to the workload, to the infrastructure using solutions like Cisco AI Defense and Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Dubai, UAE — Cisco [NASDAQ: CSCO] unveiled an AI factory architecture with NVIDIA that puts security at its core. This collaboration with NVIDIA builds on the expanded partnership that was announced last month, and the companies have moved swiftly to provide validated reference architectures today. Together, the companies are developing the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to dramatically simplify how enterprises deploy, manage, and secure AI infrastructure at any scale. 'AI can unlock groundbreaking opportunities for the enterprise,' said Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco. 'To achieve this, the integration of networking and security is essential. Cisco and NVIDIA's trusted, innovative solutions empower our customers to harness AI's full potential simply and securely.' 'AI factories are transforming every industry, and security must be built into every layer to protect data, applications and infrastructure,' said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIA. 'Together, NVIDIA and Cisco are creating the blueprint for secure AI—giving enterprises the foundation they need to confidently scale AI while safeguarding their most valuable assets.' Developing and delivering AI applications require high performing, scalable infrastructure and AI software tool chain. Securing this infrastructure and AI software requires a new architecture – one that embeds security at all layers of the AI stack and automatically expands and adapts as the underlying infrastructure changes. Cisco and NVIDIA's partnership on the NVIDIA Spectrum-XTM Ethernet networking platform provides the foundation for the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA. Cisco is integrating security solutions like Cisco Hypershield, to help protect AI workloads, and Cisco AI Defense, to help protect the development, deployment, and use of AI models and applications. Together, Cisco and NVIDIA will provide customers with the flexibility to design infrastructure for their specific AI needs without sacrificing operational simplicity or security. Building a Secure AI Factory AI factories – data centers purpose-built to power AI workloads – are designed to be more modular, scalable and agile, but organizations must also look beyond raw compute power. AI Factories must address new and complex security challenges. The recently published Cisco State of AI Security report analyzes dozens of AI-specific threat vectors and over 700 pieces of AI-related legislation to highlight key developments from a rapidly evolving AI security landscape. Organizations that strategically address both their AI infrastructure and security challenges simultaneously will be more agile, scale faster, and derive business value quicker. Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA is expected to build on the companies' unique ability to offer flexible AI networking and full-stack technology options that leverage the planned joint architecture. The partnership will bring together technologies from Cisco, NVIDIA, and our ecosystem partners into a secure AI factory architecture for enterprise customers, including: compute, networking, storage, and software. The Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA includes security at all layers: Securing the infrastructure through Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall that provides unified security management and consistent policy across multiple enforcement points. It will, in the future, extend pervasive, zero-trust security enforcement to every AI node by integrating with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs. Securing the Workload via Cisco Hypershield that prevents adversary lateral movement and proactive vulnerability mitigation without the need for patching, all from a single management interface. Future enhancements will further strengthen workload protection through integration with NVIDIA BlueField-3's DOCA AppShield for real-time workload threat detection in AI-focused virtual machines and containers. Securing the AI application with Cisco AI Defense that empowers security and AI teams with comprehensive tools to protect AI applications from safety risks across the development lifecycle. Additionally, AI Defense helps companies align to AI security standards with a single integration, including NIST, MITRE ATLAS, and OWASP LLM Top 10. Future enhancements include integration with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to streamline AI security workflows. Cisco and NVIDIA each bring a unique understanding of customer AI infrastructure needs, and by combining their insights, can offer flexible deployment models alongside proven reference architectures. The Secure AI Factory will provide enterprise customers with scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure that supports customers at any stage of their journey and embeds security throughout. Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA will have flexible deployment options, including Ready-to-deploy approach along with Cisco's security portfolio and NVIDIA technology, customers can deploy a vertically integrated AI solution that automates and simplifies the secure AI factory lifecycle from design to deployment and ongoing monitoring. Build-your-own: Featuring customizable modular components from Cisco, NVIDIA, and the companies' storage ecosystem partners, customers can incorporate their current infrastructure and build solutions that are designed precisely for their unique environments. Cisco and NVIDIA: The journey to a validated and unified architecture Moving quickly is crucial to meet today's demand for AI infrastructure, and Cisco and NVIDIA have made progress as part of the collaboration announced in February 2025. Cisco has developed new reference architectures with deployment options for Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI or Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches validated and based on the NVIDIA Enterprise Reference Architecture for HGX H200 and Spectrum-X. Availability Solutions based on the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA architecture are expected to be available for purchase before the end of calendar year 2025. Many of the individual technology components included in the architecture are available today. About Cisco Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word 'partner' does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. Products and features described in this release that are not currently available remain in varying stages of development and will be offered on a when-and-if-available basis. The delivery timeline of any future products and features is subject to change at the discretion of Cisco and its partners.
TECHx
25-02-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Cisco Live EMEA Highlights AI-driven Networking and Security Solutions News Desk - 25/02/2025 ShareCisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a global networking and security company, showcased its latest innovations at Cisco Live EMEA, attended by over 17,000 IT professionals across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The event focused on how Cisco is helping businesses simplify IT and securely adopt AI, addressing the growing complexity of modern infrastructure.Oliver Tuszik, President of Cisco EMEA, emphasized the company's unique ability to guide businesses through rapid technological changes. He noted that the shifting workplace dynamics, the AI revolution, and the growing need for digital resilience are driving Cisco's solutions, aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges businesses face today. Cisco's CEO research revealed that over 70% of CEOs are concerned about infrastructure gaps hindering their ability to capitalize on AI opportunities. With 96% of CEOs relying on trusted partners like Cisco to future-proof their networks, Cisco is well-positioned to meet these challenges.Cisco's portfolio includes innovations designed to simplify operations, enhance security, and support AI adoption. Among the key announcements were AI infrastructure and data center solutions for transforming infrastructures to support AI workloads, and the Cisco N9300 Smart Switches with Hypershield, which redefine AI data center architecture by integrating security and networking layers. Cisco also introduced the Hybrid Mesh Firewall, optimized for AI applications, offering zero-trust segmentation to protect modern applications. The expansion of Cisco's AI server family, including the new UCS C845A M8 server, offers the computational power required for demanding AI tasks. Additionally, Cisco is extending its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with Hybrid Private Access to ensure secure, resilient work environments for businesses.To improve collaboration, Cisco launched the Webex AI Assistant for Contact Centers, enhancing agent performance and customer interactions with features like context transfer summaries and automatic customer satisfaction scores. Cisco also introduced the Room Bar BYOD, a scalable and cost-effective solution for seamless collaboration, enabling any meeting to be joined via USB-C with AI-powered capabilities.To enhance digital resilience, Cisco unveiled ThousandEyes Traffic Insights, which provides visibility into on-premises networks and ensures end-to-end performance assurance. The integration of Cisco's security solutions with Splunk further boosts threat detection and security visibility, helping organizations stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities.Addressing the challenges posed by AI workloads, Cisco announced new partnerships and initiatives. These include collaborations with Vertiv, DeepCoolAI, and others to provide liquid cooling solutions for AI data centers, and the launch of the AI Skills Journey program to build critical skills for AI infrastructure. Cisco's updated certifications, including CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE, are designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills to succeed in the AI era.In partnership with Mistral AI, Cisco introduced the AI Renewals Agent, designed to streamline the renewal proposal process by consolidating data and providing real-time sentiment analysis, intelligent automation, and personalized recommendations. This new AI innovation underscores Cisco's commitment to using AI to enhance customer experiences by making them more personalized, proactive, and predictive.With these innovations, Cisco continues to lead the way in helping businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities of the AI era, offering secure, scalable solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Cisco Live EMEA Highlights AI-driven Networking and Security Solutions Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a global networking and security company, showcased its latest innovations at Cisco Live EMEA, attended by over 17,000 IT professionals across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The event focused on how Cisco is helping businesses simplify IT and securely adopt AI, addressing the growing complexity of modern infrastructure. Oliver Tuszik, President of Cisco EMEA, emphasized the company's unique ability to guide businesses through rapid technological changes. He noted that the shifting workplace dynamics, the AI revolution, and the growing need for digital resilience are driving Cisco's solutions, aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges businesses face today. Cisco's CEO research revealed that over 70% of CEOs are concerned about infrastructure gaps hindering their ability to capitalize on AI opportunities. With 96% of CEOs relying on trusted partners like Cisco to future-proof their networks, Cisco is well-positioned to meet these challenges. Cisco's portfolio includes innovations designed to simplify operations, enhance security, and support AI adoption. Among the key announcements were AI infrastructure and data center solutions for transforming infrastructures to support AI workloads, and the Cisco N9300 Smart Switches with Hypershield, which redefine AI data center architecture by integrating security and networking layers. Cisco also introduced the Hybrid Mesh Firewall, optimized for AI applications, offering zero-trust segmentation to protect modern applications. The expansion of Cisco's AI server family, including the new UCS C845A M8 server, offers the computational power required for demanding AI tasks. Additionally, Cisco is extending its Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) with Hybrid Private Access to ensure secure, resilient work environments for businesses. To improve collaboration, Cisco launched the Webex AI Assistant for Contact Centers, enhancing agent performance and customer interactions with features like context transfer summaries and automatic customer satisfaction scores. Cisco also introduced the Room Bar BYOD, a scalable and cost-effective solution for seamless collaboration, enabling any meeting to be joined via USB-C with AI-powered capabilities. To enhance digital resilience, Cisco unveiled ThousandEyes Traffic Insights, which provides visibility into on-premises networks and ensures end-to-end performance assurance. The integration of Cisco's security solutions with Splunk further boosts threat detection and security visibility, helping organizations stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities. Addressing the challenges posed by AI workloads, Cisco announced new partnerships and initiatives. These include collaborations with Vertiv, DeepCoolAI, and others to provide liquid cooling solutions for AI data centers, and the launch of the AI Skills Journey program to build critical skills for AI infrastructure. Cisco's updated certifications, including CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE, are designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills to succeed in the AI era. In partnership with Mistral AI, Cisco introduced the AI Renewals Agent, designed to streamline the renewal proposal process by consolidating data and providing real-time sentiment analysis, intelligent automation, and personalized recommendations. This new AI innovation underscores Cisco's commitment to using AI to enhance customer experiences by making them more personalized, proactive, and predictive. With these innovations, Cisco continues to lead the way in helping businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities of the AI era, offering secure, scalable solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
