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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and G42 announced on October 28, 2025 an expanded partnership to build secure, end-to-end AI infrastructure in the UAE as part of the US–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership. Cisco will supply a full-stack AI data center solution—including UCS 885A servers with AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs, Nexus 9K 800G switches, Firepower 4200 firewalls, optics, and observability tools—and act as integrator within G42's Regulated Technology Environment (RTE). The project ties into flagship efforts including the 1GW Stargate cluster under construction and the previously announced 5GW UAE-US AI campus, and is subject to final US and UAE regulatory licenses and clearances.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) partnered with the City of Los Angeles and local nonprofits to launch the Crenshaw Community Connectivity Pilot, providing free public Wi‑Fi along the Crenshaw Corridor beginning Oct. 23, 2025.

Partners installed 1.5 miles of underground fiber and deployed cloud‑managed Cisco outdoor access points plus Cisco Ultra‑Reliable Wireless Backhaul to deliver secure connectivity where fiber is still being rolled out. The pilot targets residents, businesses and visitors in Crenshaw, Hyde Park, Park Mesa and Leimert Park and is designed as a platform for future smart‑city use cases and major events (FIFA World Cup 26, Super Bowl LXI, LA28).

Cisco (CSCO) released the Splunk State of Observability 2025 report (survey of 1,855 ITOps and engineering professionals) showing observability now drives business decisions across customer experience, product roadmaps and revenue.

Key metrics: 74% report improved employee productivity, 65% report revenue impact, 64% say product roadmaps benefit, 76% use AI-powered observability, and observability leaders report a 125% annual ROI. The report highlights OpenTelemetry adoption and skills gaps for monitoring AI workloads.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) released the 2025 CiscoAI Readiness Index showing that the most AI-ready organizations — called "Pacesetters" (~13% of surveyed firms) — materially outperform peers across adoption, infrastructure, security, and value metrics.

Key findings: Pacesetters are 4x more likely to move pilots into production, 50% more likely to see measurable AI value, and nearly all (98%) design networks for AI scale vs 46% overall. The report warns of rising AI Infrastructure Debt driven by limited GPU capacity (26% with robust GPUs), scaling constraints, and data-centralization gaps.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced the Cisco 8223, a 51.2 Tbps fixed Ethernet routing system built for distributed AI workloads, shipping to initial hyperscalers as of Oct 8, 2025. The 8223 is powered by the new Cisco Silicon One P200 chip, offering deep buffering, P4 programmability, and line-rate encryption with post-quantum resilient algorithms. Key hardware highlights include 64×800G ports, >20 billion packets-per-second forwarding, 3RU form factor, support for 800G coherent optics to 1000 km, and interconnect scaling claims exceeding 3 Exabits/sec.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has announced significant enhancements to its Webex Customer Experience portfolio, introducing advanced AI-powered solutions for contact centers. The key announcement is the new Webex AI Quality Management tool, launching in early 2026, which will unify supervision across AI and human agents.

The company is expanding its AI capabilities with Webex AI Agent and Cisco AI Assistant, supporting 50+ languages by Q4 2025. Notable integrations include partnerships with Salesforce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Epic Systems. The company also announced plans to expand the Webex ecosystem to India and Saudi Arabia, with new data centers in Mumbai and Chennai planned for Q2 2026.

Early adopters like CarShield have reported significant improvements, with their AI system containing 66% of calls without human intervention and achieving a 90% reduction in onboarding time for claims processing.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has unveiled groundbreaking AI collaboration solutions at WebexOne 2025, introducing 'Connected Intelligence' - a new paradigm where humans and AI agents work together seamlessly. The announcement includes new agentic capabilities in Cisco AI Assistant, RoomOS 26 for Cisco Devices, and Webex Suite integrations.

Key innovations include AI-powered agents for task management, note-taking, polling, meeting scheduling, and an AI receptionist. The company is expanding its ecosystem through integrations with Amazon Q index, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Salesforce. RoomOS 26, powered by NVIDIA, introduces advanced features like Director agent, Audio zones, and Workspace Advisor. The platform will support Microsoft Teams Rooms through MDEP and enhance Zoom compatibility.

The AI Workforce Consortium, led by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), released its second study revealing that 78% of ICT roles now require AI skills, with 7 of the 10 fastest-growing ICT positions being AI-related. The consortium, which includes tech giants like Accenture, Google, IBM, and Microsoft, has committed to upskilling 95 million individuals worldwide over the next decade.

Key findings show critical skills gaps in areas like generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering, while human skills gain importance. Technical skill demand has surged significantly: AI security (+298%), foundation model adaptation (+267%), and responsible AI (+256%). Silicon Valley leads AI job growth with a 156% increase, followed by London and Toronto.

The consortium is launching new resources including an AI Workforce Playbook, updated learning recommendations with 200+ curated courses, and an AI Skills Glossary to support workforce development in the AI era.

Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) has unveiled two new AI-powered security solutions: Splunk Enterprise Security Premier Edition and Essentials Edition, designed to unify threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) workflows. The Premier Edition combines Splunk Enterprise Security 8.2, SOAR, UEBA, and AI Assistant, while the Essentials Edition includes Enterprise Security 8.2 and AI Assistant.

The company announced several upcoming AI-powered features including Triage Agent, Malware Reversal Agent, AI Playbook Authoring, Response Importer, AI-Enhanced Detection Library, and Personalized Detection SPL Generator. These features aim to transform manual tasks into proactive, autonomous security operations, helping security teams respond faster to threats.

Additionally, Cisco is expanding integrations with Isovalent Runtime Security and implementing federated Cisco Firewall Data capabilities. The Essentials Edition is currently available globally, while the Premier Edition is in early access. Most AI features will be released in 2026.