2026-05-21 17:25
Curious about how language models work? 🤔 This article breaks down the complexities of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs). It explains that LLMs are designed to predict the next word in a sequence, using billions of adjustable parameters to refine their predictions. By understanding core concepts like tokens and zero-shot learning, anyone can grasp the fundamentals of AI without needing a PhD. #AI #LanguageModels #TechEducation #MachineLearning #Innovation
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Yuri Kramarz
2026-05-21 16:00
A new Cisco report highlights how AI, particularly agentic AI, is transforming global wide area network (WAN) traffic patterns. AI is not merely increasing traffic; it is altering its structure. The report reveals that AI traffic behaves differently from regular web transactions, making inference-heavy communication paths essential. Understanding these changes is crucial for future network infrastructure. 📈🌐 #AI #WAN #NetworkTraffic #Cisco #TechTrends
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Javier Antich
2026-05-21 15:00
Join us at Cisco Live 2026 in Las Vegas to explore the future of networking, automation, and AI! 🤖 The Cisco Network Platform Product team will present 20 sessions focused on simplifying operations, enhancing visibility, and scaling automation. Topics include secure integration, intelligent troubleshooting, and lifecycle automation. Whether you're a developer or IT leader, there's valuable content to enhance your skills! 🌐 #CiscoLive #Networking #Automation #AI #TechInnovation
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Ana Nennig
2026-05-21 15:00
Cisco integrates SONiC, an open-source, Linux-based network OS, into its 8000 and N9000 Series platforms. 🌐 SONiC provides a flexible and AI-optimized foundation for data centers, supporting various workloads. Its use is expanding from data center fabric to interconnect applications. The SONiC project aims to simplify provisioning and reduce costs, with market revenue expected to double by 2027. 📈 Cisco plays a key role as a Premier member, ensuring high performance through collaboration and...
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Will Eatherton
2026-05-21 14:30
🚀 Cisco has enhanced its Secure Email Gateway with key features to improve email security. 🔒 The Zero Trust approach ensures that email content is not automatically trusted. This is crucial as attackers become more sophisticated. 🖥️ Two new capabilities, Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) and Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR), help isolate threats when users click links or open files. RBI allows users to browse safely by isolating web content in a secure environment, preventing malware from...
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Abdalla Taha
2026-05-21 13:44
🚀 Exciting news in education! Cisco has partnered with the College Board to launch AP Cybersecurity, addressing the global shortage of 4.8 million cybersecurity jobs. This new course, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, aims to connect college readiness with career relevance. Students will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to earn college credit while preparing for the workforce. This initiative bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world skills. #Cybersecurity...
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Ryan Rose
2026-05-21 12:00
🏎️ The Indy 500 is known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing®,” showcasing over a century of racing and engineering excellence. This Memorial Day weekend, a unified Cisco network will support the event, ensuring seamless connectivity for over 350,000 fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Cisco's technology enhances operations and the overall fan experience, making it a city-sized venue run efficiently. 🌟 #Indy500 #RacingExcellence #Cisco #SportsTechnology #FanExperience
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Bryan Bedford
2026-05-21 12:00
🚨 Cisco Talos Incident Response shares insights on AI-generated cybersecurity reports. Their AI Tiger Team tackled issues of inconsistency when using large language models for technical content. Through prompt engineering, they explored solutions to improve output quality. The findings emphasize the need for standardized inputs to enhance AI reporting efficiency. #Cybersecurity #AIReporting #CiscoTalos #IncidentResponse #TechInsights
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Nate Pors
2026-05-20 15:52
🚀 Cisco has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure. This acknowledgment highlights Cisco's commitment to delivering secure, AI-ready networks that are easier to operate. The integration of Cisco Switching and Wireless into a unified platform offers flexible management options. Cisco continues to advance its strategy by enhancing security and AI capabilities within networking environments. #Cisco...
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Anurag Dhingra
2026-05-20 15:00
🚀 Cisco Intelligent Packet Flow is transforming data center networking for AI and machine learning. This technology enhances network performance by integrating telemetry and advanced load balancing directly into the silicon. It allows for better traffic awareness and management, crucial for handling AI workloads. With features like hardware-accelerated routing and proactive link detection, Cisco is bringing compute and networking closer together for improved efficiency. #Cisco #AI #DataCenter...
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Venkat Garigipati
2026-05-20 13:00
🌍 Cisco's FY25 Purpose Report highlights the importance of creating a top-notch employee experience. Our Cisconians are central to our culture and drive innovation. The report emphasizes AI upskilling and community building as key strategies to empower employees. New Guiding Principles were introduced to help navigate the AI era, focusing on skills and behaviors that foster success for all. #EmployeeExperience #Cisco #Innovation #AI #WorkplaceCulture
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DC Nguyen
2026-05-20 13:00
🚀 Learn with Cisco is updating its CCNA and CCIE certifications to meet the demands of the AI era. These updates include new blueprints and hands-on training, ensuring IT professionals are prepared for modern challenges. The CCNA will focus on network infrastructure, troubleshooting, security, and AI integration. Stay current and job-ready with these essential skills! #Cisco #Certification #AI #Networking #TechSkills
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Ryan Rose
2026-05-19 17:30
🌟 Join us at Cisco Live 2026 in Las Vegas from May 31 - June 4, or online! This event focuses on key questions of the AI era, such as emerging jobs and essential skills. Attendees can expect immersive learning experiences, certification opportunities, and insights from industry experts. Connect with peers and enhance your IT career in areas like AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Stay updated through our blog and social media for vital announcements. #CiscoLive2026 #LearnWithCisco #AIEra...
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Lacey Caldwell Senko
2026-05-19 15:00
🚀 Cisco N9000 switches excelled at EANTC 2026, dominating 12-vendor validation tests. The event showcased performance in VXLAN EVPN and secure PTP/MACsec, reinforcing Cisco’s AI-ready architecture as a standard for multivendor integration. This independent testing highlights the importance of interoperability in complex networks. #Cisco #EANTC2026 #Networking #VXLAN #Interoperability 🌐
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Faraz Taifehesmatian
2026-05-18 19:38
🌟 Exciting news! Cisco announces the finalists for the Customer Achievement Awards AMER 2026. As business transformation accelerates, IT leaders are now key architects of the future. This year’s finalists excel in hybrid cloud integration, AI-driven operations, and navigating next-gen work environments. We celebrate their achievements and the trust placed in Cisco as a technology partner. 🤝 #Cisco #CustomerAchievementAwards #Innovation #Technology #BusinessTransformation
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Todd Shimizu
2026-05-15 12:00
Cisco and SūmerSports are transforming sports analytics by utilizing on-premise AI infrastructure. This approach ensures that proprietary data remains secure within the organization, fostering trust and a competitive advantage. 🏈 Through the Country Digital Acceleration program, teams can leverage advanced analytics without relying on external cloud systems. This builds confidence in data-driven decisions. 📊 Many teams have access to valuable data but are still in pilot mode due to...
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Jeremy Foster
2026-05-14 22:33
🚀 Looking to enhance your career in networking? CCNA certifications offer a pathway to align personal values with professional growth. These certifications empower you to connect, protect, and automate essential systems. Choose from three key areas: 1️⃣ Universal Connector (CCNA) - Master networking fundamentals. 2️⃣ Digital Guardian (CCNA Cybersecurity) - Safeguard vital services. 3️⃣ Efficiency Architect (CCNA Automation) - Optimize service delivery. Expand your skills and make a meaningful...
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Margaret Dilloway
2026-05-14 21:00
🚀 Cisco's first Tech for Social Good Hackathon united over 160 experts to develop AI solutions for nonprofit partners. Nonprofits are under pressure to adopt AI responsibly, and this event aimed to bridge that gap. Teams worked on real problems submitted by organizations focused on climate resilience and economic opportunity. Skills-based volunteering proved to be an effective model, showcasing the impact of expertise in the AI era. 🤝 #TechForGood #AI #Volunteering #Nonprofits #Cisco
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Julie Rose
2026-05-14 17:00
🚀 Excitement is building for Cisco Live 2026 in Las Vegas! From May 31 to June 4, the focus will be on the future of Customer Experience (CX). This year, Cisco is showcasing its evolution from reactive support to predictive success with Cisco IQ. Attendees can look forward to real-world insights from customers like GEODIS and GlobalFoundries during keynotes. Don’t miss out on the CX sessions, including “The Agentic Shift” with Carlos Pereira. #CiscoLive2026 #CustomerExperience #Innovation...
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Eric Knipp
2026-05-14 16:49
🚀 At AFCEA TechNet Cyber 2026, Cisco is showcasing how we equip the digital warfighter. 🔍 Key highlights include demonstrations of secure AI, quantum-resilient networks, and collaboration tools. 📅 Join us at Booth #2425 for insights on critical infrastructure challenges and attend our tech sessions on post-quantum cryptography. #TechNetCyber #DigitalWarfighter #Cybersecurity #AI #QuantumComputing
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Nick Armstrong
2026-05-14 15:00
🌐 The edge is evolving! At this year's Mobile World Congress, the focus shifted to how service providers can redefine the edge as a platform for distributed applications and enterprise services. Service providers now have an opportunity to enhance their connectivity by offering compute and intelligence solutions. Verizon highlights the shift driven by AI, emphasizing the need for low latency and localized processing. #EdgeComputing #ServiceProviders #AI #Innovation #MWC2026
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Jeremy Foster
2026-05-14 15:00
🚀 Exciting advancements in AI infrastructure are here! The Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) protocol, developed by industry leaders, enables near-perfect uptime and full bisection bandwidth for over 100,000 GPUs. This is a significant step for training advanced AI models. Built on SRv6, MRC allows applications to control their network experience, creating a programmable network. This innovation helps avoid flow-collision issues in traditional systems. For more details, check the paper...
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Clarence Filsfils
2026-05-14 15:00
In today's digital landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are focusing on building customer trust through personalized marketing strategies. With an influx of AI-generated content, customers prefer brands that feel authentic. SMBs are shifting from high-volume marketing to approaches that drive meaningful engagement. Combining AI with human insight is key. This approach helps maintain authenticity and relevance in marketing efforts. Personalization also plays a crucial role in...
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Ian Thompson
2026-05-14 12:00
In the latest article, Cisco highlights the importance of AI-powered DNS defense in combating ransomware within Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The new Cisco Secure Access platform utilizes AI to provide predictive defense, helping analysts make sense of complex threat patterns. This innovative approach aims to streamline investigations and enhance network protection against evolving cyber threats. 🔍💻 By detecting obfuscated data in DNS packets, the platform disrupts various stages of...
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Bill Spry
2026-05-13 20:11
Cisco has announced a workforce reduction of fewer than 4,000 jobs, representing less than 5% of its total employee base. This decision comes as part of a strategic realignment to focus on key investment areas amid a challenging market. 📉 The company reported record Q3 FY26 earnings of $15.8 billion, reflecting 12% year-over-year growth despite competition and component shortages. Cisco emphasizes the importance of adapting to the evolving AI landscape. 🤖 Affected employees will receive...
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Chuck Robbins
2026-05-13 18:33
🚀 Federal agencies are prioritizing digital resilience as a key factor in mission execution. With the new FedRAMP® Moderate authorization, Cisco ThousandEyes for Government offers essential visibility to maintain secure digital services. This platform is designed to enhance service reliability across complex IT environments. The focus is on operationalizing resilience to ensure that critical services remain dependable. #Cisco #ThousandEyes #DigitalResilience #FedRAMP #GovernmentTech
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Paulo Cabido
2026-05-13 15:33
State-sponsored actors pose unique challenges for incident response teams. They exploit assumptions about safety within trust boundaries, using legitimate tools and credentials to operate undetected. These actors focus on espionage and long-term data extraction, making traditional security measures inadequate. A shift to zero trust architecture emphasizes continuous verification to enhance security. Organizations must prioritize visibility and maintain deep logging across all systems....
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Elio Biasiotto
2026-05-13 13:39
Join Cisco at the ONUG AI Networking Summit in Dallas on May 13-14, 2026! Discover how Cisco is enabling AI-ready enterprise infrastructure with innovations in scale, simplicity, and security. 🌐 Key sessions will cover the security needs of AI data centers and practical strategies for building AI-native networks. Don't miss insights from industry leaders! 🚀 #Cisco #AI #Networking #ONUG2026 #DataCenter
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Usha Andra
2026-05-12 15:00
🚀 Cisco and Red Hat are advancing AI deployment at the Red Hat Summit 2026. They emphasize a hybrid and distributed future built on collaborative engineering. 🔍 Their partnership spans compute, networking, security, and observability, offering solutions like Cisco AI PODs for scalable workloads and automated network management. 💡 Demonstrations include secure AI solutions, highlighting their commitment to addressing modern enterprise challenges from the core to the edge. #Cisco #RedHat #AI...
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Ramya Korada
2026-05-12 15:00
🚀 Cisco has launched the SMB and Mid-Market Business Practice as part of the Cisco 360 Partner Program. This initiative aims to empower partners with seven core capabilities: Pipeline Generation, Technical Differentiation, and more. These tools are designed to enhance partner success and drive growth in these dynamic segments. Learn how to align operations for a competitive edge! #Cisco360 #SMB #MidMarket #PartnerSuccess #DigitalTransformation
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Kunal Kaul
2026-05-12 12:00
Volunteering with Cisco's Cancer Support Network changed Priyanshi R.'s perspective on work and connection. Her experience rolling cotton for medical kits highlighted the value of simple tasks and human connection. What started as a break from routine became a moment of reflection and deeper understanding. Engaging in this meaningful activity allowed her to appreciate the impact of small contributions. 🤝💖 #Cisco #Volunteering #CancerSupport #HumanConnection #InternExperience
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Cisco Interns
2026-05-12 08:56
🚀 Exciting news in AI security! Cisco has open-sourced the Foundry Security Spec, a framework for building agentic security evaluation systems. This model-agnostic approach helps organizations adapt to their unique environments. The spec includes essential roles, a finding lifecycle, and key principles based on real-world failures. It's designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in cybersecurity against evolving threats. Learn more about how this initiative aims to empower security...
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Omar Santos
2026-05-11 21:56
🌐 Preparing for the CCIE Collaboration v3.1 Practical Exam? An experienced TAC engineer shares valuable insights and strategies. The journey emphasizes the importance of hands-on practice and real-world scenarios to sharpen your skills. Building a personal lab and troubleshooting live configurations are key components of effective preparation. The article also pays tribute to Kathe Saccenti, a beloved figure in the CCIE community, who supported many candidates during their exams. #CCIE...
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Kashif Zeeshan
2026-05-11 17:19
Enterprises require clear, consistent definitions for what their systems detect over time. The article discusses how AI can enhance labeling consistency by replacing human annotators in maintaining detailed definitions. This approach aims to provide a single source of truth for classification and retraining. Cisco is adopting this AI-first model in its security frameworks, addressing various threats in AI deployment. Current taxonomies struggle with precise definitions for certain techniques,...
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Konstantin Berlin
2026-05-11 16:19
🚀 Agents are evolving beyond simple Q&A tasks. With the integration of Cisco AI Defense and Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK), AI agents now benefit from enhanced runtime protection. This ensures security while using tools and interacting with external systems. Key points include the shift in security focus from model outputs to agent actions and the seamless integration of security controls into existing workflows. #AIDefense #GoogleADK #Cybersecurity #AIAgents #TechIntegration
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Siddhant Dash
2026-05-11 13:00
Join us at Cisco Live Las Vegas from May 31 to June 4, 2026! 🌐 The Purpose Pavilion will feature discussions on digital skills, AI, and sustainability, showcasing how Cisco drives innovation and growth for businesses and communities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and connect with industry leaders! 💡🤝 #CiscoLive #Innovation #Sustainability #AIFuture #DigitalSkills
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Leila Ilkhanoff
2026-05-08 18:33
Join #TeamDnS at SOF Week 2026 to discover how Cisco’s architecture supports mission success. While high-tech gear captures attention, our focus is on the vital infrastructure that ensures secure communication and resilience in challenging environments. Explore the importance of networking and security for modern operations. #SOFWeek #Cisco #MissionSuccess #Networking #Security 🛡️🔗
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Scott Allen
2026-05-07 16:05
🚀 Cisco Live US 2026 is almost here! This year's event features 24 partners from the Cisco Networking App Marketplace, showcasing innovative solutions across various sectors. 🌐 You can explore advancements in wireless optimization, network operations, security, infrastructure, and specialized applications. Notable partners include Ekahau, Red Hat, and ORDR. 🎤 Attendees can look forward to live demos, interactive booths, and expert-led sessions. It's an excellent opportunity to connect and...
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Ana Nennig
2026-05-07 16:00
🚀 Recent discussions at Cisco's panel on "Scaling AI in Healthcare" highlight a shift towards agentic AI. We are moving beyond basic AI applications and embracing systems that can act autonomously, enhancing patient care by automating tasks like scheduling and updating records. However, the growing volume of healthcare data poses challenges. The focus is now on bringing AI closer to data sources to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 💡 Watch the full panel to learn more about these...
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Eric Knipp
2026-05-07 15:00
Cisco and AMD have teamed up to tackle the "AI paradox" in enterprises by introducing a high-performance AI fabric using Cisco N9000 switches and AMD Pensando Pollara 400 NICs. This solution addresses GPU underutilization by optimizing network performance, ensuring GPUs operate efficiently during AI training and inference tasks. The architecture includes AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs and Cisco's advanced switches for a reliable, scalable solution. Rigorous benchmarking verifies that this setup can...
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Rakesh Kumar