theCUBE Insights: Unpacking Cisco, Networking and AI | MWC Barcelona 2024
Channel: SiliconANGLE theCUBE
Date: 2024-02-27

Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst at ZK Research, joins theCUBE Research analysts John Furrier, Dave Vellante and Savannah Peterson during MWC24, as they talk about Cisco's challenges and strategies in AI networking. Amidst competitive pressures and a tech industry racing towards AI dominance, they discuss workforce adjustments and the company's plan to catch up in AI innovation. Insights from a critical briefing reveal Cisco's efforts to integrate AI across its platforms and leverage partnerships. 
 
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The discussion also covers Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, aiming to boost its AI capabilities and annual recurring revenue. However, the analysts emphasize the importance of a clear AI strategy and the potential of ecosystem partnerships, highlighting Cisco's need for a business transformation that prioritizes generative AI and observability. With competitors such as HPE advancing in AI, Cisco's journey towards an AI-driven networking future is pivotal, Kerravala explains.
 
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