In a dynamic showcase at Cisco Live Melbourne, the President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, Dave West, spearheaded discussions on Cisco‘s cutting-edge innovations. The keynote emphasized the company’s commitment to security, simplicity, and sustainability, addressing the challenges posed by the rapidly expanding hyperconnected world.
Navigating a Hyperconnected World
West highlighted the staggering reality of a hyperconnected world, currently hosting 16 billion connected devices, a number expected to surge to 29 billion in the next two and a half years. This surge necessitates robust security measures, and Cisco is stepping up to the challenge, viewing it as a transformative journey for companies, customers, and the planet.
Simplicity, Security, and Scalability at the Core
Vikas Butaney, Cisco’s SVP and GM of SDWAN, multi-cloud networking, and industrial IoT, emphasized the core principles guiding Cisco’s initiatives: simplicity, security, and scalability. The strategy revolves around automating and unifying complex processes through AI and Cisco’s platform, offering relief to overwhelmed IT teams in the era of hyperconnectivity, hybrid work, and expanded attack surfaces.
Cisco’s platform-based solutions, including the Cisco Security Cloud and Cisco Networking Cloud, epitomize this strategy. These solutions seamlessly integrate multiple tools, providing end-to-end observability and control while simplifying the landscape for IT and security teams.
AI Integration and Security Cloud
Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s EVP and GM for security and collaboration, showcased the Cisco Security Cloud and its AI Assistant during a demonstration. Drawing parallels with Chat GPT, the Security Cloud’s AI Assistant offers a natural language interface for security management, allowing users to interact in plain English or through typed queries, simplifying policy management.
Customer Experience as a Catalyst for Transformation
Jacqueline Guichelaar, SVP and GM of customer experience for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, highlighted the pivotal role of Cisco CX in supporting organizations through their transformation journeys. Stressing the obsession with customer success, Guichelaar emphasized how Cisco CX can expedite achieving business outcomes, especially in areas like hybrid work, security, networking, observability, and sustainability.
Sustainability Initiatives
Addressing the pressing need for sustainability, Guichelaar announced the launch of sustainability services by Cisco CX. These services aim to assist organizations in assessing and prioritizing sustainability goals, reducing energy consumption, and transforming towards smart buildings. The move aligns with Cisco’s commitment to building a better future for the connected world while being environmentally responsible.
Innovation and Sustainability Nexus
Denise Lee, VP of Cisco engineering sustainability office, discussed the intersection of innovation and sustainability. Lee emphasized the role of AI in enhancing sustainability efforts, from smart buildings to data center management. Cisco is actively contributing to new standards, leveraging AI to optimize processes and reduce energy consumption.
Webex and AI Advancements
Lorissa Horton, VP and GM of Webex strategy and online business, showcased the impact of intelligence in Webex solutions. The integration of AI in Webex facilitates real-time translation, transcriptions, noise reduction, and introduces an AI Codec feature to enhance audio quality even in challenging conditions, enabling a superior customer experience.
Ongoing Innovations
Tim Szigeti, director of technical marketing for Outshift by Cisco, unveiled ongoing innovations, including the Panoptica cloud application security system, expanded gen AI tools, and Cisco’s foray into quantum networking. These innovations, tied to real-world business challenges, exemplify Cisco’s commitment to continuous improvement and solving evolving industry needs.
Conclusion: Cisco’s Ongoing Support
In conclusion, Dave West affirmed Cisco’s unwavering commitment to support businesses today and in the future. The company’s transformative journey, marked by innovation and sustainability, positions Cisco as a key player in shaping the digital landscape.
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