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Network Time Synchronization Gains Precision with Cisco 8000 Series Enhancements
Network Time Synchronization Gains Precision with Cisco 8000 Series Enhancements
5G-Advanced and emerging 6G technology are extending the role of precision timing in communications networks—and unlocking foundational new features like beamforming, interference management, positioning services, and AI-driven RAN.
Expanding the Edge of Possibility: Cisco Agile Services Networking for the AI Era
Expanding the Edge of Possibility: Cisco Agile Services Networking for the AI Era
Today, Cisco announces the expansion of their Service Provider solution portfolio and Agile Services Networking architecture in three transformative areas: Silicon One-based Routers, a new Multi-Agentic Framework within Crosswork with AI Capabilities, Non-Terrestrial Networking, and Mobility Services Platforms.
The Tipping Point: Managing the Cost of Data Center Interconnect in the AI Era
The Tipping Point: Managing the Cost of Data Center Interconnect in the AI Era
AI is starting to push data center interconnect (DCI) capacity towards higher speeds. Since the cost structure of DCI is usually based on bandwidth usage, costs will quickly multiply, as enterprises will need more circuits to support increased capacity demands. A less costly alternative for enterprises is to lease dark...
IP Is Better Than Ever with SRv6 uSID
4 min read
SRv6 uSID has revolutionized IP network architectures by simplifying operations, adding robustness, and delivering best-in-class user experiences across service provider, hyperscaler, enterprise, and data center networks.
Building Simpler, Resilient, and AI-Ready Networks
5 min read
Senior leaders from Colt, stc Group, and Swisscom share their strategies for the delivery of digital experiences in an AI-powered world. They are simplifying their networks to meet growing customer demands, and embracing assurance, automation, and autonomous networking to transform their operations, ensure the resiliency of their services, and drive new revenue streams.
Bridging the Gap Between Provisioning and Customer Experience
3 min read
Drive superior experiences by ensuring the services you configure match customer expectations. Cisco NSO and Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance can help close the gap between provisioning and customer experience.
IP and Optical Convergence: The Architecture Behind High-Performance Broadband
3 min read
The convergence of optical and IP technologies is making service provider networks more efficient and sustainable to support bandwidth and resource-intensive applications like AI, 4K/8K video, and virtual reality applications. This convergence dramatically simplifies middle and last mile network architectures, reduces CapEx and OpEx, and makes it easier and faster to introduce new services.
Transforming Assurance for AI Connectivity: The Power of Network Intelligence
4 min read
Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance User Experience, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2025, leverages AI to transform mobile network operations by delivering real-time insights for high-quality customer experiences. This innovative solution integrates seamlessly with the Cisco routing portfolio, providing actionable insights across wireline, wireless, and non-terrestrial networks.
Arelion and Cisco: Building the Blueprint for AI-Driven Connectivity
5 min read
How are massive paradigm shifts in the market driving innovations in networking? Take a look at how global backbone networks like Arelion, which experienced a 42% growth in Internet traffic in 2024, are working with Cisco on their journey towards AI-ready connectivity.
A service provider architecture for AI-ready connectivity
3 min read
Service providers possess the networks connecting the multiple locations where AI data is generated, where AI applications are consumed, and the data centers where AI training and inferencing applications process massive data sets. Our commitment to service providers is to help them evolve their networks and capture a key role in the emerging AI ecosystem.
Achieving Reliable AI Models for Network Performance Assurance
3 min read
Data accuracy, granularity, and diversity are critical for training AI models to assure/predict issues with real-time networks; detect critical events; and enable accurate, closed-loop feedback toward achieving an autonomous network.
Building the Future of Connectivity: Boost Mobile and Cisco’s Collaborative Journey
3 min read
We sat down with Mike (Mac) McNamara, Vice President and Head of Network Engineering for Boost Mobile, to discuss the company’s ambitious 5G network deployment—and Cisco’s pivotal role.
Intelligent, simple, and resilient
Cisco enables service providers to monetize the delivery of assured services and networking for AI-ready connectivity.
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