Global Scans · Cisco Systems · Weekly Summary

• [New] Major M&A events, including Cisco acquiring Splunk, Palo Alto absorbing QRadar SaaS, and the LogRhythm-Exabeam merger, create vendor lock-in risk, potential price increases, and forced migration timelines. UnderDefense
• [New] The IBM-Cisco partnership targets networked distributed quantum infrastructure by 2030. Quantum Zeitgeist
• [New] Industry execs from Vast Data, Nvidia, Pixar, Solidigm and Cisco Systems will weigh in on the architectural shifts required to sustain always-on, production-grade AI at scale. SiliconANGLE
• [New] AI-driven agents are expected to automate significant portions of enterprise service and support operations, with Cisco revealing that 68% of customer interactions will be handled by AI by 2028, highlighting rapid enterprise-scale deployment. Kyanon Digital
• As the world becomes increasingly AI driven and fractured because of macro issues, Cisco will be able to deliver solutions that work, are secure, and adhere to any kind of compliance requirements. Network World
• Using Cisco Catalyst Center to automate the creation of virtual networks with integrated security and segmentation reduces operational expenses and reduces risk. Cisco
• Multinational corporations from developed economies, including Standard Chartered, HSBC, Unilever, Intel, Cisco, and Apple, face translation risk where their EM revenues convert to lower values in their home currencies. FinancialContent
• Cisco earnings will attract scrutiny regarding delivery of AI infrastructure projects amid recent volatility affecting technology valuations. IG
• Using Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers, Orange is now offering PQC-secured WAN services, with managed Cisco SD-WAN capabilities expected by Q3 2026. Quantum Computing Report
• Cisco expects its AI infrastructure business to generate roughly $3 billion in revenue in 2026. Network World
• Cisco has unveiled its 2026 Data and Privacy Benchmark Study showing 90% of organizations have expanded privacy programs and 93% plan further investment as AI adoption accelerates demand for robust governance frameworks. Cision PR Newswire
• The South Yorkshire city will test AI across local services, with four US tech companies - Microsoft, Google, Cisco and Adobe - helping to apply AI in schools, hospitals, GPs and business. Bez Kabli
• If you are deploying AI agents, the AI supply chain problem turns into a supplier networks problem fast: Cisco lays out the risk surface in Securing Agents & AI Supply Chain with Cisco AI Defence. Blog
• Georgetown will employ a multi-layered security framework utilizing Cisco tools, including multi-factor authentication, end-to-end network visibility, and advanced security operations analytics. Campus Technology

Last updated: 01 March 2026