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• [New] Another element of the NVIDIA partnership that's expected to influence Cisco's 2026 efforts is the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, which brings together Cisco security and networking technology, NVIDIA DPUs, and storage options. World Wide Technology
• [New] Efforts to extend Ethernet's dominance are gaining traction, which could benefit Cisco. Network World
• [New] NVIDIA might jump to #1 if you want to live deep in AI; Adobe or Cisco might climb if you crave stability and balance; GitLab might move up if remote life matters most. Nucamp Bootcamp
• [New] AI-driven analytics can help businesses optimize performance, detect threats in real-time, and make data-driven decisions, setting Cisco apart as a leader in innovative networking solutions. Business Model Analyst
• Perhaps the most overarching workplace trend in 2026 will be around what Cisco calls Connected Intelligence. CITI I/O
• 2026 will be defined by firms that modernise their fundamental network infrastructure, building what Cisco called a resilient, AI-ready backbone to power a safer, faster, transformative future. ComputerWeekly.com
• AI infrastructure orders from hyperscalers reached $1.3 billion in Q1, balanced between Silicon One systems and pluggable optics, with Cisco expecting roughly $3.0 billion in AI infrastructure revenue from hyperscalers in FY 2026. Futurum
• Hyperscaler AI orders accelerated, and Cisco expects meaningful AI revenue contribution in FY 2026, while enterprise networks and industrial IoT showed durable momentum. Futurum
• Cisco has issued an urgent advisory regarding active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway and Web Manager appliances. DIESEC - Cyber Security | IT Security Consulting
• Cisco has issued a warning regarding a maximum-severity zero-day vulnerability in AsyncOS, the operating system powering Cisco Secure Email Gateway (ESA). FireCompass

Last updated: 25 January 2026