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• [New] IBM and Cisco announced a collaboration to build a network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, aiming for an initial demonstration by 2030 and targeting fully distributed quantum computing by the early 2030s. Quantum Pirates
• [New] In tandem, IBM and Cisco outlined plans to build a distributed, fault-tolerant quantum computing network by 2030, promising architectures capable of trillions of quantum gates through advanced networking technologies and a demonstration within three years. Quantum Pirates
• AMD, Cisco, and HUMAIN announced plans two days ago for a joint venture to develop AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, set to begin in 2026. Yahoo Finance
• New Cisco portfolio innovations address the complexities of security professionals embracing AI in today's dynamic threat landscape. Futurum
• IBM and Cisco announced a new partnership to build a network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, targeting early deployments in the early 2030s. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• Cisco has issued a warning about a critical VPN vulnerability, while experts are raising concerns about the growing risk of AI-driven zero-day attacks. RSI Security
• Attackers exploited multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco software to gain unauthorized network access, install rootkits, and establish persistent control over compromised systems. DIESEC - Cyber Security | IT Security Consulting
• As enterprise workloads become more distributed and performance-critical, Cisco will showcase how they build AI-ready infrastructure with predictable operations and high throughput. Tech Field Day
• CVE-2025 - 20354 is a 9.8-rated vulnerability in the Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI) process of Cisco Unified CCX that's due to improper authentication mechanisms. The Register
• Hackers have been exploiting Cisco IOS XE vulnerabilities to deploy persistent web shells known as BADCANDY, targeting unpatched devices across Australia and other regions. Insight Wire
• A large installed base of end-of-support Cisco switches presents a revenue opportunity for vendors. Yahoo Finance
• Cisco announced significant advancements to its Security Cloud Control platform for managed service providers, including multi-customer management, new firewall models, and expanded AI-driven threat protection capabilities. Simply Wall St
• Cisco, DDN, Dell Technologies, HPE, IBM, Lenovo, Supermicro, VAST Data and WEKA have planned adoption of BlueField-4, with the DPU entering early availability as part of Vera Rubin platforms in 2026. Blocks and Files
• Instead of relying solely on human intervention, Cisco XDR automates the containment of threats by isolating compromised endpoints, blocking malicious IPs, disabling compromised user accounts, and stopping ransomware execution in real time. Stratus Information Systems
• An NVIDIA partnership with Cisco, T-Mobile and ODC (a Cerberus Capital Management portfolio company), will develop a full-stack, AI-based wireless network, including hardware, software and architecture for 6G, explicitly focusing on enabling edge AI applications. The New Stack
• The Chinese attack group Salt Typhoon, affiliated with the Chinese government, used vulnerabilities in Cisco routers to penetrate the systems of nine US telecommunications companies, including AT&T and Verizon, in what is being called one of the worst intelligence compromises in American history. Asia Times
• With just 2% of companies having fully embedded AI into operations, the UK faces what Cisco calls an AI black hole - warning that without urgent investment in infrastructure and skills, businesses risk falling behind. Mark Topps' Substack

Last updated: 14 December 2025