By Shannon Leininger,
Publication Date: 2026-11-05 19:00:00
Partner Summit 26 brought together our global partner ecosystem for three days of productive collaboration and alignment. Our partners made it clear: they are ready to turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. To get there first and faster, though, we must close the “trust gap.”
Innovation in agentic AI is accelerating, and so are the risks. Organizations need AI they can trust. As we demonstrated at Partner Summit, Cisco is helping partners guide customer conversations and deploy trusted AI at scale by focusing on three key pillars:
- Security. Using our technology portfolio, partners can build modern, more-secure AI infrastructure.
- Observability. With Splunk by Cisco, we’re enabling partners to set operational guardrails for autonomous agents with full transparency and human oversight.
- Tokenomics and ROI. We’re also providing the deep visibility required to ensure AI investments drive tangible business value.
The Cornerstone of Trusted AI
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