AI, security tailwinds signal promising 2026 for Cisco

AI, security tailwinds signal promising 2026 for Cisco

By Network World
Publication Date: 2026-02-02 20:01:00

A big component of AI in communications is agentic agents talking to employees and customers, and bringing trust to the system is where Cisco should shine. It builds and runs its own infrastructure, which is secure by design. Cisco has relationships with governments all over the world, and between Webex and its on-premises solutions, it can meet any kind of digital sovereignty requirements.

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. Look for the company to lean into trust to reestablish the Webex business.

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