By Christopher Carey
Publication Date: 2026-04-24 11:30:00
Cisco is extending its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio across the EMEA region, positioning the move as a response to rising demand for greater digital control as organisations accelerate adoption of AI and cloud technologies.
The company says governments and enterprises are increasingly looking for ways to modernise infrastructure without sacrificing sovereignty over data, systems, and operational environments.
The expanded rollout reflects that shift, with Cisco aiming to offer more flexible deployment models that support both strict on-premises requirements and hybrid cloud strategies.
“As we navigate an era of digital transformation and AI adoption at a speed that we have never experienced before, the ability to maintain control and autonomy over the most critical data and digital infrastructure has become a strategic requirement for organizations managing complex digital environments,” said Gordon Thomson, SVP EMEA Sales and EMEA President, Cisco.
“In…