By Christopher Carey
Publication Date: 2025-11-24 12:05:00
Cisco has announced the acquisition of AI translation startup EzDubs – further strengthening its position in the AI communication race.
Founded in 2023 by Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy, Amrutavarsh Kinagi and Kareem Nassar, EzDubs builds technology that can translate speech while keeping the speaker’s original voice and emotional tone.
This feature helped the startup stand out in the crowded translation market.
Nassar previously worked in Cisco’s Speech AI group, so his return to the company adds an interesting full-circle moment.
“We’re entering an era where seamless, human-centric collaboration is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity,” said Snorre Kjesbu, Cisco’s SVP of Collaboration.
“EzDubs’s technology fills a critical gap in the market, answering the call for truly global, accessible, AI-powered communication.
“This acquisition is Cisco’s “all-in” moment for AI in collaboration: it accelerates our vision,…
