By Evan Viau,
Publication Date: 2026-08-04 11:17:00
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of global connectivity, acting as a catalyst for a new, sophisticated “connectivity fabric.” Cisco is building the secure, American-led infrastructure for the AI era. On Thursday July 30, Cisco’s Bob Everson, Chief Architect for Cisco’s Service Provider Mobility team, testified before the Senate Commerce Telecom Subcommittee, highlighting in his written testimony and opening statement how AI is redefining networks, how the U.S. should lead through balanced spectrum and American-led tech stack, and how we can define American economic strength and national security for decades to come:
- A Shift in Network Traffic Patterns: AI is fundamentally altering the behavior of data on our networks. Cisco projects that AI-driven campus and branch traffic will surge by 209% over the next three years. Unlike traditional applications, which are largely optimized for downstream content consumption, AI workloads are…
