NASDAQ-listed Cisco, world-renowned for its leadership in security and networking, has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence cluster solution in collaboration with NVIDIA for data centers.
This innovative solution, called Cisco Nexus HyperFabric AI cluster solution, revolutionizes how customers construct, manage, and optimize infrastructure and software. Aligned with Cisco’s Networking Cloud vision to streamline networking processes, the new enterprise-ready infrastructure solution integrates Cisco’s AI-native networking with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI software, alongside a robust VAST data store. It aims to empower customers to focus on AI-driven innovation and explore new revenue streams, rather than grappling with IT management tasks.
According to Cisco’s recent Global Networking Trends Report, a significant percentage of IT leaders and professionals anticipate deploying AI-enabled predictive network automation and tools for comprehensive visibility across various network domains. This underscores the growing demand for AI solutions in networking operations.
Jonathan Davidson, executive vice president and general manager of Cisco Networking, emphasized Cisco’s commitment to simplifying AI infrastructure deployment and operation. He highlighted the collaboration with NVIDIA in delivering a cloud-operated AI-stack solution for on-premises deployments, aligning with Cisco’s vision for automation and simplicity within the Networking Cloud platform.
Kevin Deierling, senior vice president of networking at NVIDIA, emphasized the importance of purpose-built infrastructure and software for generative AI, enabling enterprises to securely leverage their data for business transformation. NVIDIA and Cisco’s collaboration provides an enterprise-ready AI platform and control plane, streamlining the deployment of accelerated computing, networking, and software required for generative AI workloads.
At Cisco Live, the company showcases its dedication to assisting customers in swiftly deploying AI infrastructure. Through empowering customers with the right tools, Cisco enables the creation of intuitive AI-native networks, prediction of failures, and rapid diagnosis and resolution of issues.
