Cisco Moves to Secure Data Centers with Breakthrough AI-Native Architecture

Sulagna Saha explores Cisco’s innovative approach to enhancing data center security through the integration of AI-native architecture, aiming to revolutionize protection mechanisms. The deployment focuses on advanced threat detection and response capabilities, leveraging machine learning to preemptively identify vulnerabilities. More of Saha’s analyses and insights can be found on Techstrong IT, the newly re-launched Gestalt IT!


A Self-Driven Platform That Works Without Pause to Identify Issues in the Network

Sulagna Saha provides an overview of Cisco’s self-driven platform designed specifically for continuous network monitoring and problem identification. She explores the key features and technologies that enable the platform to operate autonomously to ensure optimal network performance. For further articles on platform engineering check out Platform Engineering dot com, and watch for more coverage of Cisco Live EMEA on Techstrong’s network of sites!


Meraki for the datacenter: Cisco Hyperfabric

Pieter-Jan Nefkens provides an insightful exploration into Cisco Hyperfabric, positioning it as a pivotal extension of Meraki’s simplified management approach into the datacenter realm. He discusses how Hyperfabric enhances network agility, security, and scalability by integrating seamlessly with existing Cisco architectures and cloud services. Find more coverage from CiscoLive EMEA by Pieter-Jan Nefkens.


Cisco Unveils Cloud-Native Zero-Trust Network Access Solution

At Cisco Live EMEA, Cisco introduced a new cloud-native solution for Zero-Trust Network Access, aimed at enhancing security frameworks for various organizations by leveraging cloud scalability and flexibility. This advancement underscores Cisco’s commitment to evolving cybersecurity measures by integrating more adaptive and robust access controls to protect network resources. For additional insights on this topic, explore coverage by Tom Hollingsworth on Gestalt IT.


Cisco Infuses Security into Networking with New Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield Integration

Cisco is redefining network security by integrating its latest innovations, the Nexus Smart Switch and Hypershield, enhancing security measures directly within the networking hardware. This integration aims to simplify security protocols while increasing protection against an evolving landscape of cyber threats. For additional reports and insights on this topic, explore articles by Sulagna Saha at Security Boulevard.


Cisco Introduces Customizable Two-to-Eight GPU Server System for AI Inferencing

Cisco has recently unveiled a flexible server system that accommodates between two and eight GPUs, designed specifically to enhance AI inferencing capabilities. This customizable configuration allows for scalable solutions that meet diverse enterprise needs in processing AI tasks efficiently. For additional insights and detailed analysis, read more articles by Sulagna Saha at Techstrong AI.


Technical Management is Not Real Management

Being a manager of a technical team is harder than regular management because of the balance required to be both a leader and contributor. In this episode, Zoe Rose, Dominik Pickhardt, and David Penaloza join Tom Hollingsworth to discuss the challenges of being a manager of a technical team. They talk about promoting good talent into management and the shift in thinking required to be a team leader and not just a high performer. They also discuss the soft skills needed to be a good manager and how those can be developed through training.


Hypershield: using AI to make vulnerabilities non-exploitable

Zoë Rose explores the innovative use of AI in cybersecurity through Hypershield, a technology designed to render vulnerabilities non-exploitable. By integrating AI, Hypershield enhances the resilience of systems against potential cyber threats, providing a proactive approach to security. This article was inspired by the Cisco presentation at Tech Field Day Extra at Cisco Live EMEA 2025.


Short datacenter wrap up on Cisco Live 2025 EU

Matyáš Prokop provides a concise summary of the key highlights from Cisco Live 2025 EU, focusing on the latest advancements and trends in datacenter technology. His coverage offers insights into new strategies and solutions that are shaping the future of enterprise IT infrastructure. For more coverage by Matyáš Prokop following Tech Field Day at Cisco Live, watch his LinkedIn feed!