Cisco outlines a phased approach to modernizing enterprise networks for AI workloads without costly forklift upgrades. The strategy centers on three phases: consolidating branch networking via the Meraki dashboard and zero-touch provisioning, optimizing connectivity with application-aware SD-WAN and Wi-Fi 7, and enabling autonomous operations through Cisco AgenticOps and AI-driven troubleshooting. The pitch addresses scalability bottlenecks, hybrid work complexity, and SaaS/AI performance gaps by shifting from static hardware-bound infrastructure to a software-defined, cloud-managed model.
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The challenge: Growing fast without breaking what worksWhy the old playbook doesn’t workBreaking the scalability bottleneckTaming hybrid complexityClosing the AI and SaaS performance gapThe power of autonomous operationsThe path forward: Evolve, don’t overhaulPhase 2: Intelligently optimize connectivity.Phase 3: Drive autonomous operations.The bottom line: Your network should fuel growthReady to modernize your network for what ‘ s next? Try the Cisco AI Assistant .Sort: