{"id":76181,"date":"2025-11-13T17:29:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T17:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/?p=76181"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T11:17:13","slug":"cisco-outlines-strategy-to-help-customers-struggling-with-ai-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/ai-automation-in-cx\/cisco-outlines-strategy-to-help-customers-struggling-with-ai-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Cisco Outlines Strategy to Help Customers Struggling With AI Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco has revealed its customer-centric strategy to improve the overall viewpoint of customer experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.cisco.com\/c\/r\/newsroom\/en\/us\/a\/y2025\/m11\/cisco-reports-first-quarter-earnings.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">quarterly report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on Wednesday, the technology company revealed several high-value investments in its AI products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the earnings call, Cisco emphasized that this rapid growth in AI product adoption indicates a rising demand for secure networking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customer-Centric Strategy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the past year, Cisco\u2019s quarterly results have demonstrated high levels of growth after several previous declines, and it is now reaping the benefits of its increased customer spending and investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This has included various AI products and suites, as well as investments in data centers to support the demands for AI-driven workloads and cloud networking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, the attention has turned towards its customers and their willingness to adopt these products into their workflows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite this growth in demand, a Cisco study revealed that only a third of companies are certain that their IT infrastructure can safely integrate their AI projects, which Cisco views as favorable for them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With its extensive networking portfolio, the company believes it is\u00a0on track to deliver the critical infrastructure to\u00a0its customer enterprises, enabling them to adapt to the AI era.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modernizing Customer Experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In response to the study, Cisco has acknowledged that many companies are still far off <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from where they\u2019ve been expected to be with AI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Charles Robbins, CEO and Chairman at Cisco, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recognized the readiness gap between planning and execution when it came to adopting AI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He said:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe know many customers still have a lot of work to do to ensure they have the modern, scalable, secure networking infrastructure to support their AI goals.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco has already begun its move toward a modernized customer experience through various upgrades and expansions, allowing for simpler large-scale AI deployments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This has included its global network and infrastructure upgrades, allowing Cisco to enhance its enterprise switching, routing, and Wi-Fi to conduct large-scale AI and data-intensive workloads with fast, scalable, and secure performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From this, Cisco expects its enterprise customers to switch from legacy networking equipment to its newer systems, collectively spending billions as part of its multiyear, multibillion-dollar refresh opportunity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With global data expansion, Cisco has established numerous regional data centers worldwide, as well as a European customer-based sovereign critical infrastructure portfolio, focusing on a global scale-up with region-focused deployments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By\u00a0supplying software and cloud-native transformation, customer enterprises can also receive automated network surveillance and deliver secure, scalable customer experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, Cisco offers end-to-end security integrated into the network, supporting modernized infrastructure for reliable and capable traffic pattern management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Workloads with Agentic AI<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco\u2019s earnings call reported a surge in age<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ntic AI activity, with the number of queries through agentic AI measuring at 25x higher in network traffic than chatbots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And demand for AI has increased with it, with Cisco expecting AI infrastructure to generate $3BN in revenue for fiscal year 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A contributing factor is the AI workloads needing the necessary models and infrastructure to process locally. To support this, Cisco announced the release of its Unified Edge last week, as part of its strategy to process AI at a speedier and secure level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This platform offers integration for compute, networking, and storage into one system, enabling enterprises to receive real-time predictions and decisions for secure AI management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another recent release is the Cisco Data Fabric architecture, which allows for the unification and management of various machine data sources, enabling companies to create more innovative AI models, adding to Cisco\u2019s value when it comes to technology investments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco Webex Winter 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco has also published its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webex.com\/us\/en\/whats-new\/2025\/winter-release.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Webex Winter 2025 press release,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> detailing its recent updates in CX technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some key results from the season include: AI translation capabilities now expanding to 120 languages for meeting summaries; its regional cloud infrastructure locations such as the UK, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE; a 3D workspace designer for visual blueprints; and AI Assistant for Calling for live and post-meeting summaries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These help to enable higher productivity levels, improve global coverage, and drive flexible working systems, with Webex allowing customers to use meeting rooms, calls, and contact center through one platform.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, not all these features are available for deployment as of yet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In conversation with CX Today, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tim Banting, Head of Research at Techtelligence, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">discussed Cisco\u2019s decision to strengthen its overall CX stack across AI, global scale, and device flexibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He said, \u201cThe move aligns with current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/techtelligence.com\/?__hstc=91794309.8dd1f7f05ee6b7c8d649724b3655bbd4.1758108179862.1761230702414.1763050914001.16&amp;__hssc=91794309.2.1763050914001&amp;__hsfp=2762695224\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Techtelligence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> buying-intent data showing a 19% rise in enterprise research around UC productivity and automation, involving more than 29,000 companies actively investigating process and workflow automation in communications suites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHowever, Cisco faces an execution challenge. Several key AI and automation capabilities remain in the \u201ccoming soon\u201d category, creating a perception gap in a market that rewards immediacy and credibility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTechtelligence data shows that buyers are rewarding vendors delivering deployable automation and measurable risk controls now \u2013 not future roadmap promises.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He added: \u201cFor CX buyers, the practical value lies in features that are globally available and compliance-ready today. The platform consolidation trend is undeniable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCisco\u2019s success will hinge on whether it can deliver AI responsibly, at scale, and ahead of rivals who are already reshaping perception around \u201csecure AI collaboration.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco Key Earnings Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After enterprise customers\u2019 strong demand for its AI products, Cisco has risen above estimates for the quarter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cisco\u2019s revenue is up to $14.9BN, increasing 8% year-over-year <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Its product orders are up 13% year-over-year, with growth across all markets and geographies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI infrastructures currently stand at $1.3BN<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Service revenue increased by approximately 2%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Product revenue increased by approximately 10%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cisco has revealed its customer-centric strategy to improve the overall viewpoint of customer experience.\u00a0 In its quarterly report on Wednesday, the technology company revealed several high-value investments in its AI products.\u00a0 In the earnings call, Cisco emphasized that this rapid growth in AI product adoption indicates a rising demand for secure networking.\u00a0 Customer-Centric Strategy\u00a0 Over 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