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See how to automate Cisco Catalyst Center with Ansible workflows. Learn to simplify playbooks, validate inputs, and verify deployments.

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In today’s digital landscape, APIs are the foundational building blocks of innovation. They connect services, share data, and enable new experiences. But as our API ecosystems grow to include thousands of endpoints, they present a new set of challenges that traditional development models are not equipped to handle. This is where AI comes in, not […]

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Executive Summary What began as a DevNet-led initiative to enable secure, compliant e-commerce for DevNet certification collateral and preparation materials has since evolved into a foundational framework benefiting Cisco at large. Over two years, the DevNet team navigated complex legal, security, and procurement processes to onboard global payment vendors like Stripe and VeriFone (2Checkout and […]

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Purpose and What to Expect from this Blog Cisco DevNet Engineering underwent one of the most disruptive periods in its history in the past year. Facing leadership transitions, organizational realignment, and consequential  Limited restructuring (LR)  amidst a globally distributed team, the environment demanded urgent yet thoughtful transformation. This blog will take an in-depth look at […]

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The advent of quantum computing represents a fundamental shift in computational capabilities that threatens the cryptographic foundation of modern digital security. As quantum computers evolve from theoretical concepts to practical reality, they pose an existential threat to the encryption algorithms that protect everything from personal communications to national security secrets. Post-quantum cryptography is changing cybersecurity, […]

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This blog explores how mathematics and algorithms form the hidden engine behind intelligent agent behavior. While agents appear to act smartly, they rely on rigorous mathematical models and algorithmic logic. Differential equations track change, while Q-values drive learning. These unseen mechanisms allow agents to function intelligently and autonomously.  From managing cloud workloads to navigating traffic, […]

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What’s New in MCP 2025-06-18: Human-in-the-Loop, OAuth, Structured Content, and Evolving API Paradigms The latest release of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — dated 2025-06-18 — introduces powerful enhancements advancing MCP as the universal protocol for AI-native APIs. Key highlights include: Human-in-the-loop support via Elicitation flows Full OAuth schema definitions for secure, user-authorized APIs Structured […]

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Are you headed to Cisco Live U.S. in San Diego next week? If you’re part of an IT team seeking comprehensive visibility and agility in managing your digital infrastructure, Cisco APIs offer transformative solutions – and you can hear everything about them at the event. By eliminating IT complexity and fostering digital resiliency, APIs empower […]

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Cisco IOS XE offers advanced programmability and automation capabilities that simplify network management and reduce complexity. By utilizing open, standards-based APIs such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI, network administrators can efficiently provision and configure devices, minimizing manual errors. The integration of Zero-Touch Provisioning with DevOps toolkits accelerates device onboarding, while model-driven telemetry provides real-time data […]