SP360: Service Provider

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Cisco Silicon One has reached a pivotal milestone with the launch of the Cisco 8223—powered by Silicon One P200—delivering an unprecedented 51.2 Tbps capacity that sets the industry standard for the emerging "scale-across" era, where AI workloads must be distributed geographically due to power constraints that have become the primary limiting factor in AI scaling. This groundbreaking routing system uniquely converges routing and switching capabilities with unmatched power efficiency, advanced programmability, and uncompromising security—enabling hyperscalers to confidently architect distributed AI environments that seamlessly extend across broad geographical regions for sustained AI innovation and growth.

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For customers seeking choice and open-source solutions for their network operating systems, Cisco offers robust support for SONiC on Silicon One and Cisco 8000 Series Switches. This approach empowers organizations to select the network operating system that best fits their operational needs while taking full advantage of Cisco industry-leading hardware capabilities.

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Discover how Cisco helps hyperscale, neocloud, service provider, and enterprise customers evolve their networks for AI with high-performing pluggable optics for AI data centers and by connecting data centers with coherent pluggable optics that address 100% of network applications across all distances.

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We’re honored to kick off our new fiscal year with a moment of pride and gratitude because Cisco has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Company of the Year for Mobile IoT Platforms—for the second year in a row! This prestigious recognition reflects the trust our customers and partners place in us and underscores […]

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5G-Advanced and emerging 6G technology are extending the role of precision timing in communications networks—and unlocking foundational new features like beamforming, interference management, positioning services, and AI-driven RAN.

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Today, Cisco announces the expansion of their Service Provider solution portfolio and Agile Services Networking architecture in three transformative areas: Silicon One-based Routers, a new Multi-Agentic Framework within Crosswork with AI Capabilities, Non-Terrestrial Networking, and Mobility Services Platforms.

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AI is starting to push data center interconnect (DCI) capacity towards higher speeds. Since the cost structure of DCI is usually based on bandwidth usage, costs will quickly multiply, as enterprises will need more circuits to support increased capacity demands. A less costly alternative for enterprises is to lease dark fiber from service providers and create their own private network.

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SRv6 uSID has revolutionized IP network architectures by simplifying operations, adding robustness, and delivering best-in-class user experiences across service provider, hyperscaler, enterprise, and data center networks.

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Senior leaders from Colt, stc Group, and Swisscom share their strategies for the delivery of digital experiences in an AI-powered world. They are simplifying their networks to meet growing customer demands, and embracing assurance, automation, and autonomous networking to transform their operations, ensure the resiliency of their services, and drive new revenue streams.