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“Responsible AI is non-negotiable,” Centoni says, adding that she hopes this drive will help inspire competitors and partners alike.
When it comes to security, “we want to frustrate attackers, not users”, Centoni notes, giving users safe and easy access to their apps and data.
Cisco observes over 400 billion security events every day as well, meaning it has unparalleled insight into the threats facing businesses.
This includes AI, which Centoni notes was already part of its efforts, cutting around 100 billion hours of work in threat detection and mitigation
“Our aim is to build a secure network for AI,” she notes.
Hyperconnectivity is driving productivity and efficiency, but is also bringing a range of different other challenges, particularly around security, Centoni notes.
“We’re helping you get deeper visibility and insight,” she says, highlighting that Cisco delivers 630 billion observability metrics per day.
“If you take our technology and put our ecosystem along it, it can help the transition to a modern and low-carbon economy.”
Now it’s time for Cisco Chief Strategy Officer Liz Centoni, who is here to talk about the first section of product news and upgrades.
“We truly feel our breath of technology helps shape the future for you,” she notes, highlighting four key tech themes – Hyperconnected, Secure, AI and Quantum – which Cisco thinks will shape the technology field for years to come.
With a final nod to simplifying all parts of your technology experience to help drive growth, and powering an inclusive future for all, Robbins departs.
Sustainability is set to be a huge theme for Cisco this year, with the company making some major pledges and initiatives to help both itself and its customers get greener.
Robbins notes a couple of services, including tech recycling – even the carpets and signage being used at Cisco Live 2023 are going to be recycled.
Robbins highlights five key themes for Cisco going forward:
– Reimagine your applications
– Power your hybrid work
– Transform your infrastructure
– Secure your enterprise
– Your journey to sustainability
“We care deeply about your success…we are innovating at a faster pace than we have done for some time, and we want to continue to do so.”
“We’ll continue to earn your trust,” Robbins adds, highlighting Cisco’s global reach, which now covers over a million companies worldwide, and 98% of the world’s largest companies.
“We can help you, wherever you are,” he says.
We’re on to the first major pillar now – Security.
It’s a “number one” concern for all businesses, Robbins says – particularly as the company wants to help connect all smart products around the world.
“This is in the name of making anything possible,” he adds – from letting NFL customers have a better stadium experience to multi-national telecom companies.
First mention of AI – take a drink, if you’re playing along at home.
“We want to do great things with AI – and we want to do them responsibly,” Robbins says.
“We know how important technology is to the success of your businesses…and to humanity,” he says, noting the role of technology during the pandemic.
“Technology is key to everything we’re doing going forward,” he adds.
But technology is increasingly complex, he says, introducing what will be a major feature of today’s keynote – simplicity.
“It’s a complicated world – but we have to bring this technology to bear to realize the benefit of what we can do around the world.”
The lights go down and we’re off here at Cisco Live Day One.
After a brief introduction highlighting the importance of security, AI, and sustainability, CEO Chuck Robbins takes to the stage.
“I don’t think in all the years I’ve been coming here, that we’ve ever had this much innovation to announce,” he says
What on earth is happening…is that the Power Rangers?
We’re here in the Michelob Ultra arena – which can apparently hold 12,000 people.
There’s only a few minutes until kick-off – we’re seated and ready!
Good morning from Day One of Cisco Live, coming to you from the Mandalay Bay resort in a stunningly hot Las Vegas.
This morning will see Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins take to the stage for his opening keynote, where he will be joined by Chief Strategy Officer Liz Centoni, EVP and General Manager of Cisco Networking Jonathan Davidson, and Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s EVP and General Manager, Security & Collaboration – and all-round security guru.
We’re expecting a host of new announcements and updates, and also a host of customers keen to talk about how Cisco is helping them grow and prosper.
We’re about an hour out from the keynote, so time for some breakfast (and coffee!)
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