Name: The recipe to avoid downtime: Cisco SD-WAN, with special guest Nestlé
Start: 2025-08-04T14:13:00Z
End: 2025-08-04T14:13:56.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

Our webinar series features experts and leaders sharing opportunities and innovations that transform how organizations connect, grow, and succeed globally. From security solutions to workplace design and independent analysis, we have curated a collection of forward-thinking discussions that cover a wide range of topics impacting technology today.

Providing a strong, secure, private, and transparent environment has never been more critical, but scaling AI across organizations remains challenging due to legacy infrastructure, trust concerns, and data gaps. 

Join Carlos Rojas, Global AI Solutions Executive at Cisco, as he explains how Cisco's Secure AI Factory addresses enterprise AI scaling challenges through integrated infrastructure, embedded security, and scalable design.

Scalable AI Infrastructure Solves Enterprise Deployment Gaps

Your Seamless AI Networking Journey for Now and What's Next

Overwhelmed by the rapid evolution, complexity, and scale of AI networking needs, uncertain about precise requirements, or struggling with managing risk and cost? You're not alone.  

Join Cisco and 650 Group to cut through the complexity. Get a clear roadmap to build a secure, high-performance networking infrastructure that scales with your AI-driven needs. You'll learn how to methodically:

- Architect your AI Data Center for now and what's next with Cisco integrated AI networking innovations
- Power AI inferencing and agentic workloads with an optimized network engine and purpose-built solutions
- Scale your Data Center networking with confidence, leveraging advanced Ethernet options
- Master architectural considerations for next-generation AI applications and edge integration

The Future of AI Networking: Insights from the 650 Group and Cisco

As AI adoption surges, more data is generated and consumed at the network edge. To keep pace, infrastructure must be deployed closer to data sources and edge architectures must evolve with flexibility and scale. In this interactive fireside chat, join leaders from Cisco, Nutanix, and GigaOm to explore the fast-changing landscape of edge technology.  

 We'll dive into the expansion of AI-driven workloads and discuss why unified, hyperconverged edge architectures are essential for supporting them. You'll discover how Cisco Unified Edge and Cisco Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) with Nutanix deliver secure, scalable, and simplified edge deployments. Plus, we'll examine full-stack use cases across key industries and discuss why an AI-ready edge is crucial for enterprise growth. 

In this session, you'll learn about: 

- Key benefits and features of unified, full-stack, and unified edge solutions   
- Critical business criteria for evaluating and deploying modern edge architectures   
- Edge computing and AI use cases in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and more   
- Why Cisco Unified Edge and Cisco HCI with Nutanix are the right choice for scalable, secure enterprise edge deployments

The Evolving Role of Edge Computing in an AI World: Fireside Chat with GigaOm

Dive into the world of AI observability where every millisecond truly counts. This webinar unveils how comprehensive observability is not just a luxury, but a necessity for empowering your AI workloads.

We will explore the innovative architecture and tangible advantages of Cisco AI PODs combined with Splunk Observability, showcasing their seamless integration. Discover how this powerful duo transforms the ""black box"" of AI systems into a transparent, manageable environment, enabling you to master the complexities of AI infrastructure and ensure peak performance. 

During this webinar, you will:

- Learn how to unify observability across your entire AI stack, from LLMs to network fabric. 
- Discover strategies to accelerate troubleshooting and pinpoint AI performance bottlenecks with precision. 
 Understand how to deploy AI with confidence using scalable Cisco AI PODs and Splunk integration. 
- Gain insights to transform your IT operations into a high-performance AI ""pit crew,"" reducing costly downtime.

Every Millisecond Matters: Observability for AI Workloads

Today's threats don't wait—and neither can your defenses. As attacks grow more sophisticated and vulnerabilities emerge across every corner of your network, visibility and rapid response are essential.

Harnessing Threat Intelligence in Hybrid Mesh Firewall

AI projects stall without the right foundation. This webinar shows how Cisco AI PODs deliver an integrated, tested solution for AI at any scale.

See how unified infrastructure powered by NVIDIA AI Enterprise cuts project risk and speeds up time-to-value. Explore actionable steps to future-proof your AI operations:

- Deploy AI workloads 50% faster with plug-and-play bundles. 
- Eliminate integration complexity with pre-validated systems. 
- Ensure compliance and robust security across your AI stack.
- Scale infrastructure for evolving AI and business needs.

Register now to discover a smarter, simpler approach to enterprise AI.

Cisco AI PODs: Accelerating AI Adoption from Inferencing to Large-Scale Training

In this webinar, hosted by Cisco & Qumulo, you will learn how organizations like yours can simplify data management, reduce costs, and meet performance, security, and compliance requirements with Qumulo and Cisco.

Come see this partnership in action:

- Unify your data: Create a seamless and affordable data experience that spans your entire operation–from your core systems to the cloud and even the edge.
- Power the future of AI: Build a data solution that delivers incredible speed and massive scale, ready to fuel your most ambitious Enterprise AI initiatives.
- Modernize your infrastructure: Replace old, clunky storage with the latest in flexible, powerful infrastructure that grows with you.
- Integrate with ease: Discover how to effortlessly integrate your existing backup solutions like Commvault, Veeam, or Rubrik with the combined strength of Cisco UCS + Qumulo.
- Optimize your Splunk: Get the most out of your Splunk SmartStore solution with expert insights.

Cisco UCS with Qumulo: Bridging the Enterprise Data Gap from Edge to Core to Cloud

As the AI era accelerates, network complexity is intensifying—straining NetOps teams and enterprise IT leaders. This “new normal” demands ultra-fast, intelligent management from teams facing silos and skill gaps.

In this on-demand video, ESG spotlights agentic AI, the next evolution of GenAI, and how Cisco is driving this transformation with AgenticOps. Powered by our Deep Network Model, AgenticOps fuses decades of networking expertise with advanced automation and seamless cross-domain collaboration.

Join Cisco and ESG experts to discover why 90% of enterprises view networking as more critical than ever in the AI era. Learn how Cisco AgenticOps helps close IT team skill gaps, eliminate silos, and accelerate issue resolution.

Here's what you'll take away from the session: 

- A deeper understanding of how agentic AI capabilities are an evolutionary leap from rule-based and ML-driven GenAI 
- Insights into the non-negotiables of agentic AI, including architecture, specialized models, and operator interfaces 
- A primer for how Cisco Deep Network Model, AI Assistant, and AI Canvas meet these requirements right now 
- Real-world use cases to leverage Cisco AgenticOps and transform the efficiency and productivity of your NetOps teams

Beyond GenAI: Put an End to Network Complexity with AgenticOps

The demands of cloud and AI are shattering the limits of traditional, fragmented branch networks, creating a bottleneck to performance and growth. Watch our conversation with guest Brandon Butler from IDC to learn how to simplify, automate, and secure your branch infrastructure, delivering flawless digital experiences and airtight security—with a unified branch network architecture. 

You will learn:

- Why siloed branch infrastructure falls short for modern digital and AI workloads 
- How a unified branch architecture improves both performance and security 
- Ways to automate branch deployments and troubleshooting and empower lean IT teams 
- Strategies to future-proof your branch network operations

From Fragmented to Future-Ready: Unified Branch IT for the AI Era

A recent survey shows only 13 percent of organisations feel prepared for AI. This session explores practical approaches to simplify AI deployment, improve security, and manage costs. 
 
Key topics include: 
 - Streamlining AI infrastructure and automation 
- Strengthening security from model to network 
- Scaling and optimising resources for better efficiency 
 
What you’ll walk away with: 
- Practical ways to simplify and automate AI infrastructure deployment 
- Best practices for securing your models and data at every layer 
- Tips to optimize resource utilization for cost and energy savings 
- Methods to future-proof your compute stack for next-gen AI workloads

Strategic Compute for the AI Era: Unlocking Performance and Simplicity with Cisco UCS

AI is transforming every industry, but it also brings new challenges in scale, efficiency, and security. Enterprises are asking: how do we train larger models, accelerate generative AI, and ensure data security while controlling costs?
Cisco is addressing these critical challenges with the launch of the Cisco UCS C880A M8. This new server redefines enterprise AI infrastructure by featuring the NVIDIA HGX B300 air-cooled platform and 6th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors.
Join us to explore key AI challenges today, from compute density to sustainable cooling and enterprise data security. We will dive into technical innovations including Intel Xeon 6th Gen's Priority Core Turbo (PCT) technology for optimized performance, and NVIDIA HGX B300's breakthrough GPU interconnect bandwidth for large-scale AI training. Discover Cisco’s design advantages, from integrated management with Intersight to deployment-ready scalability.

Reshaping the Future of AI with Cisco, Intel, and NVIDIA: Introducing the UCS C880A M8 with NVIDIA HGX B300

Can you keep up with segmentation in today’s fast-paced IT landscape? Is it possible to make segmentation simple, scalable, and secure as new applications, devices, and users emerge every day? We think so.

Stay ahead of the curve with Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Join our webinar and learn how leading organizations overcome complexity, ensure compliance, and protect what matters most. Get expert insights and see how to transform your security strategy, no matter where you are in your segmentation journey. 

Learn how: 

- AI and machine learning deliver unmatched insights into apps, dependencies, users, and devices 
- Agent and agentless methods enable tailored segmentation, from macro to micro, for your environment 
- You can simplify policy controls within Kubernetes environments

Simplify End-to-End Segmentation with Cisco

With today’s distributed application environments and remote teams, attack surfaces are bigger, more varied, and more exposed than ever—while AI-powered apps bring new security risks that old-school firewalls can’t handle. That’s why organizations like yours need flexible, built-in hybrid mesh firewalls to stay ahead of modern threats. 

In this session, experts from Cisco—a recognized leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Enterprise Hybrid Firewall—will show you how to map your firewall plan. Learn how to implement a hybrid mesh firewall solution, the critical capabilities for a successful hybrid mesh firewall strategy, and why Cisco is uniquely positioned to meet you where you are on your hybrid mesh firewall journey. 

We’ll review: 

- All the benefits of intelligent cloud management—go from Cisco AI Assistant to 99.99% uptime SLA without a dedicated HA setup  
- A cost comparison of the migration options including licensing and operating costs 
- An overview of the migration steps to intelligent cloud management for each option

Hybrid Mesh Firewall: Getting Started and Critical Capabilities

AI-driven workloads, dynamic applications, and an expanding threat landscape are redefining the expectations placed on enterprise networks. Meeting these demands requires rethinking how infrastructure is designed—and how NetOps and NetSecOps teams approach scale, performance, and risk. 

Join Cisco presenters, Sanjay Kapoor, Senior Director of Solutions Marketing, and Grant Shirk, Senior Director of Product Marketing, for a conversation exploring the long-term implications of AI on enterprise networking. We'll share a perspective on where the industry is headed, what organizations should be doing to prepare, and how concepts like AgenticOps and AI-driven operations are starting to change the model. 

You'll also get a first look at AI Canvas and AI Assistant—powered by the Cisco Deep Network Model—to see how teams can troubleshoot and resolve issues faster than ever, with shared context across networking, security, and operations. 

Plus get a taste of how Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage manufacturer, transformed global network infrastructure and operations with Cisco SD-WAN and AI.

The AI-Ready Blueprint: Future-Proofing Networks for the Agentic Era

Campus networks are under pressure—increased AI workloads, hybrid work, and a rising tide of IoT devices are reshaping traffic patterns and overwhelming legacy infrastructure.Traditional bolt-on security can't keep up with new risks or scale. Operations are stretched thin, policies are inconsistent, and performance gaps disrupt productivity.

Join this session and learn how to streamline operations, power high-speed connectivity, and truly protect the AI-ready campus with security fused into the network fabric. 

You'll walk away knowing exactly how to:  
- Protect hybrid, remote, and on-campus users with zero-trust enforcement everywhere they connect 
- Detect and stop threats faster at the edge with smart switches featuring onboard telemetry and security 
- Extend campus security and segmentation seamlessly to branches, WAN, and beyond 
- Safeguard sensitive data and AI workloads at scale without sacrificing performance 
- Secure and segment unmanaged IoT and OT devices automatically at scale, reducing operational complexity

Campus Chaos? Simplify Secure Networking for the AI Era

Forget everything you know about security. AI has transformed the threat landscape, challenging enterprises to secure the hybrid workforce and protect data and applications while ensuring privacy. Watch experts Tom Gillis, Mike Horn, and Peter Bailey do an exclusive deep dive into AI era security.

Gain strategies to protect against identity-based threats, enable safe AI adoption, reimagine firewall solutions, and evolve security analytics and threat response.

Plus, explore how Cisco's platform approach unifies network infrastructure and security to achieve operational simplicity.

AI Changes Everything: A New Blueprint for Network Security, Zero Trust, and the SOC

Our AI Unveiled: Decoding the Future with Cisco series aims to educate and engage our customers on the power of AI, while shaping Cisco’s journey, strategy, and perspective on AI market Innovations. This in-person series will deliver valuable insights into the advancements of AI and spotlight innovation across our Cisco portfolio and will encompass the following sessions:  
 "Artificial Intelligence Demystified: Terms and Technologies Explained” During our first session, unravel the mysteries of AI as our experts break down the fundamental terms and technologies that underpin this game-changing field. 
“Harnessing AI on Cisco Solutions” Discover how Cisco is paving the way with smarter, more efficient network and computing infrastructure to unlock the power of AI within your organization during sessions 2 and 3. 
“Innovating from Within: The Role of AI in Cisco's Solutions” Explore the cutting-edge role of AI in Cisco solutions in sessions 4-6, and how our relentless pursuit of innovation is reshaping the landscapes in which we operate.

AI Unveiled Session 6: Innovation from Within: The Role of AI in Security with Cisco + Splunk

Are you ready to modernize your WAN and design a future-ready network so you can achieve greater resiliency? If yes, you're in the right place. Watch this webinar to discover the power of Cisco SD-WAN and how customers like Nestlé have embraced it to build a future-ready network that is simpler, smarter, safer, and has delivered 99.97% availability for global operations. 

We'll explore how Cisco SD-WAN:

- Enables simplified network operations and WAN management with flexible connectivity, centralized control, and zero-touch provisioning 
- Enhances performance and user experiences with AI-driven automation, predictive path optimization, and end-to-end visibility 
- Delivers secure built-in next-gen firewall, SASE-ready architecture, and identity-based micro-segmentation 
- Empowered global leader Nestlé to design a future-ready network and achieve 99.97% availability

The recipe to avoid downtime: Cisco SD-WAN, with special guest Nestlé

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