Jun 07 2024

Cisco Live 2024: Cisco Adds Microsoft, NVIDIA and Others to Its Stable of Trusted Partners

At Cisco Live 2024 in Las Vegas, Cisco discussed its acquisition of Splunk — the biggest in the company's history — and the benefits it will bring to customers in the age of artificial intelligence. Derek Idemoto and Jeetu Patel shared why they think these partnerships are essential not only to commercial success but to global security and safety as we enter a new era of technological exploration. 

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Participants

    Derek Idemoto, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Cisco Investments, Cisco

    Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Security and Collaboration Business Units, Cisco

Video Highlights

  • Cisco announced the recently completed acquisition of Splunk, which will enhance its telemetry and data capabilities.
  • In addition to the acquisition and its own products, Cisco introduced partnerships with several other tech leaders, including Microsoft.
  • Cisco announced a $1 billion AI fund to invest in collaborative innovation and partnerships.