An intelligent workplace should make it easier for people to do their best work—wherever they are. That starts with reliable Wi-Fi and rooms that are easy to find. Behind the scenes, flexible networking, collaboration-ready spaces, and built-in security help make the experience work smoothly, whether it’s a regular workday or a big event. Hear how networking helps connect the visible experience with the technology working behind it: cs.co/6018BHrbK0

AI-led network operations are moving from pilot to expectation. An Omdia survey of more than 1,000 IT and NetOps leaders found that 84% expect an AI-led operating model within 12 months. But adoption is being driven by pressure: organizations receive more than 4,000 monitoring alerts per day, and 95% say existing AIOps tools cannot keep up. In this TechTarget Feature, Cisco’s Joe Vaccaro explains why cross-domain context, explainability, and deterministic guardrails are essential to scaling AgenticOps. Read the full piece: cs.co/6015BHrbXF

People expect the same reliable wireless experience whether they’re indoors or outdoors. Meeting that expectation takes a network strategy that extends across the full mobile environment. ABI Research explores why outdoor connectivity is a critical part of next-generation enterprise networks—and how a unified wireless platform can bring connectivity, security, automation, analytics, and location intelligence together. View the research: cs.co/6019BHrwuP

What if the office could make the commute worth it? The intelligent workplace is moving beyond connectivity. Tripadvisor is using Cisco collaboration endpoints, sensors, and a secure AI-powered network to understand occupancy, foot traffic, desk usage, and meeting-room demand. That data can help create more useful spaces, reduce friction, and improve the employee experience while giving IT and real estate leaders a clearer view of how the workplace performs. Read the Fast Company feature to see how Tripadvisor is using Cisco to reimagine the office: cs.co/6012BHzFw4

The time between vulnerability disclosure and patch completion can leave critical infrastructure exposed. Cisco Live Protect helps reduce that exposure with Cisco-provided, Cisco-validated runtime protection for supported Cisco products. Teams can monitor potential impact, move to enforcement where supported, and continue operations without a reboot during the protection action—while permanent remediation proceeds through normal patch and change-control processes. Learn how Cisco Live Protect helps close the gap between vulnerability disclosure and patch completion. 👉 cs.co/6011BHJaXb

Wi-Fi 7 is only as powerful as the network strategy behind it. Cisco IT had to upgrade connectivity across 90,000 employees and hundreds of facilities worldwide. By combining Meraki, Catalyst Center, Splunk, and Cisco security, the team cut per-site onboarding from two days to one or two hours, skipped predictive designs at 39 of 44 sites, and achieved data rates often 100% higher than Wi-Fi 6E. See how Cisco is building the network for the AI era: cs.co/6017BHHqVv

Agentic AI is moving from experiment to operations. The hard part is earning trust. On Right About Now, Cisco’s Joe Vaccaro shares practical lessons from rolling out AI agents to 90,000 employees, including why clear guardrails, strong context, evals, and governance matter before agents touch critical infrastructure. He also explains how leaders can manage token costs, decide when to train their own models, and start building hands-on fluency today. Listen to the full conversation: cs.co/6013BHHUkh

In a world of data, clarity is the ultimate competitive advantage. 📊 For the final installment of our "How I Cisco" series, Toshihiko Ono explains how Hitachi uses @Splunk as the "operational brain" of their enterprise. By turning raw data into a single pane of glass, they are able to make the precise decisions required for stable, sustainable global operations. See the full data story here: cs.co/6016BHHUBp

Cisco Networking Platform, powered by AgenticOps v1.0, has been named a 2026 TMC Labs Innovation Award winner for Unified Communications. The recognition highlights solutions demonstrating technical excellence, usability, and real-world impact. Read the announcement and see the full list of winners: cs.co/6011BHHmfN

Some network problems need more than a quick answer. Deep Reasoning in Cisco AI Assistant helps teams investigate complex issues by examining evidence, testing hypotheses, assessing impact, and recommending next steps—so operators can reach trusted conclusions faster while remaining in control Watch Reclaim Your Time: Top IT Tasks to Automate with AgenticOps to see how Deep Reasoning can accelerate troubleshooting and reduce manual bottlenecks. Watch it here: cs.co/6011BGtGqN

The quantum threat may be on the horizon. The infrastructure decisions can’t be. Post-quantum standards are here, but enterprise migration will take years. Certificate infrastructure must evolve, and every switch, router and firewall purchased today can either move an organization closer to quantum readiness—or extend the transition. Cisco’s Jason Sloderbeck explains why the cryptography at risk is embedded across network protocols—and why the network offers the leverage to protect traffic at scale, even when every endpoint and unmanaged device can’t be upgraded in time. Watch to understand why preparing for the quantum era is a right-now activity: cs.co/6013BGU4oF

Federal IT leaders: the time to modernize is now. With 80% of federal IT spending, nearly $100 billion, going toward maintaining outdated legacy systems, agencies face mounting risk, visibility gaps, and slower mission delivery. We will discuss how AI-driven secure networking can strengthen zero-trust readiness, simplify operations, and improve resilience, with live demos of Cisco IQ, Cloud Control, and ThousandEyes. Join “Securing the Federal Mission with Modern Networks” tomorrow: cs.co/6017BH1y5T

Is your team still stuck in the cycle of manual network management? In this episode of Inside Product, Jeetu Patel and Jeff Schultz discuss why automation is the backbone of Cisco’s current portfolio strategy. They aren't just talking theory—they’re looking at how we can deliver real results for your business by automating the complexities of the AI era. What’s the most time-consuming task you’ve successfully automated in your network this year? Let us know below! 👇 Check out the full episode here: cs.co/6013BHExQx

A more intelligent workplace starts with a secure, reliable network—and the insights to make better use of every space. See how connected workplace technology is helping turn data into better experiences and greater efficiency. See what's new: cs.co/6019BH8Xut

A more intelligent workplace starts with a secure, reliable network—and the insights to make better use of every space. See how connected workplace technology is helping turn data into better experiences and greater efficiency. See what's new: cs.co/6011BH8Xr9

Join us this Wednesday, October 14 on LinkedIn Live to learn how the Cisco + Axis Integration brings Axis devices into the Meraki Dashboard within Cisco Cloud Control. By extending cloud-managed visibility across networking and physical security, organizations can reduce manual management, scale more easily across locations, and respond faster to critical incidents. Save your seat: cs.co/6017BH8VlW

What if your workplace could spot inefficiencies before employees feel them? The intelligent workplace is moving beyond desks, meeting rooms, and basic connectivity. AI agents can use data from collaboration devices, sensors, and connected infrastructure to understand how spaces are being used, anticipate needs, and help teams make better decisions. Cisco’s Michael Dickman explains why the network is becoming a source of real-world insight, not just a way to move data. Read the @FastCompany feature to see how @Cisco is helping @Tripadvisor build a more intelligent workplace: cs.co/6017BG7kKB

AI agents should stay within reach as you move between buildings. Seamless access from a phone or tablet depends on connectivity that extends outdoors, too. View ABI Research on outdoor connectivity: cs.co/6016BG7Mzw #WiFi

The network is foundational to how people, devices and applications connect—and to the secure digital experiences organizations depend on. Join Cisco Networking and Security at Networking Field Day 41. We look forward to sharing perspectives on the networks that help keep organizations connected, secure and ready for what’s next. Watch the livestream on October 9: cs.co/6015BGfE05 #NFD41

Zero-day attacks won’t wait for the next patch window. Cisco Live Protect helps reduce the exposure gap with Cisco-provided, Cisco-validated Vulnerability Shields for supported Cisco products. Teams can monitor activity and, where supported, move to enforcement without a reboot during the protection action—while permanent fixes move through normal patching processes. Live Protect supports—not replaces—your patching strategy. See how Cisco Live Protect helps reduce vulnerability exposure: cs.co/6019BGF9Cc