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Cisco Warns of Rising Shadow AI Risks in Saudi Enterprises
Cisco reports unapproved generative tools increase breach expenses by $670,000, urging Saudi firms to implement clear data access controls and monitoring.
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Cisco Report Details Evolving Cybersecurity Skills as AI Agents Transform Security Roles
Cisco’s AI Workforce Consortium report finds security roles shifting toward strategic oversight as AI agents handle execution tasks.
Cisco Expands Splunk AI Capabilities and Extends NVIDIA and AWS Partnerships
Cisco has updated Splunk AI with on-premises deployment options through an expanded NVIDIA partnership, alongside new token tracking and security tools.
Cisco Outlines Three Core Principles for Operationalizing AI at Scale
Cisco has identified three essential principles to help organizations transition from isolated AI pilots to secure, scalable enterprise operations.
Cisco Outlines Need for New AI Cyber Defense Playbook as Threat Windows Shrink
Cisco urges organizations to adopt continuous security models as artificial intelligence reduces the time attackers need to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Cisco Launches Antares AI Models for Local Code Security
Cisco has released Antares, a family of compact, open-weight AI models designed to detect software vulnerabilities locally on-premises.
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Cisco Highlights Digital Infrastructure Readiness as Key to Saudi AI Success
Cisco has emphasized that digital infrastructure readiness is the fundamental element for artificial intelligence success in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of advanced network investments.
Cisco Outlines Five Strategies to Secure the Agentic Enterprise
Cisco has identified five critical strategies to close the security trust gap and protect organizations deploying autonomous AI agents.
AI Network Traffic in UAE Projected to Triple Within Three Years
A new Cisco study reveals that AI network traffic in the UAE will triple by 2029, pushing 81% of enterprise networks to their capacity limits.
Cisco Study Reveals 86% of Saudi Organizations Face Network Capacity Limits Within Two Years Due to AI
A Cisco study shows that 86% of Saudi organizations expect to hit network capacity limits within 24 months due to rapid AI adoption.
Cisco AI Study Reveals Growing CEO Optimism and Investment Fears
A new Cisco survey of 2,500 CEOs shows rising optimism alongside growing fears of underinvesting in artificial intelligence.
Cisco Expands AgenticOps Capabilities to Automate IT Operations
Cisco has announced new AgenticOps capabilities across networking, security, and observability to automate and simplify IT operations.
Cisco Launches Unified Agentic Platform to Manage and Defend IT Infrastructure
Cisco has launched Cisco Cloud Control, a unified platform designed for humans and AI agents to manage and defend critical IT infrastructure.
Splunk Research Shows Downtime Costs Global 2000 $600 Billion Annually
Splunk research reveals Global 2000 downtime costs hit $600B annually, up 50% in two years. The report shows $15,000 per minute and hidden costs like customer churn and regulatory fines.
Cisco Powers Qiddiya’s New Smart Office Headquarters in Riyadh
Cisco technology powers Qiddiya Investment Company’s new smart office in Riyadh, featuring advanced networking, collaboration tools, and IoT sensors designed to create an efficient, human-centric workspace.
Cisco Launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure Portfolio Across EMEA Region
Cisco launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio across EMEA, enabling organizations in Saudi Arabia and the region to maintain control over data and critical digital infrastructure while adopting AI technologies.
Cisco Wireless Report: Saudi Organizations Face AI Complexity Despite Strong Network Returns
Cisco’s inaugural State of Wireless Report finds that 83% of Saudi organizations report better customer engagement from wireless investment, while 84% faced a security incident in the past year.
Cisco Saudi Arabia Appoints Bader Almadi as Vice President to Lead Strategy and Operations
Cisco has named Bader Almadi as Vice President for Saudi Arabia, tasking him with leading strategy and commercial operations in the Kingdom. Almadi brings over 20 years of technology leadership experience, including senior roles at Google Cloud, Dell Technologies, and Oracle.
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Bring Scalable AI from Data Centers to the Edge
Cisco expanded its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA on March 31, 2026, offering enterprises a framework to deploy AI from data centers to edge locations. The architecture compresses deployment timelines from months to weeks while embedding security at every layer.
Shane Heraty Appointed as Cisco Vice President and General Manager for Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS
Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as Vice President and General Manager for the MEA–TRC region, effective May 1, 2026. Heraty brings over 30 years of technology experience, including more than 20 years at Cisco.