AI Networking

AI networking, also known as Artificial Intelligence in Networking, is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies into networking infrastructure and operations to optimize performance, improve security, and enhance the overall efficiency of network management.

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Switches & Routers
Cisco Goes All-In on AI with Data Center, Connectivity and Networking OfferingsCisco Goes All-In on AI with Data Center, Connectivity and Networking Offerings

Cisco unveiled DPU-enabled smart switches and AI connectivity tools during its Cisco LIVE EMEA event.

byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Feb 20, 2025
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AI Networking
5 Takeaways from the Cisco AI Summit5 Takeaways from the Cisco AI Summit
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Feb 6, 2025
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Artificial Sun. A robotic hand of AI carrying a high and clean energy ball that sustains a nuclear fusion reaction and generates hot plasma
Data Center Networking
How AI, Energy Requirements Are Shaping Data Center InvestmentHow AI, Energy Requirements Are Shaping Data Center Investment
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
Jan 23, 2025
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Network Infrastructure
From New Sustainability Initiatives to the Bifurcation of Storage: 5 Data Center Trends to Watch in 20255 Data Center Trends to Watch in 2025: From New Sustainability Initiatives to the Bifurcation of Storage
byWestern Digital
Jan 21, 2025
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Network Infrastructure
A Deep Dive on Nvidia’s Agentic AIA Deep Dive on Nvidia’s Agentic AI
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
Organizations that modernize their networking and security infrastructure fast will be in pole position to seize AI opportunities
Enterprise Connectivity
Your Network is the Key to Surviving AIYour Network is the Key to Surviving AI
byPrakash Mana, CEO, Cloudbrink
Jan 9, 2025
1 Min Read
Efficient traffic steering will address application delivery performance problems to meet user expectations of their AI-enhanced experiences.
Network Management
Heading off Problems with Application Delivery in an Era of AI
Heading off Problems with Application Delivery in an Era of AI
Dec 16, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
Delivering and supporting the right infrastructure for AI, a major challenge in 2024, will remain a top challenge in years to come.
Network Management
Top 5 Infrastructure for AI Articles in 2024
Top 5 Infrastructure for AI Articles in 2024
Dec 11, 2024
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
The 2024 Cisco AI Readiness Index revealed that only 13% of organizations are fully ready to realize AI’s potential.
Network Infrastructure
Cisco Report: Enterprises Ill-prepared to Realize AI’s Potential
Cisco Report: Enterprises Ill-prepared to Realize AI’s Potential
Nov 27, 2024
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byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
Businesses must adapt quickly, innovate relentlessly, and ensure that their AI infrastructure can perform in ways that were once unimaginable.
Network Management
The AI Infrastructure Shift: Redefining Application Delivery
The AI Infrastructure Shift: Redefining Application Delivery
Nov 15, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
AI factories from Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA, and others provide the compute, storage, and networking infrastructure to operationalize AI.
Network Infrastructure
Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA Roll Out New AI Factory Infrastructure
Dell, Deloitte, NVIDIA Roll Out New AI Factory Infrastructure
Nov 13, 2024
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byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
Broadcom launched a robust AI networking architecture, new appliances, and a partner program at its recent Explore event in Barcelona.
Enterprise Connectivity
At VMware Explore Barcelona, VeloCloud Rolls Out Enhancements to Scale AI
At VMware Explore Barcelona, VeloCloud Rolls Out Enhancements to Scale AI
Nov 8, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
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Network Infrastructure
Election 2024: Downballet Races for IT Pros to Watch Tonight
Election 2024: Downballet Races for IT Pros to Watch Tonight
Nov 5, 2024
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byNetwork Computing Editors
Cisco’s updates to its partner program represent a significant evolution aimed at simplifying processes.
Enterprise Connectivity
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
At its Partner Summit, Cisco Outlines Changes to its Partner Program and Rolls Out AI Solutions
Oct 29, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks to an audience of CIOs at Gartner's IT Symposium/XPO.
AI Networking
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Leadership, ‘Tokenization,’ and GenAI Workforce Impact
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Leadership, ‘Tokenization,’ and GenAI Workforce Impact
Oct 23, 2024
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byShane Snider, Senior Writer, InformationWeek
Spending on data center infrastructure for AI is expected to soar 35 percent to over $400 billion by year-end.
Network Infrastructure
Data Center Directions: Servers and Infrastructure for Generative AI Fuel Future Growth
Data Center Directions: Servers and Infrastructure for Generative AI Fuel Future Growth
Oct 23, 2024
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byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
GenAI will have an impact on how we operate networking, security, and application delivery.
Network Management
Domain-specific GenAI is Coming to a Network Near You
Domain-specific GenAI is Coming to a Network Near You
Oct 18, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
Now is the time for network planning to address the issues AI workloads and new traffic patterns will have on existing network infrastructures.
Enterprise Connectivity
Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads
Preparing the Network for the Surge in AI Workloads
Sep 27, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
AI’s impact on the workforce is profound as 91% of IT decision-makers say they have used AI, but 41% are worried their jobs will be replaced by AI.
Network Management
HP Survey: Concerns About AI in the Workplace
HP Survey: Concerns About AI in the Workplace
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Enterprises investing in new infrastructure to support AI will have to choose between InfiniBand and Ethernet
Enterprise Connectivity
The Impact of AI on The Ethernet Switch Market
The Impact of AI on The Ethernet Switch Market
Sep 16, 2024
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byPam Baker, Contributing Writer
Enterprises need advanced interconnect technologies, including PCIe, CXL, or a hybrid switch, to meet the demands of next-generation AI applications.
Data Center Networking
Choosing the Right Interconnect for Tomorrow’s AI Applications
Choosing the Right Interconnect for Tomorrow’s AI Applications
Sep 13, 2024
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byKrishna Mallampati, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, XConn Technologies
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Cloud Networking
This Is Not a Simulation: How Cloud-Based Solutions Help Farmers Improve Every Season
This Is Not a Simulation: How Cloud-Based Solutions Help Farmers Improve Every Season
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Winkler, Dir. of Digital Software/ Solutions, John Deere, Director of Software and Solutions
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Network Infrastructure
Multi-Modal AI in Action and Key Considerations for the Next Wave of Data Intelligence
Multi-Modal AI in Action and Key Considerations for the Next Wave of Data Intelligence
Jun 5, 2024
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byJim Liddle, Chief Innovation Officer, Nasuni
Data center network for AI
Network Infrastructure
Network Support for AI
Network Support for AI
May 14, 2024
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byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data
Networks in AI Data Centers
Network Infrastructure
AI-Powered Networks: Transforming or Disrupting Data Centers?
AI-Powered Networks in Data Centers
May 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAndrew Froehlich, President, West Gate Networks
Making IT Equipment Easier to Use With Gen AI: A Guide
AI Networking
Making IT Equipment Easier to Use With Gen AI: A Guide
Making IT Equipment Easier to Use With Gen AI: A Guide
Feb 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNetwork Computing Editors
Juniper Networks Announces AI-Native Networking Platform
AI Networking
Juniper Networks Announces AI-Native Networking Platform
Juniper Networks Announces AI-Native Networking Platform
Jan 31, 2024
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byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
AI Drives the Ethernet and InfiniBand Switch Market
AI Networking
AI Drives the Ethernet and InfiniBand Switch Market
AI Drives the Ethernet and InfiniBand Switch Market
Jan 27, 2024
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byDavid Curry, Technology Writer
AI Enables New Cyber Threats. Are You Ready?
AI Networking
AI Enables New Cyber Threats. Are You Ready?
AI Enables New Cyber Threats. Are You Ready?
Jan 25, 2024
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byJacqueline Herb, Contributing Writer
APIs: The Key to Generative AI Success and Security
AI Networking
APIs: The Key to Generative AI Success and Security
APIs: The Key to Generative AI Success and Security
Jan 23, 2024
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byLori MacVittie
AI Data Centers Need High-performance Networks: HPE to Acquire Juniper Networks
AI Networking
AI Data Centers Need High-performance Networks: HPE to Acquire Juniper Networks
AI Data Centers Need High-performance Networks: HPE to Acquire Juniper Networks
Jan 10, 2024
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Talkdesk Talks the Infusion of Generative AI With the Contact Center
AI Networking
Talkdesk Talks the Infusion of Generative AI With the Contact Center
Talkdesk Talks the Infusion of Generative AI With the Contact Center
Dec 20, 2023
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Cisco Aims to Address Firewall Complexity with an AI Assist
AI Networking
Cisco Aims to Address Firewall Complexity with an AI Assist
Cisco Aims to Address Firewall Complexity with an AI Assist
Dec 9, 2023
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bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
How the AI Gold Rush Has the Potential to Take the Ceiling off The Network's Potential
AI Networking
How the AI Gold Rush Has the Potential to Take the Ceiling off The Network's Potential
How the AI Gold Rush Has the Potential to Take the Ceiling off The Network's Potential
Dec 6, 2023
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byKailem Anderson, Vice President, Global Products, Blue Planet
Understanding Cisco’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Strategy
AI Networking
Understanding Cisco’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Understanding Cisco’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Nov 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research

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Enterprise Connectivity
A New Administration and a New Direction for Networks
A New Administration and a New Direction for Networks

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Wi-Fi 7 promises to deliver the additional performance and lower latency modern enterprise apps need today.
Wireless Networking
Wi-Fi 7: The State of the Market
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Organizations that modernize their networking and security infrastructure fast will be in pole position to seize AI opportunities
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Your Network is the Key to Surviving AI
Your Network is the Key to Surviving AI

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