Cisco has expanded its partnership with NVIDIA to offer more AI-focused technology solutions for enterprises. The collaboration aims to simplify the deployment of AI technologies by integrating Cisco’s networking expertise with NVIDIA’s AI advancements, particularly through the NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform. Here’s everything you need to know about:
Key Highlights of the Cisco, NVIDIA Partnership
The main highlight of this partnership is the integration of Cisco’s networking solutions with NVIDIA’s Spectrum-X Ethernet network. It will help enterprises streamline AI deployments by offering a unified architecture across front-end and back-end networks. Businesses can also continue using their existing management tools while optimizing AI infrastructure investments.
Moreover, Cisco will integrate its Silicon One technology with NVIDIA Spectrum-X, making it the only third-party silicon supported in the Spectrum-X Ethernet platform. Apart from that, the company will create AI-ready data center switches based on NVIDIA Spectrum-X.
“Enterprises are under immense pressure to deploy AI quickly and effectively, and many leaders struggle to justify the investment while balancing the risks. Together, Cisco and NVIDIA are partnering to remove barriers for customers and ensure they can optimize their infrastructure investments to unlock the power of AI.”
Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco
“Advancing at lightspeed, AI will revolutionize every industry. NVIDIA Spectrum-X is Ethernet enhanced and supercharged for AI. Together with Cisco’s enterprise platforms and global reach, we can help companies worldwide build state-of-the-art NVIDIA infrastructure as they race to transform with AI.”
Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIA
Future Roadmap and Availability
The latest offerings are expected to be available in mid-2025, including updates for existing and upcoming Cisco products like Nexus and UCS. By deepening their collaboration, Cisco and NVIDIA aim to accelerate AI adoption in enterprises, providing organizations with scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure solutions.
