Cisco introduced the Cisco Unified Edge platform, a converged hardware system that combines computing, networking, and storage to run AI workloads at the edge. The device is designed for retail, manufacturing, and healthcare environments, bringing compute closer to data sources.
The launch follows Cisco’s strategy to expand its edge computing portfolio and address the growing demand for real‑time inference and agentic AI workloads. The platform supports both traditional and AI workloads, features modularity, and includes embedded security such as confidential computing and zero‑trust access.
Cisco’s Q4 FY2025 earnings report showed revenue of $14.7 billion, up 8% year‑over‑year, and non‑GAAP EPS of $0.99. The company received over $800 million in AI infrastructure orders in Q4, contributing to more than $2 billion in AI orders for FY2025, underscoring the financial momentum behind the new device.
The Unified Edge platform is expected to be generally available by the end of 2025. Cisco also announced new secure routers and Wi‑Fi 7 access points to support high‑bandwidth AI workloads, positioning the company to capture a share of the expanding edge AI market.
The launch complements Cisco’s partnership with NVIDIA and Intel, whose chips are featured in the device, and aligns with the company’s broader goal of delivering secure, high‑performance networking and compute solutions for emerging AI workloads.
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