A leap forward in wireless: AI-native,
self-configuring and built for resilient, secure
connections
News Summary:
- Cisco introduces Wi-Fi 7 access points, with the
intelligence, security and assurance of Cisco's advanced networking
portfolio.
- New AI-native wireless is location-aware, instantly adapts to
any environment and continuously optimizes—with the power of Cisco
Spaces built in to create smart workplaces.
- Unified subscription and hardware give Cisco customers ultimate
flexibility by offering a seamless wireless management experience
across cloud, on-premises and hybrid networks.
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JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)
introduces new intelligent, secure and assured wireless
innovations, with smart Wi-Fi 7 access points and unified
subscription licensing that can enable smart spaces out-of-the-box.
These innovations empower customers to solve for their
connectivity, security and assurance challenges, while also
providing a flexible foundation to future-proof their
workplaces.
Wireless technologies have reshaped the world, from how and
where work gets done, to how people shop and learn. Today, wireless
innovations continue to blur the lines between physical and digital
spaces, enabling organizations to transform their workspaces and
create new digital experiences for an AI-driven era. While Wi-Fi 7
unlocks essential performance upgrades, a retailer reimagining the
shopping experience, a manufacturer optimizing operations with
precision asset tracking, or a hospital enhancing patient care all
need more than just connectivity. They need an intelligent, secure
and assured platform.
"Just about everything we do blends human behavior with sensors,
cameras, or screens—physical experiences in an increasingly digital
world. And Wi-Fi is at the center of it all," said Jeetu Patel, Cisco Chief Product Officer. "With
Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points and Cisco Spaces, we are delivering the
connectivity, assurance, and data that IT, real estate, and
facilities teams need to reimagine employee and customer
experiences everywhere."
SIMPLIFIED LICENSING, FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENTS
The new
Cisco Wireless Wi-Fi 7 access points bring the latest wireless
standard to customers everywhere. Cisco's new smart access points
are manageable on-premises or through the cloud, with the ability
to switch seamlessly between both. This flexibility is enabled
through Cisco's unified networking subscription – a single license
that covers Cisco's entire Wi-Fi 7 solution. This new Cisco
Networking Subscription simplifies how customers do business with
Cisco and allows organizations to confidently invest in wireless
networks that can grow and evolve with their business.
THE CISCO ADVANTAGE
The role of wireless is growing,
as organizations rely on technology to enable their workforce and
create differentiated experiences for their end customers. Cisco's
Wi-Fi 7-powered innovations provide customers a smart, scalable and
experience-driven approach. Cisco's offering is:
- Intelligent: Cisco's new Wi-Fi 7 access points deliver
one of the industry's most intelligent wireless offerings,
featuring AI-native performance optimizations and out-of-the-box
self-configuration. The access points are global use and can
auto-detect location as soon as they are plugged in. With access to
the Cisco Spaces platform now included in the subscription license,
customers get an operating system to turn their workspaces into
smart spaces.
- Secure: Powered by some of the industry's most advanced
threat detection capabilities, Cisco secures every connection with
AI-native device profiling, threat prevention, and advanced
wireless security and data encryption.
- Assured: With Cisco ThousandEyes, customers can
assure every connected experience using AI and automation to
identify and remediate performance bottlenecks across wireless,
owned and unowned networks – unlocking the ability to deliver
exceptional digital experiences to every user, wherever they
are.
ECOSYSTEM EMBRACES CISCO'S PLATFORM APPROACH
Today's
innovations underscore Cisco's journey to deliver on its
Networking Cloud platform approach.
With AI-native intelligence embedded throughout, Cisco demonstrates
its commitment to operational simplicity and security for customers
and partners.
"Fira de Barcelona hosts 270
events every year in Barcelona,
including the flagship wireless connectivity technology event
Mobile World Congress, and also conferences around the world," said
Carlos Sanchez Baena, Telco Manager at Fira de Barcelona. "Executives from around the world
convene to shape the future of wireless technology. So, it's
critical we provide seamless connectivity across 500,000 square
meters of our exhibition space. Only the most reliable,
predictable, and secure wireless experiences will do. As
high-bandwidth technology proliferates, the ability to support
AR/VR and live-streaming is even more critical. That's why we're so
happy Wi-Fi 7 from Cisco is here. They are the only provider we
collaborate with for the most reliable, large scale and secure
connectivity."
"Cisco's new global use Wi-Fi 7 AP's and Unified Licensing
approach are an exciting and welcome change that simplifies their
solution and makes it easier for clients to consume," said
Christine Fierro, Sr. Director, Edge
& Core Solutions. "We are excited to aid our clients in better
understanding these new offerings and how they can streamline
operations and drive efficiency within their network."
"Wi-Fi is a ubiquitous technology that is critical enabler of
everyday and mission-critical communications for organizations
across the world. In recent years, the industry has seen increased
adoption of networking platforms to take advantage of simplified
operations, powered by AI," said Brandon
Butler, IDC Senior Research Manager covering Enterprise
Networks. "Cisco's wireless offering and unified licensing approach
demonstrate the value of a platform approach for customers,
granting them access to more flexibility, continued optimization
and innovation."
Availability
The Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points are
available to order in November 2024
and will ship in December 2024.
Additional Resources:
- Executive Blog: Zero Friction Wireless for Smarter Workplaces,
Lawrence Huang, SVP/GM, Cisco
Networking - Meraki & Wireless
- Product Blog: Assuring Digital Experiences for Wi-Fi 7 and
Beyond, Mike Hicks, Principal
Solutions Analyst, Cisco ThousandEyes
- TechBeat Podcast: Talking Wireless Convergence, Open Roaming,
5G, and the future of Wi-Fi 7 with Matt
MacPherson
- For more information on Cisco Live Melbourne, please
visit The Newsroom
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