As AI technology continues to drive industry innovation, Cisco held its 7 Ecosystem Innovation Summit in Taiwan today (July 10). The summit not only provided in-depth insights into future network architecture trends and cybersecurity protection needs, but also showcased a number of innovative AI-centric applications alongside ecosystem partners, comprehensively laying out the intelligent infrastructure required for enterprise digital transformation.
Cisco emphasizes that with the accelerated implementation of generative AI, intelligent agents, and data-driven applications, enterprise networks require not only greater resilience but also intelligent and automated defense mechanisms.
According to the "2025 Global Network Trends Survey," as many as 79% of Taiwanese companies experienced significant disruptions in the past year due to cyberattacks, configuration errors, or traffic congestion, highlighting the challenges and urgency facing Taiwanese companies in digital transformation. The survey also noted that 98% of Taiwanese companies believe that modern networks are the cornerstone for deploying AI, the Internet of Things, and the cloud.
To this end, Cisco has proposed a new generation of solutions for the multi-faceted needs of data centers, smart workplaces, and security protection in the AI era. These solutions include a network architecture with automated management and AI detection capabilities, the new Room Vision PTZ smart camera, and a conversational management interface centered on Cisco AI Canvas that integrates deep network models, allowing enterprise IT teams to respond to complex operational needs more quickly and efficiently.
In terms of security, Cisco's newly launched 6100 and 200 Series firewalls, combined with Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Universal ZTNA Zero Trust Access architectures, are designed to combat AI-driven advanced threats. Integration with Security Cloud and platforms like Splunk Observability and ThousandEyes Assurance helps businesses gain comprehensive visibility into network health and strengthen digital resilience.
Cisco is also actively expanding its local ecosystem, working with partners such as Lingqun Computer, Zero One Technology, and VAST Data to create practical applications.
Among them, Lingqun uses SysTalker to create an AI assistant that can be deployed on-site, which is used in scenarios such as government, medical care, and customer service; Lingyi integrates Cisco UCS and Nexus architecture to build a flexible AI data center to enhance anomaly detection and intelligent analysis; VAST Data combines with Cisco to jointly launch the high-performance server EBox, which optimizes the processing of large-scale AI data operations.
Cisco Taiwan General Manager Lin Yue-Tian stated that while AI applications bring innovative business opportunities, they also amplify the risks of cyberattacks and misconfigurations. Only through a modern, intelligent network infrastructure can businesses steadily advance digital transformation, balancing revenue growth with operational security, and further strengthening the global competitiveness of Taiwan's industries.
Cisco will continue to deepen the integrated innovation of AI, networking, and security, and work with more ecosystem partners to promote a smart ecosystem and create a new digital landscape for the industry.
