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Our latest quarterly newsletter is packed with exciting updates: ? Discover our most recent investments ? Explore an in-depth look at AI security use cases ? Read thought-provoking contributions from portfolio founders and investors Read now ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02X-yC90 #CiscoInvests

At Cisco, we are always on the lookout for groundbreaking startups with revolutionary solutions. These companies bring forward advanced technology that enhances our products, guaranteeing our customers access to the best tools to maintain a competitive edge and discover new business prospects. We're proud to feature these startups in this month's Startup Snapshot?? ??CoreWeave ??DEScycle ??Corelight ??Halcyon ??Island ??Theta Lake ??Dremio ??HYCU, Inc. ??Airtop ??Aliro ??Nobl9 ??Query ??Securiti ??SGNL ??Tidelift ??Upstream Security ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02Zn2Ct0 #CiscoInvests

We're thrilled to announce our investment in VISO TRUST! ?? ?? "This funding will enable us to accelerate the innovation of our platform, creating a robust ecosystem that integrates security intelligence and aligns with today's complex business workflows."- Paul Valente, CEO and Co-founder, VISO TRUST In our latest blog, Soo Jin Park sits down with CEO Paul Valente to explore how the AI-driven platform is transforming third-party risk management. Check out the interview ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02YS76M0 #CiscoInvests

We're thrilled to announce our investment in Lightning AI! ? Lightning AI simplifies and accelerates AI development by providing a unified platform for training, deploying, and scaling AI. ?? “We have thousands of developers single-handedly training and deploying models at a scale that would have required teams of developers without Lightning.” William Falcon, CEO and Founder, Lightning AI Check out the announcement ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02Z3Yt60 #CiscoInvests

At Cisco, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to power an inclusive future for all. Cisco Investments is accelerating this mission by identifying and supporting external innovations that further Cisco’s corporate sustainability goals and those of our customers. ?? "We’re backing early-stage start-ups that bring breakthrough ideas to life and supporting them to scale their impact to address the challenges our planet faces.?These investments don’t just provide capital—they serve as a signal to the broader market on what we value and where we believe the future is headed.” - Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco In our latest blog by Jon Koplin, learn how we're accelerating this mission by identifying and supporting startups like CorPower Ocean and DEScycle that further Cisco’s corporate sustainability goals and those of our customers.?? ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02XZ0h-0 #CiscoInvests #Sustainability

With numerous AI security startups entering the market, it's essential for organizations to identify what sets these companies apart. Cisco Investments' Prasad Parthasarathi shares four key pillars that can help you differentiate and choose the best AI security solution that offers real value and long-term benefits.?? 1?? Seamless Integration with Existing IT Stack: Look for AI solutions that can integrate effortlessly with your current IT infrastructure, such as network security products, SIEMs, CMDBs, identity systems, and cloud services. A seamless integration ensures minimal disruption and smooth adoption. 2?? In-line vs. Out-of-band Deployment: Consider whether the AI solution operates in-line with your traffic or out-of-band. In-line deployment requires deep IT expertise but offers a more core and stable solution. Understanding this can help you choose a solution that best fits your organization's capabilities and needs. 3?? Access to Proprietary Data: The ability to access and utilize proprietary data beyond standard large language models is crucial. 4?? Ability to Inventory and Interrogate Data: AI security solutions must be able to inventory invisible and shadow data properties as well as perform federated search, allowing you to access and query data at the source itself. ??? Watch the full session: https://hubs.ly/Q02VT_mR0 #CiscoInvests

We're thrilled to announce our investment in Enfabrica! ?? “This Series C fundraise fuels the next stage of growth for Enfabrica as a leading AI networking chip and software provider."- Rochan Sankar, CEO and Co-founder, Enfabrica Learn how Enfabrica is shaping the future of AI infrastructure.?? ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02YMhTn0 #CiscoInvests #AI

We are thrilled to be part of DEScycle's Series A funding round! ?? Learn how DEScycle is pioneering innovative, eco-friendly technology and explore their future plans.?? ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02Yxt_30 #CiscoInvests #Sustainability

We're excited to be part of the journey with CoreWeave! The CoreWeave Cloud platform is purpose-built for highly complex and demanding computing needs. "The support from some of the leading financial institutions and technology innovators demonstrates the strength of and confidence in our AI Cloud platform from the market."- Michael Intrator, CEO and Co-founder, CoreWeave. Read more in the announcement below.?? ?? https://hubs.ly/Q02Y5Hnc0 #CiscoInvests

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing virtually all industries, but it also brings with it a unique set of security challenges. We explored the unique juxtaposition that is AI for security and security for AI in a recent webinar. Explore the key findings in our blog and learn how AI can significantly improve security measures ? https://hubs.ly/Q02X-fck0 Dive deeper into the webinar ? https://lnkd.in/gWmhNy7E #CiscoInvests #AI #InnovationUnleashed