The system is designed to lower latency in AI applications by pairing Nvidia’s accelerated computing and software with Cisco’s high-performance Ethernet networking
In sum – what to know:
Cisco expands Secure AI Factory with Nvidia – New infrastructure adds VAST Data integration to speed up retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and support agentic AI at enterprise scale.
Lower latency for AI workloads – AI PODs reduce RAG pipeline response times from minutes to seconds, helping agents access data faster and deliver more relevant, real-time business insights.
Focus on security and governance – The system includes role-based access, audit readiness, and observability through Splunk, aiming to safeguard enterprise data while enabling AI adoption.
U.S. networking company Cisco