AI has moved optical connectivity to the forefront of network design.
Announced at RSAC 2026, the firewall updates aim to deliver clearer visibility and tighter control over AI usage.
New offerings include DefenseClaw, an open-source agent framework designed to automate security and inventory, and AI Defense: Explorer Edition, which provides self-service tools for developers to test model and application resilience.
As the Nvidia GTC conference kicks off, HPE is announcing enhancements to its AI portfolio and supercomputing systems featuring Nvidia's Vera platform.
Additions include the new N9100 switch, Blackwell GPU support, and security enhancements for AI workloads.
Arista’s XPO technology offers 12.8Tbps of bandwidth, large ecosystem of photonics developers.
Cisco adds Open Transport 3000 Series, a multi-rail open line system that integrates optical networking components.
Cisco ties Splunk technology with its Nexus Dashboard for data center and campus network observability.
Cisco is making Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) options for its Silicon One family.
AI cuts both ways in industrial environments, introducing new security risks while at the same time offering capabilities that can enhance threat detection and strengthen network defenses.
