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Source: Cisco. Cisco Networking Cloud aims to simplify networking. Managing networks in today’s era of connecting everyone, everywhere is hard, Cisco has said. The company explained that simplicity has become increasingly important with the advancement of cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), Wi-Fi + 5G, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and security. With so many technologies and applications coming together, it can be difficult for IT staff to deliver a consistent, unified experience whether in the office, at home, or on the go. Cisco noted that there are struggles with fragmentation, lack of visibility, security threats, and time-consuming integration that get in the way of delivering better experiences. It understands that the journey to simplification is defined by each operator’s business objectives, functional needs, and preferred consumption model. A simplified IT experience influences customer satisfaction, employee retention, and competitive differentiation. T...

Cisco is investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) innovations that will empower security teams by simplifying operations and increasing efficacy. The company has pointed out that cloud adoption is accelerating. Remote and hybrid users are now the majority. Most organisations rely on a complex web of point products that weren’t designed to support today’s highly distributed environment. Users are further forced to navigate inconsistent access experiences and reauthenticate throughout the day—disrupting productivity.  Cisco Secure Access, Cisco’s new security service edge (SSE) solution, enables decisions about how users connect to applications to be handled behind the scenes, so users get to what they want more quickly. The result is users who are more secure with less hassle. “With Cisco Secure Access, we are removing the burden from the user and providing a superior experience with frictionless access to all applications—not just some—to enable secure, ...