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Cisco Extends Zero Trust Security to AI Agent Ecosystem
At RSA 2026, Cisco introduced security innovations for AI agents, extending Zero Trust Access with agent discovery in Identity Intelligence, agentic IAM in Duo, and MCP enforcement in Secure Access SSE. It launched AI Defense: Explorer Edition for self-serve testing and DefenseClaw open source framework to automate security deployment.
Check Point AI Factory Blueprint: Security Control Shifts to NVIDIA DPU and LLM Layer
Check Point unveils AI Factory Security Blueprint, tightly integrating its firewall with NVIDIA BlueField DPU via DOCA. The architecture enforces security at four layers: LLM, AI infrastructure, perimeter, and workload. The new AI Factory Firewall delivers hardware-accelerated threat prevention without consuming CPU/GPU cycles, aiming to embed security into the AI fabric.
AMD and NAVER Cloud Collaborate on Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Korea
AMD and NAVER Cloud announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate sovereign AI infrastructure in Korea. NAVER Cloud will expand deployment of AMD EPYC "Venice" CPUs and gain early access to next-gen Instinct MI455X GPUs, with joint optimization of AI services and software stacks on AMD platforms.
AMD and Samsung Deepen Collaboration, Locking HBM4 Supply and Exploring Foundry Partnership
AMD and Samsung signed an MOU, designating Samsung as the primary HBM4 supplier for the next-gen Instinct MI455X GPU and collaborating on DDR5 memory optimized for 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. The companies will also explore opportunities for Samsung to provide foundry services for future AMD products.
NVIDIA RTX Workstations Directly Connect to Apple Vision Pro for Enterprise XR
NVIDIA's CloudXR SDK 6.0 enables native direct connection between RTX-accelerated workstations and Apple Vision Pro, eliminating traditional streaming servers. Integrated with Omniverse and OpenUSD workflows, it reduces deployment complexity for enterprise XR applications.
NVIDIA and Telecom Operators Build AI Grids to Redistribute AI Inference
NVIDIA is partnering with global telecom operators like AT&T and Comcast to transform existing distributed network sites into 'AI Grids' for edge AI inference. This initiative aims to deploy AI compute closer to users and data, reducing latency and cost per token. It represents a strategic shift for telcos from being data carriers to distributed AI computing platforms.
HPE Report Shows Attackers' AI-Driven Business Models
HPE Threat Labs report reveals cyber adversaries adopting business-like operations with automation and generative AI to scale attacks. Based on 2025 global threat analysis, it underscores the need for AI-integrated defenses and zero trust.
HPE Unveils AI Grid Solution for AI WAN Fabric with NVIDIA
HPE announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to launch the AI Grid Solution, securely scaling edge AI. The solution transforms WAN into an AI WAN fabric, connecting distributed inference sites with AI factories for consistent policy and predictable performance. It enables service providers to evolve from connectivity to AI services.
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Edge and Security
Cisco expands its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to enable AI deployment from data centers to edge sites, adding security capabilities like firewall policy enforcement on DPUs and AI Defense integration, offering flexible architecture options to accelerate production scaling.
NVIDIA Expands NIM Microservices and Digital Twin Platform to Strengthen Full-Stack AI Ecosystem
NVIDIA launched NIM microservices supporting 30+ models across text, vision, speech, and embodied AI, available via AI Enterprise and cloud providers. Simultaneously released Omniverse Cloud digital twin platform with robotics simulation and introduced BioNeMo foundation models for healthcare.
HPE Deepens NVIDIA Partnership with Expanded AI Computing Portfolio
HPE announced a significant expansion of its 'NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE' portfolio, aiming to accelerate enterprise AI deployment, operationalization, and scaling through pre-integrated and validated systems that address scale, security, and governance requirements.
HPE Alletra MP X10000 Becomes First NVIDIA-Certified Object Storage Platform for Enterprise AI
HPE announces its Alletra Storage MP X10000 is the first object-based platform certified by NVIDIA for enterprise AI. This signifies the extension of AI performance certification standards from the compute layer to the data layer, aiming to address data access bottlenecks in large-scale AI training, fine-tuning, and inference.
HPE Positions AI Data Pipeline as the Platform, Outlining Pillars for Production AI
HPE argues enterprise AI is shifting from experimentation to production, reliant on an infrastructure platform comprising the data pipeline, unified storage, and accelerated compute. It highlights three pillars for success: consistent performance, predictable scaling, and long-term cost efficiency, addressing the complexities of AI workloads in production.
NVIDIA Warp: Differentiable Physics Simulation for AI Training on GPU
NVIDIA Warp is a framework for GPU-accelerated, differentiable physics simulation. It enables writing high-performance kernels in Python, with automatic differentiation, and integrates with PyTorch/JAX. The 2D Navier-Stokes example demonstrates end-to-end optimization, reducing the cost of generating training data for physics AI.
Microsoft Integrates Copilot Deep into Windows OS Layer
Microsoft officially integrates Windows Copilot as a system-level feature into Windows 11, providing natural language interaction capabilities through the taskbar entry, supporting system operations and application content processing, while connecting with Bing Chat Enterprise for enterprise data security.
Introducing The Anthropic Institute \ Anthropic
AnnouncementsIntroducing The Anthropic InstituteMar 11, 2026We’re launching The Anthropic Institute, a new effort to confront the most significant challenges that powerful AI will pose to our societie...
Fortinet Integrates AI Agents and SASE in FortiOS 8.0
Fortinet introduces FortiOS 8.0 with fabric-based AI agents, secure AI controls, flexible SASE, and simplified SD-WAN to expand AI-driven security in enterprise networking, shifting control planes towards AI integration.
Cisco and Splunk Demonstrate Integrated XDR-ES SOC Architecture
Cisco demonstrated a deeply integrated SOC solution with Splunk ES at Cisco Live 2026, achieving unified event management and closed-loop automation through XDR platform integration. The pre-configured SOC-in-a-Box architecture significantly improved deployment efficiency and threat detection capabilities.
Cisco Demonstrates Bidirectional XDR-Splunk ES Integration
Cisco showcased a SOC innovation at Cisco Live EMEA 2026 featuring automated bidirectional workflows between XDR and Splunk ES via API integration. The solution includes status synchronization, event transformation, and Webex notifications, reducing platform switching time and improving SOC response efficiency.
Trend Micro Report Highlights AI Supply Chain Risks and Model Attack Surfaces
Trend Micro's 'Fault Lines in the AI Ecosystem' report systematically analyzes security risks in the AI supply chain, including training data poisoning, third-party plugin vulnerabilities, and model theft attacks. It indicates that enterprise AI security boundaries have expanded from traditional IT infrastructure to the model layer and data pipelines.