About this episode
Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026.
The AI revolution is putting unprecedented strain on global network architectures. In this exclusive deep dive with networking leaders from Cisco and NTT, we break down the critical infrastructure challenges and hardware innovations shaping 2026. Discover how emerging NeoClouds are competing with traditional hyperscalers to deliver dedicated GPU clusters, and why a single non-blocking network failure can bring an entire AI deployment to a grinding halt.
We explore the reality of deploying agentic AI across enterprise networks, the vital role of international data sovereignty, and the extreme power demands driving the shift toward liquid-cooled data centers and innovations like the Cisco Silicon One G300 Chip. We also dive into the future of physical AI at the edge, where robotics and autonomous systems demand ultra-low
latency inferencing.
For IT professionals and network engineers, the stakes have never been higher. Learn the proven skills you need to stay relevant in 2026, from mastering zero-trust AI network security and observability with Splunk to managing predictive networking autonomously. Finally, get a sneak
peek into the spooky future of post-quantum cryptography and what it means for the next generation of cybersecurity.
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0:00 - Coming Up
0:30 - Introduction
01:48 - NeoClouds and the Importance of Networking
02:52 - Data Sovereignty
04:47 - Challenges faced for Data Centres
07:31 - Electricity and Data Centres
09:18 - Technical Problems and Cisco’s Solutions
12:41 - Lack of Skills in the Industry
13:21 - Is it still Worth Getting into Cyber today?
15:44 - Security of AI and Trusting your AI
18:06 - NTT Data and Cisco Partnership
20:01 - Who is Buying and Deploying this New Tech
21:52 - Could Agentic AI help solve Problems
23:46 - Customer Feedback on Agentic AI
24:57 - Physical AI is the Next Step in AI
25:58 - The Future of AI and Networking
28:05 - Post Quantum Cryptography
28:57 - Advice for Young People today
30:17 - Outro
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