Cisco has launched a comprehensive digital workforce network designed to support today’s hyper‑mobile, hybrid work environments and power emerging AI initiatives. Developed in collaboration with partners like NTT DATA, the platform equips enterprises with secure, scalable, and cloud‑delivered networking capabilities, anchored by technologies such as eSIM for on‑demand connectivity and AI‑enabled infrastructure management.

The heart of the offering is Cisco’s integration of eSIM technology into its networking range, enabling remote provisioning of secure 5G access across 180 countries through partners like NTT DATA’s Transatel network. This solution simplifies deployment for mobile branches, service pop‑ups, and IoT‑heavy environments by offering plug-and-play connectivity and automated network service activation. Industries including finance, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality are already piloting this tech to spin up secure mobile networks quickly and cost-effectively.

Simultaneously, Cisco is bolstering its platform with AI and network‑centric enhancements that cater to modern workforce demands. Through tools like Catalyst Center and ThousandEyes, integrated into its Catalyst 9000 switch lineup, Cisco enables real‑time monitoring, predictive issue detection, and automated troubleshooting. According to Cisco’s internal Digital Workplace transformation results, these measures have reduced campus real-estate needs by 30% while improving employee engagement by 17%. Industry analysts estimate that over 60% of IT leaders will deploy AI‑driven network automation and security convergence in the next two years, underscoring Cisco’s timely positioning.

Alongside technical upgrades, Cisco has redefined how organizations provision services via enterprise agreements, showing a 100% increase in such subscriptions within India and SAARC markets. It has transitioned toward ‘network-as-a-service’ models that favor consumption-based billing, with 78% of software revenues now derived from subscriptions, underscoring Cisco’s pivot from hardware sales to managed services.

By intertwining secure, cloud-managed connectivity with AI‑based network orchestration, Cisco is equipping businesses to support dynamic hybrid workforces, IoT deployments, and upcoming AI workloads. As legacy WANs and patchwork office networks give way, the company aims to offer a comprehensive, intelligent network fabric that adapts to modern demands, where connectivity becomes a managed, secure, and seamlessly integrated service.