This podcast discusses the ever-increasing bandwidth, buffer, scale, and security demands caused by industry trends such as hybrid work, next-generation Wi-Fi technology, the increase in Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the network, and greater reliance on cloud services. We will highlight how the newest offering in the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series—the high-density 25G/50G C9500X-60L4D Switch with 400G uplinks—helps network operators meet present and future demands. Additional Resources: Cisco Catalyst 9500 Landing Page https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/index.html Cisco Catalyst 9500 Datasheet https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html Benefits of Upgrading Guide (BOUG) https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-upgrading-cat-9500-fc-cte-en.pdf Cisco Catalyst 9000 At-a-Glance https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9000/nb-06-cat-9k-aag-cte-en.html Cisco 9500X-60L4D Deep Dive – Tech Field Day Launch Session https://techfieldday.com/video/cisco-catalyst-9500x-60l4d-high-speed-ethernet-deep-dive/