Mark Patterson, Cisco's Chief Strategy Officer, cuts through the AI hype to reveal Cisco's strategic vision and $1B investment in building a secure and reliable AI-powered future. Our hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman dive into these topics for Six Five Media On The Road at the Cisco Partner Summit ⤵️ Cisco's strategy and investments in AI amid the ongoing fanfare and the complexities of implementing and scaling AI initiatives. The vision Cisco holds for AI and its alignment with the company's overarching business strategy. Predictions on how AI will transform various industries and business models in the near future. Common obstacles companies encounter when integrating AI into their operations and strategies to navigate these challenges. The significance of Cisco's role within the broader AI ecosystem and the importance of cross-industry collaboration in fostering AI innovation. Insights into Cisco's $1B global investment fund aimed at developing secure, reliable AI solutions and what prompted this initiative.