AI infrastructure restructuring, Cisco and VAST Data form a strategic partnership

As AI infrastructure becomes more widespread, companies are shifting from simply providing tools to building “production-ready” AI infrastructure capable of generating large-scale results. During this process, not only are new technical architectures being developed, but operational models are also being readjusted.

Cisco Systems and Vast Data are exploring partnership opportunities to serve enterprise deployment needs in this new environment. Dan McInnis, Vice President of Cisco’s Computing Business Unit, stated that with the rise of AI, complex and unstable infrastructure models have emerged, posing challenges even for the most sophisticated IT teams.

Past technological innovations, such as cloud computing and container technology, primarily focused on improving IT efficiency, reducing costs, and introducing new consumption models. However, AI is increasingly becoming a means for enterprises to gain a competitive advantage. As a result, companies are restructuring their operations around this technology.

Each company is at a different stage in their AI journey, and discussions are unfolding in various ways across the board. To address this complexity, Cisco and Vast are focused on providing stable AI infrastructure for their clients. As AI is no longer seen as optional but as a necessity, their efforts are gaining increasing attention.