Most organizations are focused on deploying AI. But is their network ready for it? At Cisco Live, I sat down with Anurag Dhingra, SVP & GM, Enterprise Connectivity and Collaboration at Cisco on The Ravit Show, to discuss what it really takes to build an AI-ready enterprise.

A few key themes from our conversation:

* AI is increasing the demands on enterprise networks in ways traditional architectures were never designed for.

* Organizations need networks that can operate, secure, and adapt at machine speed as AI workloads continue to grow.

* Managing infrastructure across data centers, multiple clouds, and edge environments remains a major challenge for enterprise teams.

* Simplifying connectivity is becoming just as important as improving performance.

* The next evolution of networking is not just supporting AI workloads. It's using AI to operate, optimize, and secure the network itself.

One insight that stood out:

There's a big difference between adding AI to an existing network and building a network designed for an AI-first world.

As AI becomes embedded across the enterprise, networking is moving from being a supporting function to a strategic foundation.

Great conversation with Anurag on the future of enterprise connectivity, multicloud networking, and AI-driven operations.

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