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Cisco Eyes $2 Billion Purchase of Cybersecurity Firm Axonius
Acquisitions // January 04, 2026

Cisco is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Axonius for $2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

AWS and Oracle Lead Government AI Push
artificial intelligence // December 29, 2025

As federal agencies look to implement agentic artificial intelligence to speed up workflows in 2026, AI infrastructure providers say data organization is a critical first step to making agentic solutions effective. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Big Tech’s AI Moves in 6G, Defense and Edge Computing
artificial intelligence // November 06, 2025

Beyond headline-grabbing model launches, this week’s updates show AI moving into infrastructure and operations from IBM’s defense-ready models to Cisco’s edge platform and Nvidia’s work on AI-driven 6G connectivity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Agentic AI Turns From PowerPoint Promise to Production Reality
artificial intelligence // October 06, 2025

If the outpouring of thought leadership is any indication of the urgency with which companies are advancing agentic AI, we’re about to see a Q4 that will require popcorn. But thought leadership won’t pay the bills on their own. Use cases will. And this past...

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OpenAI and Cisco Back Standards to Scale Agentic AI

February 16, 2026
Right alongside the immense promise of agentic AI is the issue of trust. CFOs, according to PYMNTS Intelligence, are gaining it. So are consumers. As the issue of trust continues to present itself, the more useful argument is how to overcome those issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Agentic AI Turns From PowerPoint Promise to Production Reality

October 06, 2025
If the outpouring of thought leadership is any indication of the urgency with which companies are advancing agentic AI, we’re about to see a Q4 that will require popcorn. But...

Cybersecurity Concerns Test Paris Olympics Preparations

June 19, 2024
The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics are set for just over a month from now, and the event is starting to look a lot like the banking and payments...

Cisco’s AI Chief Says Technology Will Enhance Workplace Productivity

April 15, 2024
From enhancing productivity and efficiency to revolutionizing customer experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the future of work and commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cisco Eyes $2 Billion Purchase of Cybersecurity Firm Axonius

January 04, 2026
Cisco is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Axonius for $2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

AWS and Oracle Lead Government AI Push

December 29, 2025
As federal agencies look to implement agentic artificial intelligence to speed up workflows in 2026, AI infrastructure providers say data organization is a critical first step to making agentic solutions...

Cisco ‘Strongly Recommends’ Software Update to Address High-Risk Vulnerability

September 25, 2025
Cisco released software updates Wednesday (Sept. 24) that address a vulnerability that could leave affected devices open to denial of service (DoS) and remote code execution attacks. Get the Full...

Tech Layoffs Reach 132,000 8 Months Into 2024

August 18, 2024
This year is shaping up to be a painful one for people working in tech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...