Coming from its recent acquisition of Splunk, Cisco has solidified its position as a formidable global software company. Together, Cisco and Splunk will be able to advance further a more secure AI revolution for its customers.

Moreover, in an online media roundtable, Cisco, supercharged by Splunk, has conveyed a unified message of bringing growth and innovation to the Asia Pacific region.

Present in the press briefing were Dave West, President, Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, Cisco and Simon Davies, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific at Splunk. Specifically, both West and Davies said the two companies will continue to provide industry-leading solutions in the region. At the same time, a better system of delivering unapparelled visibility and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Integration Roadmap and Focus

During the press briefing, West said Cisco and Splunk will together focus on enhancing security through the integration of Cisco’s Talos threat intelligence into Splunk’s platform. Furthermore, the acquisition will also bring together AI assistants to streamline the two companies’ security operations. Thus, delivering simplicity to customers as quickly as possible. 

On the other hand, Davies underscored how the merger will empower the two companies to offer more robust solutions. Particularly, the integration of Splunk’s AI, security, and visibility tools with Cisco’s security and network expertise aims to build resilient enterprises.

In addition, both Cisco and Splunk have guaranteed they will collectively engage with their respective partners worldwide. Specifically, the two will strive to streamline the partner ecosystems to further enhance collaboration and drive partner success.

Full Power of Network Data Together

Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk will provide unparalleled visibility and insights across an organization’s entire digital footprint. For that reason, enhancing further their customers’ ability to protect their organizations. Furthermore, the deal will also deliver improved business performance and accelerate innovation velocity.

Most importantly, both West and Davies emphasized in the media roundtable the synergies of Cisco and Splunk will redefine cybersecurity and AI in the Asian region. Specifically, Cisco and Slunk will be better together as both will offer:

Better Security: A comprehensive solution for threat management across cloud, network, and endpoints.

Better Observability: Full-stack observability for superior digital experiences in multi-cloud hybrid environments.

Better Networking: Moreover, providing a secure networking solutions on an intelligent, resilient, and optimized infrastructure.

Better AI: Enhanced capabilities to harness AI across organizations and applications securely.

Better Economics: Furthermore, the fusion will provide a platform approach that consolidates vendors, driving operational simplicity and economic benefits.

18 July 2024