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Cisco Rolls Out Unified Branch, AgenticOps Upgrades and Wi‑Fi 7 Hardware for AI‑Ready Networks

Cisco sets near-term availability for unified management features to accelerate automated, secure branch and campus operations.

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Overview

  • The new Unified Branch package consolidates routing with next‑generation firewall, switching and Wi‑Fi under the Meraki dashboard, with an optional Branch as Code toolkit for declarative, version‑controlled deployments guided by Cisco Validated Designs.
  • AgenticOps advances include AI Assistant–driven workflows spanning Cisco platforms and AI Canvas entering alpha to orchestrate cross‑team troubleshooting in a single, intelligent workspace.
  • Meraki and Catalyst Center Global Overview is slated for general availability in Q4 2025, providing a single cloud view with single sign‑on and drill‑down for faster issue triage and resolution.
  • Cloud‑managed fabric orchestration through the Meraki dashboard is planned for GA in Q1 2026 to simplify large campus deployments with automated policy management and adaptive segmentation.
  • New 8200 and 8400 Secure Routers and Wi‑Fi 7 gear—CW9171I and CW9174 series access points plus the CW9800L controller—target AI‑era performance, with the Wi‑Fi devices available in Q4 2025 and security additions including Cisco Access Manager and SD‑WAN integration with Secure Access for a complete SASE offering.