Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this sponsored episode by Cisco we explore how agentic AI is transforming network operations and what it means for your career. Robert Barton, an AI Distinguished Engineer at Cisco Systems, joins Ethan and Holly to help us snap the artificial intelligence puzzle piece into your networking picture. Together they break down the AI trifecta: domain knowledge, system fluency, and model understanding.

Links:
Cisco - cisco.com
Cisco Cloud Control - cisco.com/site/us/en/products/security/security-cloud-control/index.html?dtid=osscdc000283&linkclickid=srch
AI Canvas - cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/artificial-intelligence/agentic-ops/ai-canvas/index.html?dtid=osscdc000283&linkclickid=srch
Robert Barton on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/robbarto

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