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S13|E9 Simplifying the Future: Unpacking Stack Automation and AI Integration
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of Cisco’s stack automation. As network complexity continues to grow, the need for simplified workflows and streamlined infrastructure management has never been more critical. We explore how Cisco is rising to the challenge by moving beyond individual component offerings to deliver complete, curated AI solutions. Key Highlights from This Episode: The Shift to Simplicity: Discover how Cisco’s stack automation is transforming network management, enabling users to deploy curated solutions without the need for extensive coding expertise. Empowering Personas: Whether you are a "Consumer" looking to implement pre-built solutions or a "Producer" crafting custom blueprints, the platform provides a flexible, consistent framework for all your automation needs. The Power of Collaboration: Learn about the synergy between Cisco and Quality, and how this partnership enhances the stack automation ecosystem, making resource provisioning more efficient than ever. Openness and Extensibility: We discuss how Cisco’s strategy has evolved to embrace openness, including seamless integration with third-party products to expand functionality. A New Approach to AI: Get a preview of the upcoming October release, which shifts the focus toward providing complete AI solutions, simplifying the purchasing experience for our customers. Governance and Workflows: We break down the technical distinction between stateless workflows and stateful management, providing insights on how to maintain effective infrastructure governance. Join our panel of experts as we discuss how these advancements are not just changing the way we scale networks today, but how they are paving the way for the future of AI-driven Learn more about Stack Automation: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/data-center/stack-automation-quali/index.html Create an account and start a trial: https://stackautomation.cisco.com/login Cisco guests Carlos Campos Torres, Senior Director, Product Management. – AI, Compute, and Ecosystem Software, Cisco Pablo Urcid, Product Manager – AI, Compute, & Ecosystem Automation, Cisco David Ben Shabat, VP R&D, Quali Cisco Champion hosts Liam Keegan, VP of Technology, RX3 Communications, Inc. Dan Wade, Practice Lead, Network & Infrastructure Automation Marco Krauss, IT Senior Consultant Network Automation, Computacenter Moderator Danielle Carter, Cisco, CCR Program/ Customer Voices
