Acquisitions
Cisco completes Armorblox acquisition
Employing modern AI/ML techniques prepares customers to rapidly detect and respond to sophisticated attacks.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – July 14, 2023 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)
Today, Cisco has completed the acquisition of Armorblox, a privately held AI/ML-based security software company headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif, that will contribute to the expansion of Cisco’s AI/ML capabilities and talent and accelerate delivery of the Cisco Security Cloud.
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Q: Why did Cisco choose Armorblox?
A: Armorblox will contribute to the expansion of Cisco’s AI/ML capabilities and talent and accelerate delivery of the Cisco Security Cloud throughout the Security portfolio.Q: Why is now the right time to acquire Armorblox?
A: Armorblox takes a modern, security-focused approach to AI/ML training techniques. Leveraging language models and AI/ML, Armorblox has refined its language models to address advanced data security use cases. With Next-Gen AI technologies like document understanding, machine comprehension and advanced machine learning becoming more important, the addition of the Armorblox capabilities and team will help advance the Cisco Security Cloud to better provide enhanced attack prediction, rapid threat detection, adaptive policy enforcement and a better overall experience for both users and IT.Q: What product gaps is Cisco trying to address with this acquisition?
A: The addition of Armorblox will advance the Cisco Security Cloud in providing enhanced attack prediction, rapid threat detection, adaptive policy enforcement and a better overall experience for both users and IT.
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Armorblox customers should continue to use the existing process for support on installed Armorblox products. Cisco will notify you in advance of any change to the support process.
Cisco customers should continue to use the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for technical support on Cisco products. For more information about opening a technical support case and for regional TAC telephone numbers, refer to Cisco Worldwide Support Contacts.
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Armorblox Customers and Partners:
If you are an existing customer or partner of Armorblox and have questions about your product or service, please continue to contact your existing Armorblox representative.Cisco Customers and Partners:
If you are an existing customer or partner of Cisco and have questions about your product or services, please continue to contact your existing Cisco representative.
Better Together
Cisco + Armorblox accelerate the Cisco Security Cloud in its path to delivering adaptive solutions that improve security outcomes through the use of AI.