At Cisco, we are always on the lookout for pioneering startups offering groundbreaking solutions. These customers bring forward state-of-the-art technology that elevates our offerings, providing our customers with superior tools that help them stay ahead in the market and discover fresh business prospects.
Artificial Intelligence
Cohere recently launched North, a secure AI workspace that integrates large language models, search, and automation to enhance workforce productivity and operational efficiency. North outperformed Microsoft Copilot and Google Vertex AI Agent Builder, providing enterprises with a seamless AI solution for daily tasks.
CoreWeave expanded its data center infrastructure to meet the escalating demands of AI workloads, focusing on high-density compute and liquid cooling capabilities. By redesigning data centers to support GPU megaclusters, CoreWeave ensured efficient power management and scalability for AI enterprises.
DataRobot introduced new AI governance solutions to enhance trust, security, and compliance across generative and predictive AI assets. These solutions include bolt-on observability for real-time monitoring, pre-deployment AI red-teaming to identify vulnerabilities, and automated alerts to streamline threat detection and response.
Cloud and Data Center
HYCU was recognized by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, in more than 90 reports achieving leadership status in seven. The G2 Winter Reports featured HYCU as a leader in Disaster Recovery, Database Backup, SaaS Backup, Cloud Migration, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), File Recovery, and Server Backup. HYCU was also recognized for highest adoption and Best Support.
Collaboration
Aisera and IDC collaborated in a webinar where industry leaders, Dave Schubmehl, Research VP at IDC, and Utkarsh Contractor, VP of AI at Aisera, discussed The Evolution of Conversational AI to Agentic AI.
Theta Lake was named a Visionary in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving (DCGA) Solutions. This recognition validates Theta Lake's market innovation and underscores their commitment to helping organizations tackle their most complex compliance challenges in an increasingly regulated world.
Uniphore embraced AI to transform customer interactions and improve business outcomes, focusing on automating workflows, boosting agent productivity, and enhancing the customer experience. They showcased how AI-driven solutions enable faster, more accurate decision-making and drive efficiency across organizations.
Networking
Aliro was featured in VMblog, showcasing its groundbreaking quantum networking technology. The feature highlighted Aliro's contributions to advancing secure, scalable quantum communications through its partnership with VMware and their shared vision for the future of quantum computing integration.
Aviz Networks was recognized as one of the "10 Cloud Startup Companies to Watch in 2025," as highlighted in a recent CRN article. Established in 2019 and led by CEO Vishal Shukla, Aviz is reshaping networking infrastructure with its dedication to open, AI-driven solutions that prioritize choice, control, and cost savings. Specializing in cutting-edge AI-driven networking technologies, Aviz offers solutions like Community SONiC, data-first network visibility, and AI Agents with Network Copilot™.
Lightbits Labs highlighted the growing adoption of block storage in the enterprise, emphasizing its scalability, performance, cost-efficiency, and flexibility. They outlined how block storage supports modern workloads and enables businesses to manage data more effectively in cloud and hybrid environments.
Security
AppOmni detailed how organizations can achieve compliance with CISA, SCUBA, and BOD-25-01, emphasizing the importance of securing SaaS applications and data. They outlined strategies for improving security posture and ensuring compliance with government regulations for enterprise cloud environments.
Binalyze showcased how Binalyze AIR detects malware on potentially infected systems, highlighting its ability to perform rapid forensic analysis and provide detailed insights. They demonstrated how the solution helps organizations quickly identify and respond to security threats in real time.
Binarly announced its participation in the inaugural RE-Verse Conference, where it will present its latest innovations in firmware security. They highlighted their research on enhancing firmware protection and addressing emerging vulnerabilities in modern computing environments.
Panaseer analyzed the upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), highlighting that many financial institutions took a minimalistic approach to compliance. Drawing lessons from GDPR enforcement, Panaseer emphasized the risks of such strategies and advocated for proactive measures to enhance operational resilience and reduce long-term costs.
Securiti underscored the limitations of relying solely on threat detection in data security, advocating for a proactive approach through Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). DSPM enabled organizations to discover and classify sensitive data, identify misconfigurations, enforce access controls, and ensure compliance across hybrid multicloud environments.
StrongDM addressed HIPAA’s impact on multi-factor authentication (MFA), highlighting its importance in securing sensitive healthcare data. The blog outlined how MFA ensures compliance while mitigating risks of unauthorized access.
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