Behind every make-or-break moment, lies Cisco innovation

Cisco networking innovations at the LA28 Games

Agents for NetOps

Agents collaborating with humans in a shared workspace

AI-driven visibility

Unified network visibility across every venue

Wi-Fi access points

Ultra-fast, next-gen wireless for mission-critical spaces

Silicon One architecture

Unmatched routing and switching capabilities

Explore decisive moments and the networking technologies behind them

The technology behind it

Cisco agents for NetOps

Behind the scenes, a Cisco agent predicts the network congestion and provides real-time troubleshooting with human approval. The broadcast engineer sees no interruption and the final minute airs flawlessly. In these gold medal moments, Cisco will ensure seamless connectivity with a shared workspace where agents and humans accelerate outcomes.

The moment

Staying connected in the game’s final minute

Gold medal basketball game. One minute to go. A player steps to the free-throw line, as a global audience holds its breath. At the same instant, possible network congestion threatens the broadcast.

The moment

Journalists on a deadline

The day’s final round of golf is complete. Journalists in the media room are working against the clock to file stories and upload images. But their tools feel a step slow. Deadlines are at risk.

The technology behind it

AI-driven network visibility

Cisco’s network visibility platform identifies an issue outside the local network. Traffic is immediately rerouted. Stories get filed. Deadlines are met. By delivering a unified, AI-driven approach to network visibility, Cisco will help prevent minor issues from escalating into major operational disruptions. Real-time insights and connected data will enable teams to quickly identify issues, reduce downtime, and strengthen digital resilience. How will Cisco keep your business running?

The technology behind it

Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points

With Cisco ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7, their video loads instantly—no buffering. The officials make the call with confidence: The striker was offside. AI-powered Cisco Wi-Fi 7 access points are built for high-density, mission-critical environments when data and decisions must come together in seconds. This same wireless performance will transform your business operations. 

The moment

Instant replay of the game-winning goal

Soccer match, knockout stage. The score is tied when a through ball splits the defense. The striker scores—and the stadium erupts. But was he offside? Officials review. This moment rides on the replay system: Will the high-bandwidth video perform?

The moment

Simultaneous high-stakes events

Several events are happening at once: surfing finals, track heats, volleyball. Live media uploads and venue operations escalate. In the operations center, engineers watch traffic across the network surge in real time.

The technology behind it

Cisco Silicon One

With Cisco Silicon One to power routing and switching, the network delivers massive throughput and performance. No bottlenecks, no slowdowns, no stress. As the industry’s only scalable and programmable unified architecture, Cisco Silicon One delivers simpler operations, faster troubleshooting, and a network that performs reliably under pressure.

Building on our IT innovations from Paris in 2024

One Cisco approach

Cisco’s partnership with Paris 2024 saw our full portfolio of industry-leading solutions put to the test. We deployed the first-ever cloud-based networking model in Games history, and we consolidated the entire technological framework and infrastructure of the Games under the One Cisco platform.

Broadcast breakthroughs

Cisco, in partnership with other global partners, enabled viewers around the world to experience the thrill of Olympic sailing like never before. We deployed live broadcasts from aboard boats and cameras on athletes' bodies, thanks to Cisco Private 5G and Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul.

In addition, we continued our long-standing partnership with NBCUniversal, which tapped Cisco’s flexible and scalable IP Fabric for Media to simplify and future-proof its broadcast operations.

Esports acceleration

Cisco helped develop and deploy a 3,000-seat sports arena purpose-built for hosting marquee esports competitions. Equipped with end-to-end Cisco technology, this arena showcased Cisco’s expertise and ability to innovate within the sports and entertainment industry.

It’s a testament to the strength of Cisco partnerships. Together, we led a proactive approach to one of the fastest growing industries in the world that is sure to become part of future Games.

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