CISCO Unveils AI Networking chip to take on Nvidia and Broadcom

At its AI Summit, Cisco introduced a new AI-focused networking chip from its Silicon One G300 portfolio, positioning itself directly against industry heavyweights Nvidia and Broadcom. 

The chip is built to handle the massive data movement required in large-scale AI data centers, where networking is increasingly the limiting factor. With this move, Cisco signals a strategic push to become a core player in AI infrastructure, competing at the networking layer that drives modern AI systems.