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Cisco Shifts to Quantum Networking with New Software Focus

10/29/2025

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Cisco Systems aims to lead in quantum networking by applying its classical internet infrastructure success.
The company plans to develop a quantum software compiler and establish quantum data centers.
Cisco will collaborate with multiple qubit technologies and ensure classical compatibility.
It opened a Quantum Lab in Santa Monica and invested in Qunnect and Aliro.
This shift moves Cisco away from hardware toward stronger software and services revenue.

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Story summary

Cisco Systems aims to lead in quantum networking by applying its classical internet infrastructure success.
The company plans to develop a quantum software compiler and establish quantum data centers.
Cisco will collaborate with multiple qubit technologies and ensure classical compatibility.
It opened a Quantum Lab in Santa Monica and invested in Qunnect and Aliro.
This shift moves Cisco away from hardware toward stronger software and services revenue.