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Cisco unveils research prototype of new switch in quantum networking push

Cisco announced a working research prototype of a "Universal Quantum Switch" for quantum networking. Cisco stock has gained 16% in 2026.

Will Cisco’s Universal Quantum Switch Redefine CSCO’s AI Networking and Security Narrative?

In April 2026, Cisco Systems announced its Universal Quantum Switch, a room‑temperature device designed to route and translate quantum information across multiple encoding modalities over standard telecom fiber with minimal loss of fidelity.
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Cisco unveils Universal Quantum Switch, paving the way for scalable quantum networks

A working research prototype designed to connect quantum systems from different vendors, in all major encoding modalities, at room temperature, over standard telecom fiber
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Cisco data center switches feature baked-in security for AI, networking duties

The new N9300 Smart Switch series combines Cisco Silicon One chips and AMD Pensando DPUs and fuses security directly into the network fabric by integrating Cisco Hypershield services. Cisco has unwrapped a new family of data center switches it says will ...

Cisco Introduces Universal Quantum Switch, Advancing the Path to a Quantum Network

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch, a critical milestone in quantum networking that addresses one of the most fundamental barriers to building a quantum network. As a working research prototype,
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Cisco Shares Jump 18% as Cloud Providers Increase Networking Orders

Cisco Systems reported revenue grew 12% to $15.8 billion in its April quarter compared to last year—up 2% from last quarter—and forecast 14% growth for its current quarter. On an earnings call, Cisco executives said the acceleration stems from major cloud providers ordering more networking switches and routers to meet increasing demand for AI services from their customers.