In this episode of NatChat, Ian Anderson, Field CTO at Natilik, sits down with Joachim Mason, Director at Cisco UK & Ireland, to reflect on Cisco’s transformative year and explore what’s on the horizon for 2026.

Fresh from Cisco Partner Summit in San Diego, Ian and Joachim dive into: 

• 2025 Highlights: How Cisco accelerated innovation and delivered a more integrated portfolio.
• AI Everywhere: From AI Canvas to pervasive AI assistants, discover how Cisco is embedding intelligence across its solutions.
• Infrastructure for the Future: Why networks and security are critical for scaling AI and digital workers.
• Skills & Purpose: Cisco’s UK & Ireland Manifesto and the impact of NetAcad in shaping the next generation of tech talent. 
• Looking Ahead: The rise of agentic AI and what it means for businesses in 2026.

Whether you’re a tech leader or just curious about the future of collaboration and customer experience, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.