AI partnership likely between Samsung and Cisco

Samsung and Cisco may enter into a partnership in the AI sector. Last week, Cisco Chairman Chuck Robbins discussed potential AI collaboration with the top executives of Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, and Naver Corporation.

Talking about the partnership, Samsung supplied memory and processors to Cisco. Meanwhile, Cisco has historically supplied routers and switches to Samsung Elec. Now, Samsung is likely to manufacture the Silicon One G200 networking chip for Cisco.

Cisco’s head met Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee and remembered long-standing relations. Notably, both companies have close cooperation in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment. Besides, Cisco may also sign strategic partners with AMD and Intel.

“With Samsung, we had in-depth discussions about AI and communication trends,” Robbins said.

In addition, Robbins also met Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun and Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon. The official had discussions on AI security. Hyundai Motor may order Cisco’s new AI-based security solution for protection against security threats.

Cisco is famous for its LAN technology, which played a vital role in connecting distant PCs. The company was founded in 1984 by Stanford University computer scientists. Back in March 2000, it became the most valuable company in the United States.