Cisco @ Mobile World Congress 2025: Accelerating Service Provider Growth in the Age of AI

Core Insights - Cisco announced networking innovations aimed at empowering service providers to deliver differentiated services and AI-connected experiences at scale [2][3] - The Agile Services Networking architecture combines high-speed routing, a unified software experience, and converged IP and optics, enabling service providers to monetize AI services [3][4] Networking Innovations - Cisco's Agile Services Networking includes new capabilities for real-time visibility into both on-network and off-network connectivity, enhancing end-to-end assurance [5][7] - Early adopters like Virgin Media O2 and Odido are leveraging these innovations to improve customer satisfaction and net promoter scores (NPS) [6][10] AI and Business Growth - The rapid pace of AI innovation presents significant opportunities for service providers to modernize infrastructure, reduce costs, and grow their businesses [4][9] - Cisco's solutions are designed to help service providers compete effectively in the AI marketplace by delivering secure and competitive AI-connected experiences [7][11] Enhanced User Experience - New features such as the ThousandEyes Connected Devices platform provide service providers with insights into last-mile network performance, allowing proactive issue mitigation [8][10] - The Provider Connectivity Assurance application enhances mobile service provider performance through real-time traffic insights and predictive demand intelligence [8][10] Revenue Growth Strategies - Cisco is introducing capabilities to its Mobility Services Platform to accelerate revenue growth for service providers, including an application and API ecosystem [11]