The Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform integrates Cisco and Nvidia silicon to support enterprise AI workloads.

Nvidia Corp., the top provider of chips used in new artificial intelligence computers, is extending a partnership with networking-gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. in a push aimed at making it easier for corporations to deploy AI systems.

Nvidia and Cisco are intensifying their collaboration. The network specialist is now also contributing to Nvidia's Spectrum-X reference architecture.

Nvidia will couple Cisco Silicon One technology with Nvidia SuperNICs as part of its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, and Cisco will build systems that combine Nvidia Spectrum silicon with Cisco OS software.

Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) is planning to expand a partnership with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) to provide AI technology solutions to enterprises. The companies said the Nvidia Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform based on Cisco and Nvidia silicon will form the foundation for many enterprise AI workloads.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated, "Together with Cisco's enterprise platforms and global reach, we can help companies worldwide build state-of-the-art NVIDIA infrastructure as they race to transform with AI.

Cisco Systems Inc. today expanded its partnership with Nvidia Corp. to help enterprises accelerate AI projects by making it easier to deploy a combined solution to modernize their data center in preparation for artificial intelligence.

This partnership standardizes Cisco and NVIDIA technologies in business and cloud contexts to ease AI infrastructure administration.

Cisco Systems on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership with US artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia to deliver advanced AI solutions for enterprises. The partnership will bring together networking portfolios,