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This article highlights Cisco's 2026 APJC Customer Achievement Awards, which explicitly recognize finalists for deploying AI-ready infrastructure, sovereign AI systems, and intelligent workplace tools. While the piece celebrates customer success stories, its primary focus remains on the practical implementation of AI within enterprise networks and data centers rather than novel algorithmic research or quantum advancements.
Meet the Finalists: 2026 Cisco Costumer Achievement Awards, APJC

Meet the 27 finalists for the 2026 Cisco Customer Achievement Awards in APJC across nine categories, including new AI Visionary and Sustainability honors.
Kicking off the second year of the Cisco Customer Achievement Awards in Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China (APJC) feels special. Last year, we introduced the Cisco Customer Achievement Awards to the region. This year, our costumers continued to raise the bar with even more truly impressive nominations demonstrating how…
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