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 smashed expectations with its record-breaking quarter, driven by AI infrastructure demand. Networking giants like Arista and Cisco face fierce competition.

Citi analyst Atif Malik raised the firm’s price target on Cisco (CSCO) to $73 from $71 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Nvidia (NVDA) last

This five-year expansion is aimed at bringing flexibility to customers to meet the constantly changing demands that AI brings. Cisco said it will work with Nvidia to create a cross-portfolio unified architecture to make building AI-ready data center networks easier.

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) today announced plans for an expanded partnership with NVIDIA to provide AI technology solutions to enterprises. Enterprises recognize that AI is essential to growth but remain early in their adoption as they navigate the unique technical complexity and security demands of operating AI-ready data centers.

Cisco (CSCO) is planning to expand a partnership with Nvidia (NVDA) to provide AI technology solutions to enterprises.

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

Cisco extended its partnership with Nvidia to boost the build out of AI-ready data centre networks to better serve enterprises.

Cisco expands partnership with Nvidia to accelerate AI adoption in enterprises, developing data center switches with Nvidia Spectrum Ethernet platform.

Cisco and Nvidia announced a landmark deal on Tuesday in which the two companies have agreed to develop joint offerings that will simplify the build-out of AI-ready data center networks.

Cisco and Nvidia said they are partnering to make data center use simpler for customers looking to invest in artificial intelligence. The two companies said Tuesday the partnership will connect their individual networking structures to make it easier for the customers who work with them.