#561: Why 1 small network FAIL breaks your massive 2026 AI job

Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026.The AI revolution is putting unprecedented strain on global network architectures. In this exclusive deep dive with networking leaders from Cisco and NTT, we break down the critical infrastructure challenges and hardware innovations shaping 2026. Discover how emerging NeoClouds are competing with traditional hyperscalers to deliver dedicated GPU clusters, and why a single non-blocking network failure can bring an entire AI deployment to a grinding halt.We explore the reality of deploying agentic AI across enterprise networks, the vital role of international data sovereignty, and the extreme power demands driving the shift toward liquid-cooled data centers and innovations like the Cisco Silicon One G300 Chip. We also dive into the future of physical AI at the edge, where robotics and autonomous systems demand ultra-lowlatency inferencing.For IT professionals and network engineers, the stakes have never been higher. Learn the proven skills you need to stay relevant in 2026, from mastering zero-trust AI network security and observability with Splunk to managing predictive networking autonomously. Finally, get a sneakpeek into the spooky future of post-quantum cryptography and what it means for the next generation of cybersecurity.// Gary Middleton’s SOCIAL //LinkedIn: / middletongary // Hendrik Blokhuis’ SOCIAL //LinkedIn: / hendrik-blokhuis-886a8910 // David's SOCIAL //Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzbTwitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombalInstagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombalFacebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.coTikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombalYouTube: / @davidbombalSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE...SoundCloud: / davidbombalApple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...// MY STUFF //https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: [email protected] note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.#ntt #agenticai #postquantum