Cisco has officially acquired Splunk an American software company, marking a significant move to enhance its offerings in security, observability, and networking. This merger aims to provide comprehensive visibility and insights across organizations’ digital footprints, leveraging the strengths of both companies in security, AI, networking, and data analytics. The collaboration is set to power the AI revolution, deliver critical security outcomes, and offer a full-stack observability solution, ensuring seamless digital experiences across multi-cloud hybrid environments.

Additionally, the integration of Cisco’s Talos threat intelligence into Splunk and the unification of AI assistants for security are among the first steps of this partnership. The combined capabilities are expected to offer better economics and value through tool consolidation and a unified approach to networking, security, and observability. The focus will also be on building best-in-class integrations, maintaining an open and extensible product portfolio, and supporting customers’ multi-vendor environments. The acquisition brings together the talents and cultures of both companies, aiming to tackle the most challenging problems faced by organizations globally.