In today’s fast-evolving workplace, one thing is crystal clear: the future of collaboration is intelligent, intuitive and deeply human. At Cisco, our mission has always been to connect with people—no matter where they are, what language they speak, or how they work. Today, I’m delighted to announce a bold leap forward in that mission: Cisco’s intent to acquire EzDubs, Inc., a pioneer in real-time, AI-driven speech-to-speech translation.
Voice: The New Frontier
As AI becomes the backbone of modern work, the way we communicate is being transformed. Voice is emerging as the most natural interface for interaction, particularly for the seamless human to human connection that defines effective collaboration. The challenge is clear: how do we ensure that conversations transcend borders, languages, and cultures—seamlessly, securely, and in real time. That’s where EzDubs comes in.
Who is EzDubs?
Founded in 2022, EzDubs has rapidly distinguished itself as a leader in AI-powered communication. Their breakthrough: a speech-to-speech solution that instantly translates conversations across 31 languages—not just words, but tone, intent and other speech characteristics, before the sentence is even completed. Their platform leverages a proprietary approach to deliver the most natural, authentic translation experience available in the market.
Why This Acquisition, and Why Now?
We’re entering an era where seamless, human-centric collaboration is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. EzDubs’s technology fills a critical gap in the market, answering the call for truly global, accessible, AI-powered communication. This acquisition is Cisco’s “all-in” moment for AI in collaboration: it accelerates our vision, strengthens our Collaboration portfolio, and sets a new standard for what’s possible.
Bringing EzDubs’s world-class team and cutting-edge technology into Cisco Collaboration will accelerate our delivery of next-generation features-like live voice translation which preserves the characteristics of speech, faster and better.
What This Means for Our Customers, Partners, and Developers
For our customers, this is about breaking barriers, enabling every conversation to be more accessible, inclusive, and impactful. Imagine meetings where language is no longer a limitation; where global teams collaborate as if they’re in the same room, understanding not just the words, but the full intent behind them.
For partners and developers, EzDubs’s speech translation technology unlocks the potential for new integration and innovation opportunities across our ecosystem. Together, we can build experiences that redefine how the world works together.
Looking Forward
The EzDubs team will join Cisco Collaboration working side-by-side with our product, engineering, and go-to market teams. Together, we will chart a new course for the industry, one where AI doesn’t just support collaboration, but truly empowers it. We’re at the start of something extraordinary. I want to thank the EzDubs team, our Cisco teams, and our customers for their trust and partnership as we embark on this new chapter.
The future of work is borderless, inclusive, and powered by AI. At Cisco, we’re not just imagining it—we’re building it. And with EzDubs, we’re ready to change the game.
Let’s make the world work better—together.
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