Cisco now expects annual revenue to be between $55.3 billion and $56.3 billion, compared with its earlier forecast of between $55.0 billion to $56.2 billion. Analysts were expecting $55.89 billion. It raised its annual adjusted profit forecast range to $3.60 to $3.66, from $3.52 to $3.58.

Cisco Systems raised annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, a sign of improving demand as the computer networking equipment maker shifts focus to cybersecurity, cloud systems and AI-driven products.Companies have ramped up investments in AI technologies which require heavy computing power,

Cisco Systems Inc., the biggest maker of computer networking equipment, delivered better-than-expected quarterly results and an upbeat outlook for the current period, but a conservative annual forecast brought a muted reaction from investors.