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3 Million Active Networks, 8.5 Million Devices, 1 Simple to Use Platform Over the past year, as the world has faced uncertainty and hurdles, we have also seen incredible resilience, from organizations and individuals alike, as they have navigated through ongoing, unpredictable change. We have learned that we can be agile and adaptable in our working – and personal – lives. Now, as we look toward the future and what comes next, embracing transformation and…

Things changed virtually overnight back in early 2020.   The pandemic began to spread throughout the world, and global organizations were immediately confronted with a monumental shift to remote working. Today, we stand at the precipice of another unprecedented task—managing risk as we navigate our way through the post-pandemic return to the workplace.   At Cisco, we’ve identified three significant challenges our customers face.  First, many employees—roughly 84%—want or need to return to the office as soon as possible. Some want better access to office technology. Others just need to escape the distractions of working…

Recently, I had my team participate in a virtual pie-making activity. For some, this was business as usual. They were very comfortable in the kitchen, knowing what the experience would be like. Without missing a beat, they whipped out the supplies, utensils, and ingredients they needed from their shelves the night before and were ready early the next morning to get their ovens baking. For others on my team, however, baking was way out of…

This blog post comes from Emily Kennedy, a U.S.-based entrepreneur. She co-founded Marinus Analytics, an AI-based startup that identifies victims of sex trafficking based on online movements. Marinus Analytics has gone on to win the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and was a semifinalist of IBM Watson AI XPRIZE. Emily has also been named Forbes’ 30 under 30. Hear how Emily’s using AI for good at the upcoming Women Rock-IT broadcast on April 22. When…

A popular misquote attributed to Mark Twain states, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” Although he never said exactly that, Twain was widely rumored to have died in 1897 when, in fact, he was very much alive. In the technology realm, we’re experiencing the same thing when it comes to networks. There are some cloud vendors that are proclaiming the traditional network to be all but dead. In effect, they’re saying, “don’t…

Networks of the not-to-distant future could feature many more open-source software components, advanced programmability, and be delivered as-a-service, according to experts speaking at the Future:Net 2021 symposium. Attendees of the virtual event heard predictions from vendors such as Cisco, Google, and Microsoft as well as academics and analyst firms such as Gartner and 451 Research.  A key theme from many of the speakers was that networks and networking technology of the future will feature way…

Reimagine the Future of Work series announcing the availability of solutions that are purpose-built to help companies transform how they work while keeping employees safe, connected and productive. Collaboration Tools That Empower Work From Anywhere, on any Device, Anytime The future work experience is likely to vary more than at any other time in history. I know people personally who are missing their daily commute and anxious to get back into the office, as well…

Reimagine the Future of Work series announcing the availability of solutions that are purpose-built to help companies transform how they work while keeping employees safe, connected and productive. Webex App April Update As we spring into April, we’re excited to share features that help employees collaborate seamlessly and transform their experiences wherever you work. In this month’s release we’re making it easier to move calls to full-featured meetings and this is especially useful when you…

The Right Talent at the Right Time with New Cisco CX Business Critical Services Offerings If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that businesses need to be prepared for the unexpected. Priorities shifted overnight, forcing businesses to adopt new ways of work, build new products and services to meet new demand, establish a fully-remote work ecosystem – all at the drop of a hat. This type of agility and flexibility is now a must-have. Beyond…

Companies have been trying to figure out how to simplify and automate their data center and cloud operations for decades. And until recently, doing more with less (cost, complexity, and human intervention) has remained an elusive goal. The proliferation of cloud, DevOps, and colocation models created a divergent effect that both fueled and complicated these ambitions. On one hand, they showed how quickly IT resources can be deployed in support of continually evolving business needs….