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This blog is part two of a two-part series about the DevNet Specialization, and the journey Cisco partners take to obtain new technical skills and how they are used.  Check out this Cisco Champions Radio podcast to learn more about the DevNet Specialization.  Gain skills in software programmability and automation to your business DevNet Specialization is a program we launched in May 2020 during Cisco Live US. This program recognizes Cisco partners that have demonstrated technical capabilities and…

The 2020 CRN Product of the Year awards are out, and I’m extremely proud to share that Cisco HyperFlex was chosen as the Overall Winner in the Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) category.  This marks the second consecutive year that our solution partners have voted to make HyperFlex their top choice in the category, and for that we say – thank you!      One award – Two-factor authentication  The CRN Product of the Year awards are unique in that they conducted through a two-step process.  While the editors at CRN start the process by…

As this year (finally) comes to a close, it’s hard to not look back and think of what could have been. Whether it’s family gatherings, travel plans, career moves, or even just going to your favorite bar, 2020 feels like a bit of a lost year. Personally, something I always look forward to are the trips I’m able to go on for my job. I love nothing more than hopping on a plane to somewhere…

In 2020, not only was there no shortage of damaging, heavily publicized security breaches, more people were forced to do more over the internet than ever before – expanding the attack surface. Cybercriminals tactics are always changing and growing in sophistication, promising the threat landscape in 2021 will bring all new challenges. It’s no surprise, then, that the world is expected to have 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by the end of 2021, according to…

SolarWinds says a compromise of its widely used Orion network-monitoring platform endangers the networks of public and private organizations that use it and that the problem should be remediated right away. In a security advisory, SolarWinds said customers should upgrade to Orion Platform version 2020.2.1 HF 1 as soon as possible to ensure their environment is safe. An additional hotfix release that both replaces the compromised component and provides several additional security enhancements is expected…

This is the final post in a three-part blog series. Read the APJC spotlight here and EMEAR spotlight here. As 2020 winds down, I find myself reflecting on what sustained me through a difficult year. It won’t be the TV binging or extra time with my pets I’ll remember about 2020. I’ll think of the personal connections found amidst unprecedented circumstances and the relationships that emerged stronger – with my family, colleagues and, of course,…

Co-Authored with Renee Patton The Heart of the Village In education institutions around the world, smaller classroom sizes have long been correlated with increased effectiveness and impact – particularly in primary schools. Small schools and colleges are a force to be reckoned with: not only do they provide learning experiences for students, but they also have critical social and cultural implications in their surrounding communities.  In a 2019 article on small, rural schools in Nordic countries, Gunilla Karlberg-Granlund called…

As technology advances, we need to develop our teams’ skills to keep pace. This is especially true now, as we are supporting a new kind of work environment, with the majority of workers at home, not in the office. Recently, even our software has left the office: For many businesses, the majority of workloads have moved to the cloud. Fortunately, with today’s networking products, we can now manage and control entire fabrics of equipment and…

A recent IDC market perspective “Five Key Enterprise Networking Trends to Watch in 2020” confirms what I’ve been hearing from customers. SD-WAN simplicity and savings are just the start. Delivering a better experience and security from edge to cloud are the real rewards, and looking deeper within the branch on how to use wired and wireless context are foundational going forward. Cost Savings with Improved Visibility Many organizations are turning to SD-WAN to reduce costs and increase…

This year has taught us a number of lessons. We’ve learned agility, patience, and to always check video settings during work meetings. The global pandemic has caused a shift to a work from home culture for most businesses. But the situation has left many companies wondering about work from home productivity. Supporting a remote workforce is a big change for some organizations. But it can offer significant business value because having the option to work…