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There are two kinds of paid streaming services: Live TV, such as Sling TV and YouTubeTV, and video-on-demand, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Here’s what to look for in live TV packages. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve spent more time than ever watching TV at home. You might think that would be good news for the cable companies, Nope. More people than ever are dumping cable and satellite TV for streaming.  Why? Because…

This is the first blog in a three-part series. When we launched SecureX, we were confident it would redefine security and transform the way we work with our partners and customers. Now, we’re seeing that happen firsthand. I recently had the chance to catch up with Simon Islin, the Security Partner/Channel Sales Leader in APJC, and he had some great insights to share on Outcomex in Australia. They’ve been particularly successful at tapping into the…

Beyond the Books In cities and counties throughout the nation, public libraries have become central hubs in communities for services and information that goes far beyond books. Many individuals rely on their local libraries for access to the internet because they don’t have it at home, and the pandemic has compounded this need as the digital divide has become more exposed and more significantthan ever. In many areas, libraries are still providing “parking lot” wireless for students and others to…

Welcome, to Part 3 of our Cisco Application-First Security blog series! The aim of the series is to prepare you to tackle the new DevNet learning track, where you’ll learn how to secure your cloud-native applications and infrastructure using: Application segmentation Application monitoring Public cloud threat detection Multi-factor authentication In Part 1 of the blog series we introduced you to the new DevNet learning track and accompanying DevNet Sandbox, and to the docs and other…

Broadband expansion, particularly to rural and underserved areas, is a priority for nations and local communities around the world. They are funding large and small telecommunications companies and municipal service providers to build backhaul and extend last-mile capacity, with an eye toward expanding economic opportunity for their citizens and institutions, improving access to government services, and making their communities more attractive to live and work in, and visit. Key Stakeholders Beyond its application to household…

Unified Communication Manager Evolution Blog Series The evolution blog series focuses on the latest developments of Unified Communications Manager, what’s new in the latest versions, the best functions and features that clearly demonstrate the value of upgrading older versions, whether that’s on-premise, in the cloud with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Cloud, or a Cisco Hosted Collaboration solution. The world is changing and evolving… These blogs explore why, and so must we. If the year 2020…

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the old adage is true: necessity truly is the mother of invention. It’s also shown us that when we work together, not only can we adapt, but we can overcome challenges and even achieve things we previously hadn’t thought were possible. Our partners have been the very embodiment of those ideas over the course of this year, helping in ways large and small all around the world….

I was intrigued to learn that certain coyotes and badgers team up while hunting. If the prey runs fast, the coyote takes the lead. If the prey dives underground, it’s the badger’s department. IT and OT can take note. They share a common enemy: cyberattacks targeting the industrial networks that connect Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and industrial control systems (ICS) that control valves, boilers, breakers, motors, robots and everything else that makes industrial operations…

This post was written by Shawna Darling, CSR Programs Development Manager at Cisco. Shawna leads program development for Cisco corporate social responsibility initiatives including Global Problem Solvers: The Series and the annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge.  More than ever, we, Cisco, believe in the power of technology to solve global problems. In recent history, never have we been more in need of innovative technology solutions that positively impact nearly aspect of society. From public…

Within our Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) 3.0 release, we started talking about dynamic visibility. But what is dynamic visibility, what are the benefits, and why should we care? Maybe we should begin with what it is not. Dynamic visibility is not assuming trust based on location. It is not authenticating or establishing trust, based solely on login credentials or a single device identifier such as MAC address. Dynamic visibility has context that can be…