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In today’s world, safety of people and things will be rooted in digital trust, with cybersecurity and data privacy at the core. Currently, the demand for cybersecurity talent is outpacing supply, and this is a problem in multiple new areas of technology where the landscape is changing swiftly. According to NASSCOM, demand for cybersecurity talent is expected to increase fivefold over the next four years in India. We will need 1 million people to join…

Wireless connections are ubiquitous and have become a part of our daily lives. But planning and then maintaining a Wi-Fi network, optimized for today’s radio coverage and capacity requirements, may not be a daily or even yearly task for an otherwise seasoned network administrator. While wireless technologies are ubiquitous, they still interact with the physical environment.  Architecting the best coverage for a specific environment depends on many different factors like obstacles (walls, doors, windows), building…

One of the most essential functions of any SD-WAN solution is its ability to maintain optimal connections to critical applications and resources even when primary internet connections fail or become unreliable. Public internet connections over fixed lines like cable or DSL can be unreliable, creating a bottleneck and single choke point in case of an outage. That’s why many SD-WAN solutions provide LTE and 5G failover options to help maintain optimal user experience. Cellular or…

Cisco Blogs / Retail and Hospitality / Data-driven Decision Making in Retail Keeping track of what’s happening in a retail operation—whether a single department, one store, or multiple stores—can be a full-time job. Walking the floor, completing checklists, and watching video are all approaches retailers have used to keep track of customers, associates, inventory, displays, and everything else that needs attention to deliver the right shopping experience. As retailers incorporate more technology into their stores,…

It’s as serendipitous as it seems designed that there are two important worldwide recognitions in October: Global Diversity and Cybersecurity Awareness. The intersection is a powerful reminder for the security industry that diversity fuels innovation. The more varied the experiences and thinking of its people, the better the outcomes. We know instinctively that Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) matters. It offers advantageous returns, by boosting innovation, creating a happier employee culture, and offering financial rewards. Diverse…

In my earlier blog post, ”So, You Can Code… But Can You Write Secure Code?“, we talked about how our partner Secure Code Warrior (SCW) would be an integral part of Cisco DevNet Create yet again, for the second time in a row. In the blog post you can read more about how it went, the winners, and of course what happens next! Devvie Defends: Challenge (Round 1) As a reminder, this year we decided…

Are you prepared for the workplace changes of tomorrow and in the future? Join a live webinar to hear expert perspectives on what the future looks like and how to get started in making it a reality today. A panel including Cisco DNA Spaces Senior Product Manager Nathan Eagles and industry experts from IBM Tririga and Esri will focus on how technology leaders are creating real solutions today to meet the evolving demands of the…

When the coronavirus pandemic forced shutdowns across the world, industries faced a disaster unlike ever before. Facilities and IT systems were operational, yet people could not physically access them. According to a 2021 McKinsey survey, Industry 4.0 technologies were a lifesaver, with 94% of respondents saying they helped keep operations running and more than half (56%) reporting they were critical to doing so. COVID-19 put Industry 4.0 and digital transformation into third gear, while preparing…

The Murray School District in suburban Salt Lake City is using private LTE to keep 6,000 students connected to their classrooms, as mandated remote schooling continues through the COVID pandemic’s late stages. The district had been looking for a private LTE system to provide reliable connectivity for homework and remote classes since 2016, having identified a real digital divide in its student body. Home Wi-Fi or public cellular data connections didn’t always provide enough bandwidth…

Ransomware is more dangerous than ever before. Why? It’s partly because successful attacks don’t just affect the victim anymore. Take the Colonial Pipeline attack as an example. As reported by Reuters, the ransomware infection didn’t just disrupt the flow of fuel to cities directly served by the Colonial Pipeline. It also caused panic buying of gasoline in cities like Miami and Tampa—locations that don’t rely on the pipeline for fuel. Such activity drove up the…