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Christopher LiljenstolpeSenior Director, Product Management and Architecture,Cloud, Data Center Networking By contributing author Christopher Liljenstolpe A decade ago, legendary venture capitalist Marc Andreessen wrote a WSJ opinion article that provocatively (at that time) stated that “Software is eating the world” Today it’s safe to say that almost all enterprises are developing new applications for business processes by integrating in-house development, commercial offerings, and incorporating more SaaS and open-source components. Organizations are migrating applications and services…

As we collectively emerge out of a year of challenge, confusion, and change, it would be a missed opportunity not to applaud the everyday heroes who saw us through the pandemic. High up on our list of heroes: teachers. Last spring, as shutdowns rolled across the globe, teachers tidied desks, stacked papers, and locked their classroom doors – bracing for a few weeks of upheaval – never imagining what the next year would bring. Over…

The days are long past when a fast office Wi-Fi connection was a nice-to-have. These days it’s essential for your business to provide clients and employees alike with a speedy, reliable wireless network. <aside class=”sidebar medium”><h3 class=”body”>Wi-Fi resources</h3><ul><li><a href=”https://www.networkworld.com/article/3617490/https://www.networkworld.com/article/3541759/test-and-review-of-4-wi-fi-6-routers-whos-the-fastest.html“> Test and review of 4 Wi-Fi 6 routers: Who’s the fastest?</a></li><li><a href=”https://www.networkworld.com/article/3617490/https://www.networkworld.com/article/3356838/how-to-determine-if-wi-fi-6-is-right-for-you.html“> How to determine if Wi-Fi 6 is right for you</a></li><li><a href=”https://www.networkworld.com/article/3617490/https://www.networkworld.com/article/3510461/5-questions-to-answer-before-deploying-wi-fi-6.html”>Five questions to answer before deploying Wi-Fi 6</a></li><li><a href=”https://www.networkworld.com/article/3617490/https://www.networkworld.com/article/3563832/wi-fi-6e-when-its-coming-and-what-its-good-for.html“> Wi-Fi 6E: When it’s coming…

April was a month of leadership by Webex on all fronts. Our team’s dedication and commitment to excellence continues to accelerate our innovations and our partnerships. Here are a few highlights from a month filled with incredible progress: Brand Partnerships McLaren Racing Formula 1 Team & Webex Roars in to Italy Photo credit: McLaren Racing Motor Company Webex traveled to Italy with McLaren Formula 1 racing team to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Webex powered…

Software Licensing The shift from perpetual to subscription licensing in network software has grown substantially in recent years. The subscription licensing model pushes vendors to develop the product constantly to stay at the top of the market despite TCO (total cost of ownership) remaining intact for consumers throughout the subscription term. Subscription licensing ensures that each SD-WAN license in an active device in the SD-WAN overlay includes newly developed cutting-edge features, at both the device…

Fresh off one of the strongest quarters in the company’s 25 year history where it hit double-digit, year-over-year revenue growth and a fourth consecutive quarter of growth, Extreme Networks is betting heavily on automation, AI and cloud management to keep the party going. Extreme Networks Extreme CEO Ed Meyercord Timing is everything, and the company has hit the cloud networking trend at a great time as that is what enterprise customers are looking for to…

The following is an excerpt from the 2020 CSR Impact Report, published on December 8, 2020. In our digital world, education and technology go hand-in-hand. Digital media, hands-on labs, and virtual tools can help enliven curricula and keep students connected. And education in digital skills can open the door to careers in technology and other fields. As a leading technology company, Cisco is committed to offering inclusive access to digital skills training and supporting those who…

It isn’t a secret that the digital world moves faster than ever and we are getting all sorts of messages in a variety of formats through different platforms (which might be very overwhelming at the end of the day). So, companies shall be very careful and accurate in terms of creating and delivering the key data to their clients and other stakeholders. That’s why in the Global Partner Readiness’s Digital and Social department, we plan…

Students love their gadgets. Mobile phones. Laptops and tablets. Smart TVs. Gaming consoles. And they bring them all on campus. Staff bring their devices, too. As many colleges and universities prepare for the return of in-person learning, IT managers are preparing for the coming chaos when “the surge” of devices hits their networks. Everyone has become accustomed to a home-like Wi-Fi networking experience for their various wireless devices. On campus, students want to use a…

SC Media has named Cisco the “Best Security Company” as part of its 2021 SC Awards. The SC Awards are the academy awards of the cybersecurity industry, and I couldn’t be prouder of this company, our Cisco Security team, and our amazing technology. This accolade highlights Cisco’s vision of helping customers achieve simple and integrated security. It represents years of innovation and commitment to reinventing cybersecurity in order to keep pace with the increasing demands…