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The world of finance has changed considerably in recent years. There has been an appearance of new dynamics, like the rise of fintech firms and the prioritization of worker safety and wellness. With recent events, there has also been a significant acceleration of existing digital transformation trends, like cloud services, digital banking, and virtual experts. Networking teams are left asking, how do we successfully support these accelerating trends? How do we support new hybrid physical/virtual…

With a few dozen press releases and blog posts combined, no one can say that Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) is a low-key affair. Like last year’s show it is virtual, so many of the announcements are coming from CEO Jen-Hsun Huang’s kitchen. Here is a rundown of the most pertinent announcements data-center folks will care about. Two Ampere 100 offshoots Nvidia’s flagship GPU is the Ampere A100, introduced last year. It is a powerful…

The transition to open RAN (Radio Access Network) based on interoperable lower layer splits is gaining significant momentum across the mobile industry. However, where best to split the open RAN is a complex compromise between radio unit (RU) simplification, support of advanced co-ordinated multipoint RF capabilities, consequential requirements on the fronthaul transport, including limitations on transport delay budgets as well as bandwidth expansion. To help in comparing alternative options, different splits have been assigned numbers…

Together with its employees, Cisco recognizes International Girls in ICT Day, held on April 22, 2021, with the aim of inspiring girls and women to consider studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and consider a career in technology at this critical time. Global figures show a startling economic disparity; with women losing jobs at almost twice the rate of men and leaving 47 million more women and girls below the poverty line. According to…

Wi-Fi has transformed the way we live, allowing us to work from any location, shop from the comfort of our armchairs, and benefit from a wide range of connected devices that would have been impossible if we were constrained by cables. The number of connected devices is growing faster than the number of global Internet users with  smart home devices like thermostats, smoke alarms and lighting systems making life more comfortable, safer, and more convenient….

Managed Service opportunity is growing as shifts in business models continue to elevate the relevance of Cisco Meraki and Umbrella to drive greater profitability. Over 53% of global Cisco partners have managed practices and 15% are from traditional resellers. (Source: Techaisle Channel Research Study, 2020 Cisco Commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a total Economic Impact (TEI) study and examine how MSP’s can benefit from building managed services practices around Cisco Meraki and Umbrella. The study…

It can sometimes be easy to forget our role as technology marketers. As we get caught in the demands of our marketing strategies, constant meetings and measuring the impact of what we do, we can lose sight of the fact that, at the end of the day, our job is about connecting – whether that be with our customers, partners or stakeholders. Finding the best way to engage with our key audiences allows us to…

CRN has released its list of the Ten Hottest New Cloud Security Tools of 2020 and I am incredibly proud to say that Cloud Mailbox is featured on the list. After all of the work I’ve seen poured into the project in the lead-up to the launch, it is wonderful to see industry recognition and to share it with the talented group of Cisco folks who made it happen. One small step for customers, one…

We’re heading back to the office!! It won’t happen overnight – but the signs are increasingly positive that we are on our way back. Some companies, like Cisco and Google, have begun encouraging a phased return to the office, once the situation permits. Personally, I can’t wait to be in the same physical space as my colleagues, as well as meeting our customers face-to-face. Like most of you, I desire the flexibility to choose where…

“Hi, I’m Mimi Wallace and my pronouns are she/her/hers.” I do my best to consistently introduce myself this way anytime I meet someone. However, it’s not that easy during virtual calls. Many times, there are no introductions necessary or it’s a call with more of a panel format – with only enough time to throw out a question at the very end. Still, I thought it was important to include my pronouns beyond just when…