Power Your GenAI Ambitions with New Cisco AI-Ready Data Center Infrastructure

Power Your GenAI Ambitions with New Cisco AI-Ready Data Center Infrastructure

Let’s start with a staggering statistic: According to McKinsey, generative AI, or GenAI, will add somewhere between $2.6T and $4.4T per year to global economic output, with enterprises at the forefront. Whether you’re a manufacturer looking to optimize your global supply chain, a hospital that’s analyzing patient data to suggest personalized treatment plans, or a financial services company wanting to improve fraud detection—AI may hold the keys for your organization to unlock new levels of…

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One of the best QLED TVs I've tested is not made by TCL or Samsung (and it's on sale at Best Buy))

One of the best QLED TVs I've tested is not made by TCL or Samsung (and it's on sale at Best Buy))

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hisense U8N typically retails between $1,100 and $2,800. The U8N has a 144Hz native refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR, making it perfect for console gaming. Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support give you enhanced picture quality as well as virtual surround sound for a more immersive experience. more buying choices What’s the deal? Right now at Best Buy, you can save up to $1,000 on the…

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Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Digital Solutions

Revolutionizing Dairy Farming with Digital Solutions

Cisco, in collaboration with its partners Rhône Élevage, NXO, and Ineso, has developed an innovative solution for dairy farmers to address the challenges posed by rising temperatures due to climate change. This solution has the potential to benefit not only French farmers but also farmers across Europe.    A vital industry for society, now facing the challenge of climate change The dairy industry plays a crucial role in the daily lives of millions of people…

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Snowflake customers eke out early gains from Gen AI applications

Snowflake customers eke out early gains from Gen AI applications

XH4D/Getty Images Much of the debate over artificial intelligence (AI) in the enterprise, especially the generative type of AI (Gen AI), is focused on statistics, such as the number of projects in development or the projected cost savings of automation, and the benefits are still very much hypothetical.  To cut through some of the stats, and the theory, it can be useful to listen to Gen AI users, as I did during a dinner hosted in…

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Skills in the U.S. Military and Department of Defense: The Cisco Winning Path to Certification

Enhancing Cybersecurity Skills in the U.S. Military and Department of Defense: The Cisco Winning Path to Certification

Digital battlefield skills The importance of robust computer and network security cannot be overstated. The U.S. Military and Department of Defense (DoD) face a growing number of cyber threats, making it essential for personnel to be well-trained and certified in cybersecurity. Cisco offers comprehensive training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of military personnel and DoD. The Cisco advantage: trusted training programs Cisco Networking Academy – Kick-start your career The Cisco Networking Academy is…

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Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Often in natural disasters, critical infrastructure can become severely compromised which affects our ability to communicate and take on essential tasks. This disruption affects our capacity to text loved ones to let them know we’re safe, call 911 for emergency assistance, and enable first responders to receive calls and dispatch resources. It also hinders emergency management agencies from coordinating and managing response activities and impedes hospitals from accessing electronic medical records, ordering medicine, and filling prescriptions….

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Google is selling popular Pixel phones starting at $249 – here's how the deal works

Google is selling popular Pixel phones starting at 9 – here's how the deal works

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google today announced a new Certified Refurbished Program, which lists older Pixel phone models at an “up to” 40% discount. The catalog includes ZDNET-recommended picks like the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro, and I’m seeing devices sell for as little as $249.  Also: Best Google Pixel phones of 2024: Expert tested Refurbished units aren’t exactly new-conditioned, but the company says its listings are each carefully inspected and “tested to ensure…

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10 Reflections and Learnings From My Transformative First Year and a Half at Cisco

10 Reflections and Learnings From My Transformative First Year and a Half at Cisco

I am committed to changing the world for the better. My life is dedicated to that mission. I joined Cisco a year and a half ago because of the company’s passion for purpose-driven work, and my journey so far has been transformational. Currently, I am a member of the People, Policy & Purpose (3P) FLEX Emerging Leaders Program, which is a leadership rotational program for early-in-career individuals to explore careers within the various 3P teams….

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WebexOne 2024: Cisco's vision for the future of immersive collaboration

WebexOne 2024: Cisco's vision for the future of immersive collaboration

Jason Perlow/ZDNET At WebexOne 2024, Cisco announced major advancements in AI and XR for its Webex platform, redefining what collaboration can mean for businesses today.  Held at the Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida, the third annual WebexOne showcased Cisco’s expansion from a video conferencing platform into a sophisticated suite that supports AI-driven workspaces, immersive customer experience solutions, and cutting-edge XR technologies.  Also: XR, digital twins, and spatial computing: An enterprise guide Since its $3.2 billion…

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I just had the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi experience of my life, thanks to Starlink

I just had the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi experience of my life, thanks to Starlink

Digital Vision./Getty Images Sitting for hours in one place on long flights without access to some of life’s comforts and conveniences can be dreadful. In those situations, your devices are the only real escape, but that experience is entirely dictated by your internet connection, which is typically weak on flights — until now.  Also: The best mesh Wi-Fi routers: Expert recommended Last week, I had to fly from New York City to Maui, Hawaii, to…

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