I went on a five-day vacation with my family, and not once did I check my email or Webex – I am living proof that it can be done! And I think it’s crucial for us all to take this step, now more than ever. Think about it; when you take Paid Time Off (PTO), how often do you take a few minutes here and there to “check-in” on work. Especially being in a role…

Cisco continues to bulk-up its security portfolio, this week closing the deal on risk-based management company Kenna Security for an undisclosed amount. Kenna’s Risk-Based Vulnerability Management system collects and analyzes security data to provide security teams with information about threats so they can prioritize remediation and better understand risks. The technology will become part of Cisco’s SecureX service that integrates numerous security components. Cisco says the service is an open, cloud-native system to detect and…

Leading an expert technology team at Cisco, I am always learning and always inspired. This team has a unique vantage point, with its proximity to the customer and its role in advancing innovation, as well as connecting across the whole portfolio to share insights and value. As we look to reimagine and optimize the customer’s entire experience with Cisco, we gain perspective on the architectural trends taking place across the industry, including: Cloud-first, Multicloud,…

Calm seas don’t make great sailors, and the past 15 months have been anything but calm. Yet some organizations have emerged in better shape than others — more agile, more collaborative, better able to adapt to changing business and customer needs. What gives? Why have some firms ridden out the storm and emerged stronger than others? A new study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Cisco, sheds light on this and related questions you might find…

After months of rigorous testing, I’m happy to report that Cisco SD-WAN and our Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family are now MEF 3.0 SD-WAN certified.   MEF is a global federation of network, cloud, and technology providers working together to empower enterprise digital transformation. Through its members, including Cisco, MEF enables dynamic, trusted, and certified services that empower enterprises to embrace their own digital transformation and grow their business.  In support of the value of company…