Engineered Efficiency: How TCO Reveals the Real Value of IT Choices

Engineered Efficiency: How TCO Reveals the Real Value of IT Choices

By Pat Bodin, Cisco’s Global AI Architect and Adam Braunstein, RFG’s Director of Platform Computing Imagine you’re navigating an iceberg, where the visible tip represents the purchase price of a technology investment. From 500 yards, the peak is clear symbolizing the initial cost of server architecture. As you draw closer, at 50 yards, the above-water portion expands to reveal the total visible cost, representing the capital expenditure (CapEx). Yet, this visible section accounts for only…

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CCDE Evolves: New Specialist Certifications and AI Infrastructure Focus

CCDE Evolves: New Specialist Certifications and AI Infrastructure Focus

A New Era for Network Design Experts Cisco is excited to announce important changes to the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) program, effective February 9, 2025. This evolution reflects the industry’s growing demand for specialized network design skills, particularly in the field of AI and automation. What’s New? CCDE Specialist Badges: When you pass the CCDE written exam you’ll earn the CCDE Expert Specialist badge and be eligible to take the practical exam. CCDE Certification:…

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The end of digital transformation, the rise of AI transformation

The end of digital transformation, the rise of AI transformation

The modern technology landscape is becoming increasingly advanced, and many enterprises are still trying to catch up. With the growing prominence of generative AI, organizational data is faced with new risks.  Here, we talk with Steve Tait, Chief Technology Officer at Skyhigh Security, regarding the key areas of risk that generative AI can create.  Security magazine: Tell us about your background and career. Tait: I began my career as an engineer in the emerging mobile…

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3 ways AI will transform security in 2025

3 ways AI will transform security in 2025

Skye Studios via Unsplash Automated threat detection and prevention, advanced intelligence, and AI-driven supply chain attacks — the AI we see in the world today has evolved significantly beyond the days of basic pattern matching. Whereas 10 years ago, machine learning could singularly translate variable inputs into a fixed output, now, it can not only take in variable inputs but also produce variable outputs.   This expansion of intelligence is why we can have human-like…

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Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Cisco AI Defense: Comprehensive Security for Enterprise AI Adoption

Today, we are witnessing artificial intelligence radically reshape the way we do business. Last year, we published our Cisco AI Readiness Index, which provided critical insights into the state of enterprise AI adoption. In both our survey results and my own conversations with business leaders, a common trend was evident. Despite growing pressures to harness this transformational technology, AI readiness seems to be declining. There are several factors behind this but concerns around safety and…

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Advancing AI Security and Contributing to CISA’s JCDC AI Efforts 

Advancing AI Security and Contributing to CISA’s JCDC AI Efforts 

A few months ago this year, I wrote about an AI Security Incident tabletop exercise led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). This exercise brought together industry leaders and government agencies.    CISA used the insights gained from these exercises to develop an AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook, which serves as a guide for enhancing effective operational collaboration among government agencies, private industry and international stakeholders. To refine the…

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Beginning the AI Conversation

Beginning the AI Conversation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has catapulted further into the corporate conversation with the introduction of ChatGPT and other large language, generative AI models now in the mainstream and accessible to the general public. In February 2024, a Canadian court ordered Air Canada to pay damages to a customer after the company’s virtual AI assistant gave the customer incorrect information regarding bereavement pricing for tickets. A current criminal case in a Maryland court brought charges against a…

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Product spotlight on video surveillance

Product spotlight on video surveillance

Strong video surveillance goes far beyond the camera itself. Security magazine highlights a number of video surveillance solutions. AtlasIED Manage Threats Through AI IntelliSee is an AI-driven threat detection and prevention platform designed to enhance safety and security across various environments, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, corporate settings, and public spaces. By leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, IntelliSee offers real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities to identify potential threats and hazards, including slipping hazards, fallen…

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SMB Digital Transformation: Enabling Success by Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Agility

SMB Digital Transformation: Enabling Success by Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Agility

The Empowering Partner Success blog series highlights channel partners and individuals positively impacting the communities they serve. At Cisco, we strive to partner with people and organizations that help us bring our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all to life. That’s why we’re excited to leverage the experience and expertise of Rasheeda Frazier, founder and CEO of Empowering Greatness Inc., and share insights from the work the organization is doing to help small…

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5 emerging cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025

5 emerging cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the threat landscape continues to evolve. Increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and the emerging trend of collaboration amongst cybercriminals introduces new challenges that organizations around the world must address now. While many threat actors re-use their strategies, there are a handful of tactics that will be re-imaged in the coming year due to emerging technologies and trends. Below are the top five key cybersecurity trends and tactics that are anticipated…

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