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The Multicloud Landscape: Global Trends, Sovereignty, and Cisco’s Strategic Support

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The Multicloud Landscape: Global Trends, Sovereignty, and Cisco’s Strategic Support

Cloud Trends There are two major global trends that are shaping the cloud market. Customers across various segments are on a cloud adoption and cloud-native journey as they embark on application modernization to participate in an application-driven economy. At the same time, geo-political developments have increased focus on data privacy, security, and operational sovereignty.  Countries, governments, and industries are evaluating options for better application and data infrastructure control. This control includes aspects like where data…

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Hybrid Work in Government Survey Results: Big Trends Revealed

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Hybrid Work in Government Survey Results: Big Trends Revealed

Hybrid work is enhancing government’s impact at every level by improving collaborative outcomes and delivering better employee experiences. That’s why the ability of government to provide a secure and user-friendly hybrid work environment has become a necessity. We’re seeing that the most successful government agencies are ones that have pivoted their services and work environments to be more flexible and resilient to accommodate hybrid work. And the results are positive, as revealed in the recent…

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BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

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BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

Are you an Internet Service Provider or local government applying for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to acquire telecommunications equipment, Internet and Wi-Fi infrastructure, network equipment, software, or cybersecurity solutions? Between 2025 and 2028, states will award more than $42 billion of BEAD funding to Cisco customers and potential customers. Funding will be awarded to Internet Service Providers, local and Tribal governments, non-profits, and others for the benefit of residences, businesses, and…

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What Should We Expect for State and Local Government IT Priorities in 2024?

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What Should We Expect for State and Local Government IT Priorities in 2024?

As we wrap up 2023, it is a great time to reflect on the current state of technology in state and local governments and look ahead to the priorities for the coming year. As we enter 2024, we are seeing IT leaders in government crystalizing their efforts in four key areas: cybersecurity digital services artificial intelligence (AI) and modernizing transportation infrastructure. Cybersecurity continues to be top tech priority Maintaining the security of networks and the…

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Accelerating Your Journey to the 128-bit Universe

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Accelerating Your Journey to the 128-bit Universe

The 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy requires acceleration of your agency’s mission to go boldly into the 128-bit address space universe with greater speed and urgency. IPv6-only (Native IPv6) is the addressing standard for the U.S. Federal Government, providing the additional foundation towards a Zero Trust enabled infrastructure. The time is now to accelerate your agency’s journey – not because “it’s required” by the OMB Mandate – but accelerating your journey is an opportunity to increase…

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Envisioning AI Mastery in Federal IT: Pioneering a Future of Enhanced Public Service

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Envisioning AI Mastery in Federal IT: Pioneering a Future of Enhanced Public Service

Imagine a world where AI not only complements but significantly transforms federal operations. In my role as a Customer Success Executive at Cisco, I have the unique privilege of guiding Federal Civilian agencies in realizing this transformative power, moving beyond mere adoption of technology to orchestrating an intricate network of AI-driven enterprise systems. The Federal Government’s commitment to innovation and secure networks is a narrative of continual evolution. AI’s role in this story is dynamic…

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So How do You Electrify the World’s Largest Single-Owner Vehicle Fleet?

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So How do You Electrify the World’s Largest Single-Owner Vehicle Fleet?

As the old joke goes . . . ‘you do it carefully!’ As part of the U.S. Federal Government’s journey to net zero, the Department of Defense (DoD) will transition its non-combat vehicle fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). It will likely be one of the largest single-owner fleet transitions worldwide, operating across various vehicle types, functions, locations, and operating conditions. In such an undertaking, there will be many design and implementation decisions, including those considering…

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Broadband Funding for Community Anchor Institutions

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Broadband Funding for Community Anchor Institutions

Beginning in 2024, the Federal Government will release allocations of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant to state governments. States will then subgrant part of their funding to internet service providers, local governments, and others to fund community anchor institutions that lack access to gigabit-level broadband service. Connected Communities include Community Anchor Institutions A “Community Anchor Institution”, or “CAI”, is an entity such as a school, library, health clinic, health center,…

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Cisco at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2023

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Cisco at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2023

Co-authored by Morgan Bright Bringing in the New Urban Era: SCEWC23 The new normal is upon us, and an inclusive future is no longer just a utopian dream; the new urban era is here, and the importance of a connected community has never been more evident. In this new era, cities are grappling with numerous challenges; November 7th-9th in Barcelona, the Smart City Expo World Congress will present its grandest edition yet, showcasing a human-centric…

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

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Labels for Consumer IoT Devices? Cisco’s View

In its August 10, 2023, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things (IoT), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked some intriguing questions about how to improve consumer confidence and understanding of the security of IoT devices. The NPRM seeks input on whether and how the FCC should establish a cybersecurity certification and labeling program. According to the NPRM, more than 25 billion connected IoT devices are predicted to be in…

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