Analytics & Automation

In a previous blog post Cisco Engineering teams looked “under the hood” at intent-based networking. A common question we receive is: “What is the relationship of software-defined networking (SDN) to intent-based networking?”  In this blog we: Compare the model of SDN with intent-based networking: H…

Cisco customers anticipate adding billions of new connections in the years ahead, and they are looking for intelligent networks that deliver automation, security and analytics to help them derive meaningful business value from these connections.  Cisco is well positioned to provide these capabilitie…

Someone recently asked me about the origin of the Data Virtualization category name. From my unique perspective as the software marketer who drove the term and category’s successful adoption, I enjoyed the chance to share the Data Virtualization category story with them.  And in this blog, I thought…

While everyone else is enjoying summer’s warm days and fun-filled vacations, the analysts at Gartner and Forrester are busy working on their next set of reports covering the data virtualization market and key products in the space such as the Cisco Information Server. What new data virtualization re…

Knowledge = Opportunity + Advancement “Today knowledge has power. It controls access to opportunity and advancement.” Over fifty years later, this insight from the famed father of modern management, Peter Drucker, still rings true.  In fact, more so than ever in our increasingly technology-driven e…

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, Save the Children gives children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Our mantra is to “do whatever it takes” for children – every day and in times of crisis – to transfo…

I’m thoroughly enjoying the NBA playoffs again this year, in large part because my favorite team is once again in contention for the championship (go Golden State Warriors!). I’ve watched most of their games this season and relish the entertainment the team provides. After many hours of viewership,…

Attend Cisco Sessions at Gartner IT Operations Summit IT leaders from all over are traveling to Orlando, Florida to attend the Gartner IT Operations Solutions & Strategies Summit, May 8-10, 2017.  The theme, “Beyond Business as Usual: Increase Relevance, Engage Change,” perfectly captures the te…

In the recent blog, How Do We Know If We Are Ready for Data Virtualization? we examined the value-add that data virtualization provides, as well as useful tools that organizations can use to assess their data virtualization readiness. In this blog and on-demand webinar, I move from the general to th…