Solutions
Is hybrid work complex? Not if policies follow the user
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We’re all talking about hybrid work, but are we prepared to handle complexity in a hybrid environment? Cisco helped a variety of customers answer this question based on their specific needs and requirements, deploying a series of solutions to make ‘business as usual’ more flexible and seamless in…
How to build a secure agile network and unlock new business value
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Just as enterprises are embracing new technologies to provide the business agility they need, IT teams are changing the way they work. IT operations, software development, and security staff members are joining forces in agile, multidiscipline DevOps and SecOps teams. Network teams are following…
Speeding into the future of retail with next-gen, digital-first infrastructure
5 min read
Infrastructure is the bridge between application and experience. The digital infrastructure deployed by retail giants today needs to be overhauled to create a compelling experience for consumers and staff. The last 18 months has made this clear. Retailers need to re-think how they go digital – connecting…
How to build an intelligent network edge for the extended enterprise
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The redefinition of the network edge has become a driving force for change in the enterprise network. That edge was already expanding before the pandemic triggered the mass shift to remote working. The number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, for example, has been doubling every five years, according…
How to connect and engage a hybrid workforce
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There’s no going back to the pre-pandemic workplace. The workforce of the future is hybrid, where employees will be able to work at home, in the office, or anywhere in between. And it’s up to IT leaders to help support this shift. IDC predicts that by 2023, 75 percent of Forbes Global 2000 companies “will…
Companies looking to up their customer experience game must learn from the public sector
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In the past, the public sector looked up to the private sector for innovation and cutting-edge technology. The single-most important global event of 2020 forced public sector leaders to think outside the box to enable remote work and serve their communities, while protecting staff and optimizing…
Four key enterprise network trends every IT leader needs to understand
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Today’s enterprise network has changed beyond recognition from what it looked like a decade ago—and the rate of that change is accelerating. Gartner, for example, predicts that enterprise IT workloads deployed on global cloud platforms will double from 2020 to 2023, reaching 40 percent of all workloads.…
Consumer goods conglomerate sees value in leapfrogging to the cloud
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In the new normal, businesses need applications that are quick, work seamlessly from anywhere, support customers and employees no matter what network or device they use, and deliver intuitive and user-friendly experiences – all while keeping security front and center at any given moment. To deliver…
Three key network challenges every enterprise should address in the post-pandemic era
3 min read
The workplace has changed forever—and it’s not only employee expectations that are driving this change. Nine out of 10 C-suite executives say their organizations will continue combining remote and onsite working after the pandemic, according to a global McKinsey survey. What’s more, most of those…