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Robb Boyd

Producer, Writer, Host

Robb Boyd is the host, writer and producer for Cisco’s globally distributed communication vehicle, TechWiseTV. Robb began his Cisco career in field sales working directly with customers. He became a product specialist for network security and assisted with sales and the channel organization.

Robb’s reputation for simplifying technical concepts and making them accessible to a broader audience soon lead him to become one of the original creators of TechWiseTV in 2006. Now recognized as the most valuable storytelling platform in Cisco history. TechWiseTV and its related programs have expanded into more than 50 global markets earning over 25 industry awards in multiple categories including 2 Emmy Nominations.

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July 23, 2014

TECHWISETV

ACI Momentum Continues

We embarked upon this episode with an agenda. Take a sample of the building momentum around Cisco ACI. The growing benefits, details and momentum behind the Application Centric Infrastructure. First announced in November 2013 and just before we start shipping. In my estimation, we saw five areas wo…

July 22, 2014

TECHWISETV

Collaboration Tools Unleashed

Customers spoke. Cisco listened. And innovated. Simplicity has always been a pain point for video collaboration systems. The new DX and MX systems leverage the same interfaces and are available at price points that make video more accessible for any size company. Combined with Intelligent Proximity…

July 8, 2014

TECHWISETV

Wireless Stew, Intoxicating Demo and Plixer

One of the best times I always have at Cisco Live involves getting to play ‘TV Anchor’ for the various live shows we stream. Well the Cisco TV team lets us use their equipment to do a live version of TechWiseTV each afternoon as well. Now honestly, I do plan these out…a little. But…

June 27, 2014

TECHWISETV

Four Easy Wins – One Amazing Service

One of my favorite unsung hero’s for making life easier with what seems like all of your Cisco devices: Smart Call Home. Machine to machine communication that is disabled by default…but just a few quick steps could make your life SO MUCH EASIER. Smart Call Home proactively flags device issues and in…

April 7, 2014

TECHWISETV

Going on the Mobility Offensive

Are you still being ‘defensive’ with your mobility strategy? Truly embracing mobility is not about offering Wi-Fi or a comfy chair. Getting offensive with mobility involves the planned intersection of technology and business strategy allowing you to outthink and outpace your competition. Episode 145…

March 4, 2014

TECHWISETV

From Cisco Live Milan…with Love

 We have a few full on episodes coming out of Cisco Live Milan soon as we cover launch details on hybrid cloud enablement with InterCloud plus the new APIC EM, Application Policy Infrastructure Controller, Enterprise Module. Again, these are coming soon. For now, we whet your appetite with a few o…

March 3, 2014

TECHWISETV

Oscar Night Delusions

“I’m a photographer too!”   The Oscar’s last night reminded me of a story, shared by Stevan, one of our producers. As it goes, he was in a bar and happened upon on a conversation with a nice fellow who apparently was also a working photographer. Stevan did what many of us do naturally, which is…

January 22, 2014

TECHWISETV

Content Marketing (Made Easy)

Content is one thing. Marketing is another. The two are straightforward on their own but significantly more complex when combined. What we do at TechWiseTV is content marketing. But its still a work in progress. My friend Amy Lewis (@commsninja) tweeted an article by Tracy Vides on ‘How Conten…

September 20, 2013

TECHWISETV

Contact Center: Experience Matters

Our latest episode is out!  This one is all about the Contact Center and we spent a lot more time showing examples of Social Media integration.  Everyone agrees that ‘the internets’ are a huge watering hole of opinions and valuable business data…but its overwhelming when trying to…