Digital Transformation

How to Harden Your Devices to Prevent Cyber Attacks

The 2016 Distributed Denial of Service attack on Dyn came from more than 100,000 infected devices. DDoS attacks leverage massive quantities of unsecured Internet-connected devices to disrupt Internet services worldwide [DYN]. The malicious and sophisticated attack kicked off serious conversations ab…

February 22, 2018

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Security Threats – The New Reality for Utilities

Security experts agree: Cyberattacks are the new reality for utility companies. On Jan. 10th, 2018, a major power outage hits the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas. For nearly two hours, participants were reminded that without electricity, the digital economy would not survive very well. In…

February 22, 2018

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Bringing Together Cisco Kinetic for Cities with the AT&T Smart City Operations Center

Guest Blogger: Munish Khetrapal, Managing Director, Smart+Connected Communities (S+CC) Munish is responsible for building and managing technology based solutions that help to address opportunities in cities, enterprise workspaces, and residential homes. Back in October, we introduced Cisco Kinetic…

February 20, 2018

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Building Customers for Life is Core to Cisco’s Digital Transformation

In previous posts, I’ve shared many aspects of the massive digital transformation we are going through at Cisco. At the heart of this transition is the move toward subscription-based buying models. We can think about this transformation in terms of a defined number of customer journeys we have to so…

February 20, 2018

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Ask the IoT Whiz #CiscoChat Podcast: The Future of IoT – Connected Cities and Industries

In this special episode of the #CiscoChat podcast, we’re bringing you the latest installment of our IoT technical talk series, Ask the IoT Whiz. Recorded on the Cisco Live Barcelona show floor earlier this month, this podcast takes a glance at urban IoT initiatives — what they look like, what challe…

February 15, 2018

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Automation: Moving beyond manual mobility management

As more and more of your employees need business mobile devices and services, the costs and complexities add up quickly. How can you simplify mobility management and dramatically lower your total cost of ownership (TCO)? The key is Automated Mobility Management (AMM). Automation gives you the power…

February 13, 2018

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Digital Fans Win Big at the Big Game

Whether you are a New England Patriots fan or cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles; a Justin Timberlake superfan or just in it for the commercials, there’s one thing we can all agree on – this year’s Big Game did not disappoint. In another thrilling event that once again went down to the final minutes,…

January 30, 2018

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

IDC MarketScape Report Names Cisco a Leader in Worldwide IoT Platforms

More than a decade ago, Cisco recognized that every device and every thing would eventually be connected. From vehicles to city lights to healthcare devices – secure, ubiquitous connectivity would enable companies to deliver new services that enhance their customers’ experiences and drive new revenu…

January 29, 2018

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

ngena: Creating Next-Gen Global Business Networks

Multinational, global enterprise growth continues to rise, and these businesses require reliable, agile, and seamless connectivity with end-to-end global SLAs. Many of the global companies we talk to are banks, manufacturers, and insurance companies that have a growing international presence or cust…