Networking

I’m thrilled to announce Tech Field Day is returning to Cisco Live this year and on June 27, Cisco will be presenting a full DNA focused day. If you’re skipping Cisco Live, or just don’t feel like leaving your hotel suite at that particular time, Tech Field Day is live-streamed (for anyone to watch)…

Last year I was excited to blog about the Apple and Cisco partnership.  It was amazing to see the opportunities being created for developers with iOS 10.  A lot has happened since then, and the opportunities for developers just keep getting better! Now we are happy to announce DevNet Fast lane valid…

Episode 2: Don’t Fly Blind – Network Analytics in Real Time The phrase “flying blind” was first used in World War II when, during nighttime or bad weather, pilots were forced to fly only using the limited instruments they had available. For IT professionals, visibility is a tricky thing.  There is…

Wow, what a week it has been for Cisco and especially for DevNet! Last week on May 23rd and 24th something magical happened. A lot of people were caught by surprise, but Cisco organized its first-ever conference catering to its developer community. As we ramp down a very successful event, it is wort…

Today CIOs are stuck in the midst of technology trends. On the one hand, CIOs are under pressure to grow the business by transforming their traditional branch to a digital-ready branch. On the other hand, network admins ask for continued investment in mainstream applications to streamline day-to-day…

When it comes to a robust wireless network, there are two things that you need above everything else: speed and strong connectivity. The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is putting the finishing touches on the next 802.11 wireless standard which will provide a boost in speed…

Episode 1: Quality of Service Made Simple Quality of Service (QoS) is a critical requirement to an optimal user experience on the network. Having the right priority across voice, video, and data traffic can be the difference between a good and great network. Yet ask any networking professional and…

As we approach the final week before DevNet Create, I wanted to share with you details on how to make the most of your time. I recently posted about the agenda and the engaging lineup of keynotes and presentations. In addition to these speakers, we have also woven hands-on learning opportunities thr…

The most difficult part of teaching students is making sure that they’re stimulated enough to learn. When anyone—not just a child—is bored, their mind wanders and the lesson is lost. The iSchool Initiative knows that keeping a brain active and present is no small feat and they’re able to do this, al…