Executive Platform

Today, Cisco announced its latest innovation – Cisco Crosswork Network Automation – a new network automation portfolio for Service Providers.  We are very excited about creating the industry’s most comprehensive closed-loop, mass-scale automation solution that embraces multi-vendor networks. …

This post was originally shared via LinkedIn… Employees, partners and colleagues often ask me about my view on leadership in these dynamic times. Admittedly, I am humbled and excited when they ask, as I consider myself a student of leadership. I have seen so much change over the last 30+ years…

Since its genesis, Cisco has sought to apply our technology and resources to positively impact people around the world, working closely with our partners and customers to do so. Whether it’s reskilling people through the Network Academy, saving Rhinos from poachers in South Africa, or providing conn…

Cloud represents incredible opportunity for our customers, and it’s fueling massive growth in multiple dimensions. The recent update of the Cisco Global Cloud Index (GCI) study predicts global cloud traffic to skyrocket to 19.5 ZB (1.6 ZB per month) by the end of 2021, growing 3.3-fold over the next…

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour. In its wake was widespread destruction that left island residents without basic human necessities. Responding to this disaster, Cisco teamed with NetHope to support recovery. Cisco has a l…

What comes to mind when you hear “Future IT”? Your answer probably depends on your role. If you’re in IT, you might think of the technologies you’re researching or starting to deploy: cloud-native, artificial intelligence, machine learning, bots, Internet of Things, and—always top of mind—security.…

I’ve been working in the technology industry for three decades, and there’s never been a more complex—or exciting—time to be in IT. The complexity is self-evident: A large global enterprise might have hundreds of thousands of devices from different vendors, running a variety of proprietary and semi-…

When the telephone rings in the IT department, you can bet there’s an unhappy user on the other end. “I can’t connect.” “My app won’t load.” “The network keeps kicking me off.” “The wireless has been flakey for two weeks.” The only thing more certain than dissatisfied users is a frustrated IT depart…

Cisco has a strong history of entering data center markets and driving industry transformation. We are continuing that momentum with Cisco HyperFlex Platform for Multicloud. In just over a year since Cisco shipped its first Cisco HyperFlex system, we have achieved #3 in worldwide market share based…