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March 25, 2019

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Cisco DNA Center: redes basadas en la intención, automatización y satisfacción laboral

Si pudieras cambiar algo sobre la gestión de la red, ¿que sería? Habiendo sido a la vez líder de proyectos de red y líder de programas en Cisco, he pensado mucho en esto. Ya contamos con excelentes herramientas para la implementación automática, la administración de imágenes de software y la adminis…

March 5, 2019

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That’s a Wrap! Cisco Live Cancun

Now that the IT Management Program (ITM) is over and Cisco Live Cancun comes to a close, we must pack up our microphones and cameras and fly back home to continue our roles within IT. There are so many unique instances that make up Cisco Live Cancun – from your first glimpse of the bright blue…

March 5, 2019

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Roaming Down Under

IT Management Program at Cisco Live begins tomorrow and WE CAN’T KEEP CALM! Cisco Live 2019 hit Melbourne on the 5th of March at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).  As more than 7500 attendees and 50 sponsors gear up to join our brilliant event at the largest convention cen…

February 27, 2019

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When Being First is Too Late

Major movie theaters in my area have been offering reserved seating for quite a while. Customers can order tickets and choose their seats weeks in advance, either online or directly at the theater.  With a little forethought, a person can watch a new movie as soon as it comes out without worrying ab…

January 16, 2019

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How Cisco IT Reduces the Cost and Complexity of Server Fleet Refresh

With 12,000 Cisco UCS servers installed in 22 company data centers worldwide, Cisco IT had a big challenge tracking when individual UCS units were due for replacement as part of our infrastructure refresh program. Compounding the problem: Many different server models were installed at different time…

January 7, 2019

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Localization: 6 tips for success

Software localization is often an afterthought instead of being embedded into projects from the start. In 2017, we started a localization project for the software-fulfillment process in our Tokyo office. The regional team had approached us because partners and end customers were having a “broken” us…

December 11, 2018

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Cisco Connected Workplace: You May Now Move Freely About the Office

If you fell asleep in a ’90s data center and woke up in a modern one, you’d know instantly. But if you dozed off in your office and woke up 25 years later, it’s possible you’d be none the wiser until you confronted the espresso machine. In the ’90s, we added one building a month to our San Jose camp…

November 28, 2018

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IT Roaming Reporters – Coming to You Live from the Sandy Beaches of Cancun!

Cisco Live is next week, and the excitement and electricity are at a peak level! Cisco Live Cancun will bring you an experience like never before! We’re expecting 5,500 people onsite at Cisco Live with 500 in attendance at the IT Management (ITM) Program. About 48% of you will be taking part in ITM…

October 29, 2018

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Cisco DNA Center: Intent-based Networking, Automation, and Job Satisfaction

If you could change anything about network management, what would it be? Having been both a network project manager and program manager at Cisco, I’ve given this a lot of thought. We already have great tools for zero-touch deployment, software image management, and fabric management. What could be b…