cloud

May 1, 2017

NETWORKING

Defining Network Programmability

Network programmability is such a generic term, like SDN and the whole Software Defined X paradigm, that it means different things to different people. Not so long ago network programmability was synonymous with Openflow but as time passed and pragmatism kicked in, the industry settled around a comm…

April 27, 2017

CLOUD

Managing the Complexities of Multicloud

Many of you are already working in multicloud environments – a combination of public and private clouds (i.e., AWS, Azure, Google, and on-premise IT). In fact, IDC found that 84% of IT executives surveyed expect to use multiple clouds from multiple cloud providers. Organizations are pursuing multicl…

April 26, 2017

CLOUD

Cloud Unfiltered Podcast, Episode 06: Reuven Cohen, Aporeto

Reuven Cohen works for Aporeto—a company that delivers comprehensive security for cloud native apps, containers, and microservices. But that is probably the least interesting thing about him, and to his credit, he didn’t actually pitch the company’s products at all during our interview with him on M…

April 19, 2017

GOVERNMENT

A Hosted Cloud Solution Tailored for Government

No matter the industry, organizations are challenged to find a comprehensive IT strategy that fits their unique needs. As an increasing number of these businesses are forced to go digital, they are also looking for a cloud solution that is user-friendly, secure, and compatible with their existing to…

April 18, 2017

CLOUD

Cloud Unfiltered Episode 04: Cisco’s Dave Lively

Dave Lively is up to his neck in cloud. He’s been with Cisco for 20-ish years, he’s been involved in our cloud efforts for quite a while now, and he’s been involved in the open source community just as long. And the best part is—he really gets it. Gets the inherent value of cloud, as well as the pot…

Cisco @NAB’17: That Cloud Momentum You’re Feeling? It’s For Real

It’s April, and that means it’s time to pack back out to Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters convention, scheduled for the last week of the month. And because we’ve lots to talk about, and you probably have limited time, I’m motivated to keep this one tight. I’ll start with the mo…

April 11, 2017

CLOUD

Cloud Unfiltered Episode 03: Cisco’s Kip Compton

Kip Compton has an interesting story. He’s an MIT grad, he was raised by a mom that was a computer programmer back when pretty much nobody’s mom was a computer programmer, and he’s Cisco’s VP of Cloud and Platform Services, which gives him loads of interesting insight into the state of cloud today.…

April 7, 2017

CLOUD

Accelerate Container Adoption – Meet Cisco at DockerCon

It’s DockerCon time again! We are excited to be the Gold Sponsor of the conference this year and looking forward to engaging with the community to accelerate the momentum in container adoption. If you are planning to attend this premier container community and industry conference, meet the Cisco tea…

April 3, 2017

CLOUD

Cloud, As Seen From My Recliner At Home

“We adore chaos because we love to produce order.” -M.C. Escher “Alexa, turn on Apple TV” “Alexa, turn on dining room lights” “Alexa, play classical playlist from Spotify” “Alexa, set the living room to 70 degrees” Our household is definitely “Alexa”-enabled, but behind the scenes, of course, there’…