#CLUS

Accelerated IoT and Improved Security – Drivers for the New Era of Networking: Cisco Live Las Vegas Recap

Whether at the IoT and Industries demo showcase in Mandalay Bay or walking through the crowds on Las Vegas Boulevard, the buzz around the New Era of Networking cut through the scorching desert heat. This new, intuitive learning network which is powered by intent and informed by context, opens the wa…

July 6, 2017

DEVELOPER

Application Developers and Network Programmers: The Superheroes of Cisco Live

An explosive opening Picture this… I’m at the Cisco Live opening keynote.  Chuck Robbins has an explosive opening with heart-pounding Thunder and immersive light visuals.  Over 26,000 people are in the stands cheering.  Chuck Robbins opens by introducing the new era in networking and makes Cisco’s…

July 6, 2017

MANUFACTURING

Your Digital Factory Needs a New Network: CLUS Wrap-up

Although it was hot outside in the 117F Las Vegas temperatures, it was cool in the ‘Bay at Cisco Live!  There were some exciting new announcements that directly affect our manufacturing customers and can help accelerate their smart manufacturing initiatives. Manufacturers are expecting a flood of da…

July 5, 2017

COLLABORATION

Collaboration at #CLUS, Final Wrap: “Ahh, the Cloud” and Endangered Chickens

It definitely took the long weekend to recover from the energy of Cisco Live. From the keynotes to the innovation talks to the DevNet Zone and the show floor, I definitely got my convention center mileage numbers. I’m probably due for an oil change. The good news is that some of those footsteps are…

Taking Steps Toward 1 Billion at Cisco Live US 2017

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility’s (CSR) goal is to positively impact 1 billion people by 2025 and at last week’s Cisco Live US 2017, we took significant steps (literally) to get there! As part of the social impact efforts, we joined more than 28,000 attendees for “Network to…

Disruption and Transformation at Cisco Live Vegas: Final Day Recap

The last few entries have talked quite a bit about the technologies, solutions, and services that Cisco and its partners bring to market for prospects and customers. That is the main reason that Cisco Live exists in the first place: it is a platform to showcase where networking and ancillary IT prod…

June 30, 2017

CLOUD

Cisco Live Las Vegas 2017 Recap: There is No “I” in Cloud

Reflecting on  Cisco Live Las Vegas 2017, I’m even more excited about Cisco’s role in shaping the digital business of the future. Customers are also excited and want to know what that means for cloud. From the keynote, to the World of Solutions show floor, even at the coffee carts —“digital business…

Disruption and Transformation at Cisco Live Vegas: Day 3 Recap

Several of us on the offer management team in Cisco’s Managed Services group were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to speak in various forums here at Cisco Live 2017.  On Day 3, a handful of us hosted a Lunch and Learn on accelerating adoption of IWAN by leveraging the power of managed servi…

June 29, 2017

CLOUD

Ten Things I Learned About the Cloud from Cisco Live

When I think about my old days at school, I remember my enthusiasm of learning new “cool” things such as thermodynamics, electronics devices and circuits and digital signal processing. Then, during my first 2 years working as an engineer, it was awesome to learn about ATM, Frame Relay, ISDN and the…