#Collaboration

April 25, 2016

INSIDE CISCO IT

Smart Spaces Drives Innovation and Creates New User Experiences

With the Cisco Smart Spaces solution, we’re forging new ground in the workplace and in the industry. Smart Spaces transforms the way we interact with our workspaces. It changes how we find people, places, and things. Find out how we’re using technology, building systems, and Smart Spaces innovation…

It’s Time to Talk Industry Collaboration, Not Just Data

“Location, location, location” is a classic mantra that comes to mind when buying property. Though I’m not a real estate power player, one thing I am fairly versed in is the Internet of Things (IoT), the billions of connected “things” within it and the enormous amount of data each is capable of prod…

April 12, 2016

COLLABORATION

When Collaboration Meets Network Programmability

Have you ever dreamed about a network where your users get exactly the experience they need? A world without frustrated people complaining about poorly performing applications or video calls? With the recent introduction of the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (or Cisco DNA, as we like to call it)…

February 3, 2016

INSIDE CISCO IT

Cisco Live Berlin 2016 Pre-Event Perspective

This year’s Cisco Live event in Berlin (Feb 15th – 19th) is the first time visiting the historical city to host our eagerly anticipated customer and partner event. It also happens to be the first time I have traveled to Germany. With the event fast approaching the excitement around the office…

January 7, 2016

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Five Strategic Insurance Business Imperatives for 2016

“One of these days the ground will drop out from beneath your feet One of these days your heart will stop and play its final beat One of these days the clocks will stop and time won’t mean a thing” “These Days”, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters  As we kick-off 2016, the time is now for in…

September 8, 2015

RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY

Determining the Value of the Virtual Shopping Experience

We are increasingly hearing about the value of improving the shopping experience by adding virtual expertise to the store. As head of Cisco’s Retail & Hospitality practice, I frequently talk to customers who are exploring this concept – though what I mainly hear are questions! While many are int…

July 15, 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

How Banks Can Capture New Customers by Adopting a Digital Strategy for Mortgage Lending

Banks are experiencing market disruptors attacking from many angles. They’re facing competition not only within the financial services industry, but also from non-traditional banking institutions that are delivering new mortgage lending models and innovative digital services that provide the conveni…

July 13, 2015

COLLABORATION

Solving Customer Problems with Flexible Solutions

I recently flew from Heathrow to San Diego to attend Cisco Live. About an hour in and the cabin crew started serving dinner. It was a full flight and, unfortunately for me, I was seated right in the middle of the economy section. As the cabin crew converged on my row it became clear they didn’t have…

Event Recap: Cisco at the EEI Annual Convention

I had a great time recently at the EEI Annual Convention on June 7-10 in New Orleans, LA. EEI is the Edison Electric Institute, the industry association of the Investor Owned Utilities in the U.S. with international utility membership from all over the world. The Annual meeting is a unique event tha…