Digital transformation

February 2, 2018

CUSTOMER STORIES

Running Plays on Cisco UCS

The Super Bowl. It’s as much a part of American culture as the Fourth of July or Oprah Winfrey. It’s the culmination of the American football season, complete with intense rivalries, funny commercials, and stunning (sometimes controversial) half-time shows. Everyone knows it’s big business too. The…

January 22, 2018

INNOVATION

IoT Orchestration Applied to Cities and Emergency Vehicles

Cities around the world are embarking on their smart journey at a very fast pace. At the same time, law enforcement officers increasingly depend on connected police car services to carry out their duties effectively. These are positive signs of digital transformation powered by the Internet of Thing…

January 18, 2018

EDUCATION

Translating Access into Student Engagement

In prior posts, we’ve talked a lot about access as the fundamental building block of student success, the first step in the process of evolving student opportunity. But access alone doesn’t yield results. What does access give you? Information. Resources. Raw inputs. Bricks with which to build. Lear…

January 17, 2018

NETWORKING

NEW #CiscoChat Podcast: Enterprise Software Management Made Easy

What makes managing software so hard? As someone charged with leading your organization’s digital transformation, you’ve had your fair share of setbacks. In fact, you’ve probably seen almost all the ways transformation can become mired in complication: Issues with contract terms, compliance, and lic…

January 11, 2018

NETWORKING

Why Digital Success Depends on the Right Network

Many of us often gravitate to the “bargain”.  We’re intrigued by one-day only deals.  However, when it comes to long-term purchases, we’re typically guided by quality, brand, and safety.  We don’t want to “go cheap” when building a house or buying a car.  We recognize the importance of a strong foun…

January 11, 2018

INNOVATION

Cisco and Cloud4Wi: Unlocking Wi-Fi’s Full Potential

As brick and mortar businesses transform themselves in the new digital economy, Wi-Fi is becoming a fundamental building block for success. Wi-Fi is ubiquitous and customers are usually eager to take advantage of available Wi-Fi connectivity. It’s a perfect opportunity to unlock the full potential o…

January 9, 2018

SMALL BUSINESS

Is Your SMB Network Digital Transformation Ready?

The demands on SMB networks have never been greater. The explosion in mobility demand and cloud computing is impacting enterprises of all sizes, including SMB’s. And these changes are necessitating that SMBs refresh their network infrastructure for digital transformation (DX). While SMBs have employ…

December 21, 2017

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

How Digital Giving Is Improving People’s Lives

Digital transformation is impacting nearly every industry and aspect of our lives. At this time of year, when our thoughts and actions turn toward giving, I want to show how digital giving is improving people’s lives around the world. Digital Giving Data Points According to the 2016 Global NGO Onlin…

December 12, 2017

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Digital Age Takes Over: Top 5 Predictions for Reshaping Value in 2018 and Beyond

Welcome to 2018. My predictions consider what’s happening in technology — and how technology is changing society and business. 1. The Internet of Trust Takes Center Stage By 2020, up to 50 billion devices will connect to the Internet of Things (IoT), generating data and analytics in support of autom…