#DigitalTransformation

Could Blockchain Technology Become the Mainstream Platform for Digital Transactions?

As my colleagues and I engage in our analysis for the Cisco Visual Networking Index, we are always on the look out for new or emerging technologies that have the potential to change network demands or user behaviors. Networks are truly organic infrastructures and many variables can have an impact on…

July 13, 2017

MANUFACTURING

Transforming the Mining Industry with Barrick Gold

Global mining leader Barrick Gold is at the forefront of digital transformation. The organization, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is focused on becoming a 21st century company – a priority that drives Barrick Gold to integrate technology into everything they do. Look no further than Barrick’s re…

June 15, 2017

GOVERNMENT

Moving From CLI to Automation? You Have Choices.

Software Defined Networking (SDN), and the dizzying number of different ways IT organizations define it, continues to be a moving target. However, whatever the definition of SDN is this month, it is clear from talking to customers and seeing how the large web and cloud providers are transforming the…

May 26, 2017

NETWORKING

Is Your Branch Digital Ready?

Today CIOs are stuck in the midst of technology trends. On the one hand, CIOs are under pressure to grow the business by transforming their traditional branch to a digital-ready branch. On the other hand, network admins ask for continued investment in mainstream applications to streamline day-to-day…

Transformation and the New Role of Managed Services

If you are a part of or even peripherally connected to an IT organization or managed services provider, you probably hear the word “transformation” daily, perhaps even more frequently.  Like other well-worn terms such as “Digitization,” “DevOps,” or “Agile,” transformation can mean a lot of differen…

May 2, 2017

CLOUD

Contiv Joins OpenShift Primed; Meet Cisco at Red Hat Summit

We are very excited to share that Contiv is now officially integrated with OpenShift Origin, and OpenShift Container Platform 3.5. Contiv is also joining the OpenShift Primed Program, a technical readiness designation by Red Hat that recognizes Contiv’s integration with OpenShift technology. This in…

How Cisco Digitally Transformed Its Workforce?

Digital transformation starts with people and an organizational culture that’s aligned toward a unified vision of business transformation. Creating a more virtual, collaborative, flexible, and productive workforce is very important to become a digital business. If you are going to attract and retain…

April 18, 2017

GOVERNMENT

The One Thing Your State Needs to Effectively Connect, Collaborate, and Create

The Internet of Things continues to enable digital transformation for cities, counties and states across America. As a result, residents are reaping a variety of benefits such as improved parking and traffic, enhanced safety due to lighting and cameras, and shortened emergency response times thanks…

April 14, 2017

FINANCIAL SERVICES

April 18th #CiscoChat: With cybercrime on the rise, is your financial institution secure?

As more and more businesses make the shift to digital, questions of cybersecurity continue to arise. This is especially true in industries that have a lot at stake — industries like financial services. As digital transformation rapidly takes hold, how can financial services companies keep up? What c…