digitization

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…

Digital transformation, digital business, digitization, digital disruption. There are countless ways to phrase it, but it boils down to this. When digital technologies enable new business models, that’s digital transformation. Digital factory initiatives are generating incredible business outcomes,…

Cyber threats have changed radically with the evolution of technology. Yet as threats continue to mount, many enterprises are still relying on yesterday’s cyber protection methods, technology infrastructure, and cultural ethos as the foundations for their modernization efforts. While IT digitization…

  “Great companies do many things, but one theme I heard over and over is: ‘Great companies honor their past.'” – Ron Ricci   This was the welcome message and theme of the day during the dedication ceremony of the new Cisco Heritage exhibit, #CiscoHeritage.  Where i…

In our era of digital revolution, speed is the name of the game. From the rapid release of innovative products, solutions, and ideas to the constant emergence of new business possibilities, things are moving fast. Staying competitive in today’s marketplace means always being ready to seize opportuni…

The world is becoming more digital at an unprecedented pace. We are blessed to be living in one of the biggest inflection points not only in the business world but also in human history. Companies with digital-ready networks today are growing revenue, profits and customer retention 2 to 3 times more…

Digital transformation is creating new business models, new customer experiences and improving workforce experience. It is changing the way we work, live and play. It involves connecting millions of endpoints and disparate types of data sources.  In the digital era, businesses are becoming more dyna…

IT has evolved from running and maintaining traditional infrastructures, to a broader role of delivering new business outcomes. Enter Hybrid IT, which recognizes that where workloads run is just one small part of an entire IT infrastructure. More than just hybrid cloud, it’s a strategy that blends c…

As Chief Digital Officer for Cisco, nothing is more important to my work than listening to and understanding our customers. Digital disruption is a strategy driven by the voice of the customer and it means you must listen more intently than ever before. This is why I hosted the March Cisco Beat—our…