enterprise networks

Just over a year ago, David McGrew, one of Cisco’s fellows, walked into my office to brief me on a project he was working on. The next 45 minutes were pretty unforgettable. He explained to me that he and his team had discovered how to solve one of the biggest challenges in network security: They had…

For over 30 years, Cisco has built the fundamental technology that has driven the rise and growth of the internet. New industries, new companies, new jobs and new experiences have resulted from technologies that have become a seamless part of our lives, and I’m incredibly proud of our contribution t…

One of the things I value most about Cisco Partner Connection week is the in-depth conversations I get to have with many of our top partners across the globe. I heard from many of you about the customer conversations you are having about operational efficiency, risk management, and customer and work…

For years, PowerPoint has dominated the solution selling scene, but the age of static slide presentations seems to be coming to close. Today, prospects and customers demand more. They want to see solutions in action. While PowerPoint provides a solid basis for introducing and discussing things like…

During the many events I attend each year, we hear one consistent piece of feedback from Cisco partners: to get a better understanding of the solutions that will make them more profitable. The great news? Opportunities are limitless, particularly in our three core focus areas – security, data center…

It’s just two weeks to Cisco Live, Berlin – and time to plan how you get the most out of the event and learn how to thrive in the new digital world. There is a deluge of information on digital transformation – it can be mind-boggling. So, the Technical Services team has developed a series of i…

In the summer of 2012, I was asked to pick up a high profile project with time restrictions for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch (BAML). The brief was to implement a mobile phone recording solution for UK traders to comply with UK’s FSA rules on mobile call recording for financial institutions. Part of…

#CiscoChampion Radio is a podcast series by Cisco Champions as technologists. Today we’re discussing Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA). Get the Podcast Listen to this episode Download this episode (right-click on the episode’s download button) View this episode in iTunes Cisco Guest Tim Szi…

This past week, the Republican National Convention took place in Cleveland and on Monday, the Democratic National Convention will kick off in Philadelphia. During this time, both cities are transformed, with thousands of political leaders and eager participants flying in from around the country to c…