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Data is already a first-class citizen in many enterprises. Today, data is used to derive insights, influence decisions, automate and optimize operational efficiency. The above can be done by deterministic rules and policies or using Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) wherein patterns…

“You can’t ever quit Cisco because then you would lose all those cool friends” – Edward J. Fontaine, age 8 It has always been extremely important to me that my son sees the work I do. That he knows while Daddy works hard, so too does Mommy. It is one of the main reasons I jump at any chance to bring…

This year’s Kubecon + CloudNativeCon Europe conference is just around the corner and Cisco will be there. Many may know Cisco as a networking company. And, more recently as provider of the popular UCS and HyperFlex compute platforms. But over the past several years software, services, and security h…

When it comes to multicloud, containers are one of the most compelling technologies to emerge over the past few years. Containers offer new potential by making it possible for applications to start faster and use less memory, provide a consistent development environment, and run anywhere. However, c…

MPLS+SDN+NFV World Congress – ‘understanding the software defined wave.’ At this annual forum in Paris, France, a group of diverse industry experts gathered to discuss the latest trends in transformative technology, including automation, transforming customer experience, intent-based networking, and…

Kubernetes is a production-grade container orchestration solution that automates management of cloud-native applications. Features that make Kubernetes production-grade include automated rollout and rollback, auto-scaling, and self-healing of containerized applications (among other things). It is ea…

I decided to come back to Cisco! Why? Well, why NOT is a better question if you ask me! In 2015, I joined Cisco for the first time as a Sales Intern.  Of course, at this point in life I had no idea what to expect – I don’t even recall knowing what Cisco did. I’m sure I had heard of them before as I…

NAB Show – ‘where content comes alive.’ At this premier event for the media, entertainment, and technology industries, the biggest names in broadcasting came together to discuss the latest trends and the future of cable. Consumers of the future (and, in many ways, consumers of today) want better exp…

Over the last few years, cybersecurity without doubt, has emerged as the top of mind concern in Industrial Control Systems (ICS). But, it is the breadth and depth of ransomware attacks in 2017 that has led industries in manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, mining etc. scrambling from what was a…