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December 5, 2017

CLOUD

Kubernetes: Industry Transformation 10 Years in the Making

We’ve come a long way as an industry in last 10 years.  As I travel to #KubeCon in Austin, I’m reflecting back on what has changed. 10 years ago, I ran an independent research group called the IT Process Institute, and was lead researcher on a study designed to identify change, config, release best…

December 4, 2017

DATA CENTER

UCS Director – A Strategic IaaS Evolution

Cisco is committed to enhancing UCS Director, our private cloud platform for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and a key component of our converged infrastructure solutions. The product roadmap is designed to complement Cisco’s long-term infrastructure management strategy that includes Cisco Inters…

November 30, 2017

GOVERNMENT

The Formula for Making the Smart City Dream a Reality

It has been an extremely busy and exciting month for us. Our secure data platform was officially renamed to Cisco Kinetic for Cities. We collaborated with Ferrovial to deliver a dynamic waste collection project in Granada, Spain. Chuck sat down with the Wall Street Journal to discuss our smart citie…

November 30, 2017

INNOVATION

To Save Tomorrow: The Future of Work Is Ours To Create

I began this comic book series with the idea that creating a science fiction prototype would be a useful tool in imagining—and planning for—the Future of Work. I have found it helpful to envision future scenarios where a mobile, flexible work force collaborates seamlessly with each other and with in…

November 30, 2017

NETWORKING

Intuitive Networks Drive Digital Success

Today, having the right IT network is more critical than ever, as it has become the cornerstone of business digital success or failure.  Without a strong, secure network foundation, businesses don’t have the agility or security required to compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Th…

November 30, 2017

PERSPECTIVES

#CiscoChampion Radio, S4|Ep.19: Cisco Spark in VR and Cisco Emerge

#CiscoChampion Radio is a podcast series by technologists for technologists. In this episode we’re talking to David Reeckmann about Cisco Spark in VR and Cisco Emerge. Get the Podcast Listen to this episode Download this episode (right-click on the episode’s download button) View this episode in iT…

November 30, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

Where there is a whisk, there is a way!

Your will is a strong factor in helping to guide you as you figure out your way in life. For me, as a baker and a Recruitment Coordinator (Global Staffing Administration) lead at Cisco, my motto has become, “Where there is a whisk, there is a way!” I’ve always had a love for food, and baking has be…

November 29, 2017

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Bridging the IoT Computing Gap: Edge Compute, IoT Gateways, and AWS

I’m at AWS re: Invent this week – it’s always an exciting show with fantastic exhibits, compelling presentations, and cutting edge demos. It’s been great to see all that Cisco is doing with AWS, in terms of networking, security, analytics, and management. One of the things we are excited to bring to…

November 28, 2017

LIFE AT CISCO

A Cisconian’s Give Back Adventure Takes Her to Cuba

I am always ready for adventure! Aren’t you? Working for Cisco’s AppDynamics on the Customer Success Team provides me with a sense of continued adventure, and I knew that I wanted to add a bit of unique excitement when I used my annual volunteer hours. (Cisco gives us FIVE days to give back each yea…