IoE

February 26, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Ushering in the New Era of Healthcare

I’m not a doctor…but I am a patient. I’m also a keen observer of the world around me—especially when it involves my health. For many healthcare professionals, I believe the recent challenges surrounding the industry have taken some of the enjoyment out of their work. Issues such as new and changing…

February 25, 2013

SECURITY

Judge for yourself: Taking Dell to task on “holistic” security claims

In case you missed it, Network World’s Ellen Messmer published a rather surprising article on how Dell was going to “trump” Cisco in the information security market as a result of some recent acquisitions. Now certainly Dell is entitled to their beliefs. They’re in a difficult position right now, as…

February 25, 2013

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

For Mobile Carriers, Five Key Trends Promise Pain and Prospects

Mobile carriers face no shortage of pain points as new data streams create unprecedented and staggering amounts of information. But it is important to remember that pain points often arrive in tandem with new opportunities. From my perspective, observing the driving forces shaping the mobile industr…

February 20, 2013

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

The Internet of Everything: Transforming College Education To Align with Business Needs #IoE

As a father of future college students, I’m excited that Cisco’s announcement yesterday about the Internet of Everything (IoE) Economy may finally transform college education to provide graduates with the real-world skills needed by businesses today — and tomorrow. Before I jump too far ahead, let…

February 20, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Capturing B2B Audiences on Valentine’s Day Using #RealTimeMarketing

On February 14th, it’s hard to keep your mind focused on work. If you’re like me, you were wondering if the flowers, candy, and teddy bear you ordered would get delivered to your wife on time, or if the butcher would have any steaks left by the time you made it to the market after work. Frankly the…

February 18, 2013

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

The Possibilities of The Internet of Everything Economy #IoE

The only constant is change – and companies that do not change get left behind. My perspective is that it’s best to accept change as inevitable – to embrace it, lead it, and use it to shape desired outcomes. As I discussed previously, many of today’s leading trends –what I call market transitions –…

February 18, 2013

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Cisco Sizzle – January Edition

Welcome to the Cisco Sizzle! Each month, we’ll be rounding up the best of the best from across our social media channels for your reading pleasure. From the most read blog posts to the top engaging content on Facebook or LinkedIn, catch up on things you might have missed, or on the articles you just…

February 12, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Thanks to IoE, the Next Decade Looks Positively ‘Nutty’

will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas gets the Internet of Everything (IoE). “Everywhere we go in the world, the things that we come across aren’t intelligent. Like this wall that I’m looking at, it’s just separating the room from the other side. In actuality, that wall should b…