IoT

February 17, 2015

PERSPECTIVES

IoT, The Oppressed Project

IoT, The Oppressed Project We are now in the era of IoT “Internet of Things”. It’s a concept that not only has the potential to impact how we live but also how we work. And as things become more connected, people become more concerned about their security and privacy. I have gone through a lot of te…

February 17, 2015

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Can the IoE Save Lives? Connected Bra Could Predict Cancer

At Cisco, we often talk about the power of the Internet of Everything– to reduce traffic congestion, to refresh our refrigerators, to make our everyday lives more convenient. But now, the Internet of Everything is saving lives. In 2012 alone, more than 1.7 million women were diagnosed with breast ca…

February 13, 2015

NETWORKING

Developer Network (DevNet) showcases new applications using Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) at Cisco Live Milan 2015

Have you ever been slaving away at work all day, yet somebody asks, “Where have you been, I have been looking for you all day and by the way, have you seen James?” Well, CMX (Connected Mobile Experience) along with a cool mobile app can tackle those questions and more. To start, Cisco Connected Mobi…

February 13, 2015

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Putting Cisco Entrepreneurs in Residence into High Gear: More Startup Innovations for the Internet of Everything

Cisco’s leadership in the emerging market for the Internet of Everything (IoE), Smart Cities and Big Data/analytics rests on our ability to harness the technologies and business models of our global partner ecosystem – especially those of early-stage startups who are building truly disruptive capabi…

February 11, 2015

SECURITY

Cisco Annual Security Report 2015: Secure Access for Defending Against Threats

Cisco recently published their Annual Security Report (ASR) for 2015 and there was quite a bit of interesting information on what happened in 2014, but also trends for 2015. We saw the rise in the number of highly publicized attacks in 2014 and the fact that C-Level Executives are under a lot of pre…

February 6, 2015

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

IoT’s Prominence at Cisco Live Milan

The Internet of Things (IoT) was a hot topic at Cisco Live last week in Milan. I got to spend a lot of time with customers, partners, and developers, and came home impressed by the tremendous focus on IoT applications. There is an enormous amount of energy directed at building on the foundation Cisc…

February 4, 2015

MANUFACTURING

Connected Manufacturing at CiscoLive Milan

I just got back from a fantastic week at Cisco Live in Milan.  We had a packed ‘Cisco Connected Manufacturing’ pavilion at the event, showcasing the latest in demonstrations and industrial solutions for both customers and partners. The centerpiece of the demos was how manufacturers can leverage tech…

February 4, 2015

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Internet of Everything Targets Breast Cancer in “Detected” Documentary

This year, more than 1.6 million estimated new cancer cases will be diagnosed in America alone. Worldwide, it’s predicted there will be more than 23.6 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year by 2030, if recent trends continue. At Cisco, our global family of more than 74,000 employees feels the…

February 3, 2015

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Why We Need Diverse Perspectives in IoT – Experience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison IoT Lab

We need to create more effective mechanisms for attracting and engaging a diverse group of students in technology.  In my work as an educator and collaborator with leading companies in a variety of industries, I have noticed a trend: that including women, minorities, and those pursuing non-STEM disc…