SDA
Network automation: offering choices now key
In June 2017, as the Software Defined Networking (SDN) hype-machine was in full-force, I wrote a blog that targeted the various options that existed for customers looking to dive into the world of network automation. More specifically, I discussed Cisco’s approach to SDN and automation that offers o…
Cisco leads intent-based networking over the competition
It’s not surprising that networks are getting bigger, more business critical and more challenging to operate, especially when considering the impact of cloud, mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). The consequence? Traditional ways of designing, deploying and manag…
Better Security with Trusted Access
Better. As we think about security in 2019, let’s consider the theme for this year’s RSA Conference: Better But as RSAC asks, what defines better? It is better security tools? Better threat intelligence, Better machine learning classifiers? Yes. And more. Much like RSAC suggests, bet…
Life as Cisco’s Chief Stroopwafel Officer
Sometimes the biggest impact comes from the simplest, sweetest offer. How does one become Chief Stroopwafel Officer at Cisco? For me, it was a position I already owned. My mentors have always taught me that my personal brand is important, so that when people see me and meet me – they will have some…
A Year’s Worth of Intent-based Networking Innovation
525,600 minutes. An iconic Broadway anthem immortalized this number as the total number of minutes in a year. At Cisco, we have spent many of these last 525,600 minutes developing, innovating and working together with customers and partners to help advance their Intent-based networking journeys. …
The Network Intuitive put to the test
Back in January 2018 I wrote a blog post about the inroads I was making in discovering what the network intuitive is, and setting up Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) for Cisco Live Europe in Barcelona. I also promised I’d come back with an…
#CiscoChat Podcast: Take the Complexity Out of Your Network with Software-Defined Access
Cisco Live EMEA may have just concluded, but IT insights continue to pour in from across the pond in Barcelona. The latest? It’s all about attaining enterprise network ease — with the power of Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). As you are probably aware, enterprise networks have become much more c…
The Momentum of Cisco’s Software Defined-Access Continues
As networks grow, so does the complexity that comes with adding new applications and on-boarding new devices—including IoT—all while delivering a more secure network. Add to that challenge the drive to transform the network to deliver new innovative services and applications while providing the best…
#TheGrubbCast, Episode 1: How Unified Access Helps Us Respond to Changing Workforce Models
Jim Grubb talks to Jeff McLoughlin, Principal TME, Cisco Enterprise Switching & Wireless, about the value adds of SDA (efficiency, automation, scalability, security) and what they mean for network operations now and in the future. Guest Star In the pilot episode of The Grubb Cast I introduced my…