security

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Next week we’ll reveal part 2. Manufacturers who are better at connecting factory systems with enterprise networks undoubtedly create a more agile, efficient, flexible and profitable business, as exemplified in a recent case study we had with Daimler Truck N…

You’re headed into the office, and your mind is on everything you need to finish today. Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day! It’s a good thing you’ve gotten an early start this morning… But as you approach the office, you notice something strange: Are all of the blinds closed?…

Time is valuable. And it never feels like we have enough of it. Learn how to save time, make more money, reach more customers, and stay connected. Seem impossible? It’s not!   Service contracts are a time and money succubus. But they don’t have to be. Tracking thousands of services contra…

The best way to succeed is to identify how to fail, then adapt accordingly. So, here’s how to lose: Focus on technology, not psychology. 2. Think that cyber security is an IT-only problem. 3. Believe that an air gap will save you. We live in a connected world and that’s not about to change. Actual…

This year’s Mobile World Congress was a hive of all things… well, mobile. There was much to ponder for service providers looking to stay at the cutting edge with the latest tech and solutions. Here are the five hottest topics from the event. 5G Ready or not, 5G’s one of the key themes around all th…

This past week, the Republican National Convention took place in Cleveland and on Monday, the Democratic National Convention will kick off in Philadelphia. During this time, both cities are transformed, with thousands of political leaders and eager participants flying in from around the country to c…

Hello! My name is Kevin Wood, and I am a retail business architect here at Cisco for both Retail and Hospitality. I have done a lot of work providing security to retailers – one of the most vulnerable industries in the world today. We all know that staying ahead of security threats is a dynamic and…

Cybersecurity provides the foundation for innovation in a modern hospital; it is the underlying capability that enables the safe sharing of information. The free availability of information, where and when it is needed, is a powerful force for enabling new, more effective and efficient models of car…

In an earlier blog, I shared my excitement around the opportunity for Cisco to transform ourselves and our customers. This enthusiasm was based on our ability to unleash digital capabilities and innovation across the company. After meeting with hundreds of customers over the past year to help them r…