software defined
The ISR Family Expands SD-WAN Security and LTE Support
By now you most likely already know the benefits of implementing a software-defined WAN (SD-WAN). It’s no wonder 95% of enterprises surveyed by IDC expect to use SD-WAN within 24 months1. Did you know, however, that SD-WAN could help lower your WAN costs by 38% over 5 years? Recent IDC customer inte…
Cisco HyperFlex Climbs to Leader Status in Forrester Wave™ Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Q3 2018
I’m excited to report that Cisco HyperFlex has been named as a new leader in the Forrester Wave™ Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Q3 2018 report. Climbing to the ranks of a leader validates the hard work that has gone into the development and our continuous delivery of innovations to enhance Hy…
Expert Tips on How to Speed Your Journey to a Future Network
By now, you’ve heard about the new network capabilities we launched yesterday. With the reinvention of the network – from the ground up – we’re empowering companies to securely and confidently move at digital speed to create real competitive advantage. The impact of IoT, cloud and mobility on…
Cisco HyperFlex – Customers Embracing Real Hyperconvergence
Customers are very good at sorting through hype. In the past couple of weeks Cisco, along with other vendors, has introduced new hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)products. The competition has heated up and customers expect more substance in these systems – not just hype. They want products that de…
Fast IT Workshop #4 – Innovative Infrastructure Management: Challenges and Opportunities
As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to provide a programmable infrastructure that can dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog series explores how responsive infrastructure helps IT leaders succeed. The first post in this series, by…
Summary: Fast IT Workshop #3- What Fast IT Means for Service Providers
As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to provide a programmable infrastructure that can dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog series explores how responsive infrastructure helps IT leaders succeed. The first post in this series, by…
Fast IT Workshop #3 – What Fast IT Means for Service Providers
As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to provide a programmable infrastructure that can dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog series explores how responsive infrastructure helps IT leaders succeed. Today’s post discusses how service…
Fast IT Workshop #2 – Roadmap to Fast IT
As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to provide a programmable infrastructure that can dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog series explores how responsive infrastructure helps IT leaders succeed. This post will discuss what IT lea…
Fast IT Workshop #1: Beyond SDN _ Expanding the Conversation
As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog series explores how responsive and programmable infrastructure helps IT leaders succeed. Today’s post highlights how Fast IT, a new model of IT, encompas…