video conferencing

Staying ahead in today’s competitive markets requires a lot more than improving efficiency of existing organizational processes. It requires a smooth continuum of market intelligence, plus a distributed ability to analyze and act upon it. Above all, this must become the always-on new normal. It’s th…

A perfect storm has been brewing over the last decade and a half. A work day today is not what it was even as recently as at the turn of the century. We’ve experienced a fast pace of growth, technology innovations, and the blurring of lines between work and personal time. Focus on What, Not Where Th…

Earlier this year when I told you our acquisition of Acano was complete I said fasten your seatbelts… I meant it! The newly combined team is on fire and today we’re announcing the availability of our first product to come of this incredible meeting of the minds. And it is pretty awesome. I have alwa…

We’re delighted to share that Cisco has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Group Video Systems for the second year in a row. This is a dynamic time for video and collaboration. Many organizations are evaluating more pervasive deployments and expanding the use cases for video. Amon…

If there’s one thing I can say about the Collaboration Technology Group (CTG), it’s that no one ever seems to sit still. There’s always something new coming along, in the works, and on the roadmap. And with multiple product areas coming together within CTG, it may sometimes feel like a blizzard. On…

My first InfoComm experience proved to be quite insightful, especially regarding the 100+ degree days we faced in Las Vegas! As a booth tour guide, it was interesting to see the parts of the Cisco booth that gained the most attraction. Here are some of my observations from the show: Integrators Prov…

My role has always involved connecting with external partners and suppliers. Not knowing what platforms they used for video conferencing created a challenge, and often resulted in using an audio-only bridge. This meant I couldn’t see the people I was meeting with, and there was no opportunity to sha…

Did you know that 37% of the average employee time is spent in meetings, according to the National Statistics Council?  No matter what you call it – powwow, touch base, huddle up, kick off, walkthrough or update – a meeting is people getting together to share ideas and get things done. It’s just a m…

Imagine a school where students use mobile devices to learn from anywhere at any time. Students can interact face-to-face with classmates around the world. Where students and educators who can’t be present in a classroom can still be part of the class. Educators, superintendents, administrators and…