Wi-Fi 6

One of the most satisfying aspects of working at Cisco is tackling a thorny problem of engineering or computational science, and seeing your work reflected in a global standard or a shipping product within a few years. In wireless networking in particular, we have teams on the leading edge of resear…

Most everyone agrees that wireless technology is a key pillar of the Internet of Things. Exactly which wireless technology is a different story. Opinions may vary from enterprises, to service providers or vendors, but one size does not fit all. The best wireless technology is the one that addresses…

Cisco welcomes the European Commission’s new strategy released today on Shaping Europe’s Digital Future. The Commission’s focus on bringing digital into Europe’s mainstream economy and society is a powerful way to restore our global technological leadership and ensure the digital transformation is i…

Today, Cisco’s Annual Internet Report (AIR) was published – setting out the trends that will define our global communication networks for the next five years. As the European Commission sets out its strategy for a Europe “fit for the Digital Age,” the report provides insights into how the technology…

Manufacturing sites are dangerous places to work. In addition to the human cost, workplace injuries in manufacturing have severe business implications such as downtime, insurance, legal and regulatory costs. It is no surprise then that improving worker safety through digitization is a top priority f…

If you’re looking for Wi-Fi 6 access points that are certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA), your search is over. Cisco has them! Recently the WFA deemed that the Cisco Catalyst 9115 and 9120 Access Points have met the required criteria and were officially granted the Wi-Fi 6 certificate. The two acc…

If you’re one of the thousands that are going to be descending on Barcelona at the end of January for Cisco Live! Europe, you’re going to be in for an excellent time. But you probably already know that. If you’re a Cisco Live! rookie, you’re wondering what Cisco has in store for you. The answer is t…

Before we march forward with 5G and Wi-Fi6, it’s good to pause and look back at how we got here. The Catalyst 6500 Series of campus switches, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary, will soon be coming to its end of life after 1 million chassis and hundreds of millions of ports shipped.  It was,…

It seems that every day brings a new development to IoT. Our customers are trying to figure out how new products and new technologies can help their business and overcome the complexities of IoT.  They often tell me that there is so much information out there, that it is difficult to know what or wh…