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7 for 2017: A Look Back on a Big Year for Networking
7 for 2017: A Look Back on a Big Year for Networking
If this year is a sign of things to come, I cannot be more excited and confident in our continued innovation in 2018. I guarantee you’ll see us continue to lead the industry forward.
Dec. 21, 2017
Simplifying Networks through Segment Routing
Simplifying Networks through Segment Routing
Many Service Providers are moving to Segment Routing because it allows the network to differentiate the way it delivers applications with unmatched simplicity and scalability. Are you part of this digital transformation?
Sept. 27, 2017
MPLS+SDN+NFV World Congress 2017: Where The Rubber Meets The Road
MPLS+SDN+NFV World Congress 2017: Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Industry experts, operators and vendors present real use cases and technology demos to demonstrate what works, and what does not, for real deployments in live networks.
March 8, 2017
Let’s Talk Simply About SD-WANs, Shall We?
Let’s Talk Simply About SD-WANs, Shall We?
If “talk nerdy to me” were to be elevated to an art form, then at Cisco, we’re Rembrandt! Following a recent article suggesting that our naming
Aug. 9, 2016
Enterprise NFV Fundamentals
Enterprise NFV Fundamentals
Enterprise NFV is focused on bringing this SDN style functionality to your branch office capabilities. Any large enterprise is thinking like a service provider these days because the IT department (or whatever you might call it now) are providing business critical functions. The faster it can be done, the more it can be used and at the lowest cost..the better.
March 8, 2016
NFV Is Not Just For Service Providers
NFV Is Not Just For Service Providers
What comes to mind when you hear the term Network Functions Virtualization(NFV)?  Until recently, at least in my mind, the answers were ‘Service
Feb. 15, 2016
Digital Vortex Part 2: Key Tenets of a Digital Business Network
Digital Vortex Part 2: Key Tenets of a Digital Business Network
Yesterday was “Back to the Future Day.” Michael J. Fox had a glimpse into his futuristic world. What if you too had the same capability? Imagine this: you’re an astronaut...
Oct. 22, 2015
Digital Vortex: How Not to Be the 40% That Will Fail!
Digital Vortex: How Not to Be the 40% That Will Fail!
At least 40% of businesses will fail at staying digitally agile. Among 941 business leaders in 12 industries surveyed, 43% percent...
Sept. 8, 2015
An SD-WAN Bill of Rights
An SD-WAN Bill of Rights
In my last blog post, I talked about the business outcomes customers are looking...
Aug. 27, 2015
Proving the Value of SD-WAN
Proving the Value of SD-WAN
In a recent TechTarget survey, it was noted that despite the hypes about numerous benefits of SD-WAN – one of which is the ability to create a hybrid WAN
July 13, 2015
Bringing Software-Defined Networking to the WAN
Bringing Software-Defined Networking to the WAN
Today, I am pleased to announce that we will be showcasing the  Cisco Intelligent WAN (IWAN) Application for the APIC-EM controller with early adopter
June 2, 2015
Upcoming Technology Trends at Cisco Live
Upcoming Technology Trends at Cisco Live
Cisco Live in San Diego is right around the corner. It’s the place to be to meet with people, learn and to stay current with the technology trends of the
May 22, 2015