Security in Utilities: an architectural approach for partners.

When we talk about Utilities, we usually refer mainly to the companies that supply electricity to business and residential consumers. However, there are several other types of Utilities including Water, Gas and Waste Management companies just to name a few. All of them face the same types of...

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Improved performance and pay-as-you-go in Microsoft Azure

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According to a recent IDC survey 85% of organizations are evaluating or using the public cloud1. As customers begin deploying workloads in the public cloud having a high-performing solution that allows them to securely extend their on-premises network to the cloud is critical. The Cisco CSR 1000V is...

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The Legacy Continues with a Modern Classic

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With the ISR 900 Series, Cisco continues a 26 year pedigree. 1993 was a much simpler time. A gallon of gas cost $1.16. The Space Shuttle was still flying. Beanie Babies were launched. Intel introduced the Pentium processor to power Windows 3.1. Jurassic Park and Mrs. Doubtfire were...

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Cisco DNA Center Network Automation with Template Programmer API – Part 1

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Using APIs to apply templates to network devices Cisco DNA center provides Day0 to Day-N support for network device automation. This blog looks at one aspect of automation, the template programmer. Specifically, it covers the API’s used to apply templates to network devices. Template programmer uses the velocity...

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Performance, Scale, and Flexibility for Accelerating AI / ML

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A famous line: “I feel the need–the need for speed!” When I talk to data scientists, they often express the same sentiment. Charged with the responsibility of mining value out of numerous data sources, they often feel that they need ever more speed to do their jobs quickly....

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Forrester’s Zero Trust or Gartner’s Lean Trust?

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Zero trust is misnamed There’s been many management approaches that include the “Zero” term. In shipping, there was “Zero Inventory”. In manufacturing, there was “Zero Defects”. In environmental planning, there’s “Zero Waste”. So, it’s not surprising that the security industry has adopted “Zero Trust” or its “Zero Trust...

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The Next Netflix of the SD-WAN Blockbuster: Cisco SD-WAN Security

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Much like Blockbuster Video, who paid a final late fee, most SD-WAN vendors will soon pay for ignoring the market’s demand for security integrated within their SD-WAN appliances. The video rental business was a thriving industry in the early 80s and Blockbuster Video was its undisputed leader. Through...

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Discover Meraki APIs for Location Analytics, Cameras, and Network Health

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Meraki wireless networks and security cameras are deployed in large numbers of retail outlets, hotels, campuses, and enterprises. Meraki wireless networks connect many business-critical devices, including Point-of-Sales devices, and provide internet connectivity to visiting customers. The Meraki camera provides reliable security with local and remote live viewing capabilities...

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Localization: 6 tips for success

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Software localization is often an afterthought instead of being embedded into projects from the start. In 2017, we started a localization project for the software-fulfillment process in our Tokyo office. The regional team had approached us because partners and end customers were having a “broken” user experience—from commerce...

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Planning Your Cloud Communications Migration: Connectivity And Network Service Options

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Layer 1 and 2 Access Connectivity Type In the ISO (International Standards Organization) data connectivity model, Layer 1 and 2 represent the physical and data layers. The most common Layer 1 physical connectivity are copper, fiber, and radio frequencies. This layer includes both the wiring and switching equipment....

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Cisco Mobility Express and Cisco Umbrella – Security Simplified!

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We’ve had a few busy months with our Cisco Mobility Express solution. How busy? Following in this trend of new innovations, I am excited to share another key enhancement to the Mobility Express solution: Cisco Umbrella integration with Mobility Express via the latest AireOS 8.8.111.0 release. With today’s...

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