As the landscape evolves, so must the enterprise backbone

Most organizations today take advantage of cloud services. From software as a service (SaaS) to infrastructure as a service (IaaS), these cost-effective solutions help accelerate business and offer new opportunities for innovation. Within the Cisco network, we’ve seen an impact from changing traffic patterns as our clients adopt...

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Webex Meetings June 2020 Update: Transcriptions, Background Blur and Mobile Grid View

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Webex Meetings Updates June brings some good news, which is something we can all use! This month’s edition will provide you with updates on Webex Assistant, blurred backgrounds, and VDI support as well as insights to improved user experience with Webex Meetings on desktop and mobile. We are...

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When it comes to security, how many vendors is too many?

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How many security vendors do you have in your environment? 10? 25? 50? Are you finding this number manageable, or is it difficult to monitor and maintain solutions from so many different companies? And what about security alerts? Are you able to investigate all the alerts you’re receiving,...

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Tips on How to Host a Great Virtual Event

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Hosting a Virtual Event with Webex Events Let’s face it… hosting a virtual event can sound pretty daunting. But don’t stress, we are here to help! Let’s pretend the big day is right around the corner and so far, you’ve scheduled your virtual event/webinar with Webex Events and...

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Meeting the Network Requirements of NVMe Storage with Cisco Nexus 9000 and ACI

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One of the interesting things about working with Cisco’s high-end data center switches is seeing how well they adapt to new challenges.  We put a lot of engineering and R&D into products like the Nexus 9000, and for us it’s not just “faster and denser and more reliable.” ...

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Enabling Cisco Enterprise Calling from Microsoft Teams and Slack Messaging

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Strategic Alliances and Integrations Enable Comprehensive Calling, Meetings, and Messaging Capabilities In my role as a product manager here at Cisco, I regularly talk to customers about their collaboration environments. One question I get asked is what they can do to bring together collaboration tools from different vendors…...

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Cisco SD-WAN Soars Towards SASE with Simple, Secure and Scalable Innovations

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The world is changing, and the workforce is changing with it. The move to distributed teams, telework and pop-up clinics has only accelerated the path to cloud adoption that customers have been on the past few years. IT professionals surveyed by ESG say that half of the workforce...

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Cisco is Identified as a Leader in Aragon’s Globe for Intelligent Contact Center 2020

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Driving Business Growth for Customers with the Intelligent Contact Center Over the past year, Cisco has been advancing our contact center portfolio to help our customers drive business growth and competitive differentiation.  We’ve launched Webex Contact Center in multiple geographies, and recently introduced Webex Contact Center Enterprise, a...

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Workspaces in Control Hub— What’s in it for you?

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Optimize your Workspace Through Control Hub As announced at Cisco Live, we have introduced a new range of intelligent features in Control Hub under the new Workspaces tab. This will revolutionize the way IT, facilities, and HR work together, making the transition back to the office as seamless...

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6 Essential Elements of Your Managed Detection and Response Lifecycle – Part 2

This is Part 2 of our series on developing a managed detection and response strategy. If you missed Part 1, catch up here. In the first part of this blog, we discussed the growing trend of remote work, how organizations have adapted to new working styles, and how...

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Webex Cloud-Connected UC: Add the Power of Cloud to Your On-Premises UC Systems

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Enabling the Workforce with Cisco Webex Cloud-Connected UC The last ninety days have transformed business operations, globally. Enterprises are adjusting to the new “work from home” reality and are working around the clock to enable their workforce with the tools they need to be successful. Customers and partners...

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Smart Parking: A Cisco IoT Solution with LoRaWAN

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I’m going to give you a behind the scenes look at the architecture of this small, but real, IoT application. It shows an easy way to get a digital output from an analog action. But first, let me introduce you to the problem and solution components. Do you...

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