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Vinccler: New Technology for an Old Industry – Coffee and Conversations podcast

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A few weeks ago our mining experts sat down with Danny Vicente from Cisco’s Coffee and Conversations to discuss what is taking place in the mining industry. In this episode Roland Plett and Bruce F… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Achieving Operational Simplicity with a Network Platform Approach

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For today’s IT teams, managing distributed users, devices, applications, and workloads is not an easy task—especially when these disparate elements often connect across multiple infrastructures, as we… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Sustainability: From Strategy to Reality

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There’s no questioning the importance of sustainability, and IT leaders at organizations of all sizes are working to understand the impact. We sat down with IT leaders to get answers on what they are … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco and Hitachi Vantara Simplify Hybrid Cloud Adoption with New IaaS and Flexible Consumption Options

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The goal of any technology or engineering team is to build products that make life easier for their end-users. That’s especially true in the world of IT. Against the backdrop of rising cloud costs, p… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Breaking the code: new models for today’s outcome-based partnerships

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Everyone loves the movies. But whether we go out or stay in, we’re relying on countless, mostly invisible pieces of technology that create and coordinate our every experience. The theater complex w… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Charting the path to a sustainable future with AI for energy efficiency

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You can’t greenwash AI. In 2024, organizations will have greater clarity and insights into achieving sustainability outcomes. In 2024, measurable commitments to sustainability have become table s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Beyond the Race: An Ironman Journey of Endurance, Inclusion, and Growth

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We woke up in the stillness of predawn, driven by our year-long commitment and unwavering dedication. That’s because we’re not just Cisconians. We’re swimmers, cyclists, runners, and on the brink of… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: What’s Trending? How about NACs

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Here’s a question: are Network Access Controls (NACs) dead? Recent industry-wide data from Forrester has shown that not only are NACs not dead, but they’re making a comeback of sorts because the tec… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: DevNet: A Decade of Innovation and Community Growth

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Since its launch in 2014, Cisco DevNet has been more than just a platform for developers and IT professionals. It has been a thriving community of like-minded individuals driven by their passion for… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Global Partner Engineering Building Momentum into 2024

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As we stride confidently into 2024, Cisco’s commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial partnership with our esteemed global partners remains unwavering. The past year witnessed the remarkable p… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: E-Rate Update: $4.5 Billion for Discounts Available

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E-rate, also known as the Schools and Libraries Program, is a federal program that provides discounts on services to ensure that schools and Libraries across the United States can receive affordable… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Customer Experience (CX) Sweepstakes at Cisco Live EMEA

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Cisco Live EMEA is quickly approaching! Next week, starting on February 5, we kick things off in Amsterdam. Cisco Customer Experience (CX) has a lot to share at Cisco Live, including all the demos I… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: What’s Coming to Cisco Live Europe 2024 for the Data Center Developer?

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Those thinking of some winter experiences may find Amsterdam in February to be the ideal trip to scratch that itch. Offering all of the city’s best attractions without the peak summertime crowds, F… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Join Customer Experience (CX) for Cisco Live EMEA Demos

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In her blog, Countdown to Cisco Live EMEA , Adele Trombetta, SVP, Cisco Customer Experience (CX) EMEA, mentioned how excited she is for Cisco Live EMEA in just a little more than a week, and I agree.… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The world convenes to discuss AI protections and policies amid growing data asymmetries

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This year we’ll see a movement for responsible, ethical use of AI that begins with clear AI governance frameworks that respect human rights and values. In 2024, we’re at a breathtaking cro… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Meraki Developer Highlights Coming to Cisco Live Amsterdam

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Connect, Code, Create As we eagerly anticipate Cisco Live Amsterdam 2024, one aspect that stands out for technology enthusiasts and developers alike is the array of Meraki developer sessions that… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Navigating the Complex Cybersecurity Landscape: Kyndryl and Cisco’s Innovative Security Edge Services

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I often hear in today’s cybersecurity landscape are “intricate,” “daunting,” and “complex.” However, the fundamental idea behind security is straightforward – safeguard individuals during their i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How Life-Cycle Services Can Help Drive Business Outcomes

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For most organizations, the journey to a digital-first business is not yet complete. While many have implemented new technologies to enable digital capabilities across the business, modernizing IT… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Privacy is a Key Enabler of Trust

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How important is privacy in building and maintaining trust with customers? W hile more than 160 countries have omnibus privacy laws today, business leaders recognize that privacy is more than a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Empowering Future Generations for a Secure Digital Future

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In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring a secure digital future for future generations has become a key concern. Recognizing the digital knowledge gap in the… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Have you ever been inspired by a teacher?

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January 24 is the International Day of Education , celebrating what the United Nations describes as a “fundamental human right” and “the bedrock of societies, economies, and every person’s potenti… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Meet the Nominees for the Cybersecurity Defender of 2024 Award in the EMEA Region

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In cybersecurity, professionals from all backgrounds come together to protect sensitive data and share their knowledge. It takes dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to safeguard critical… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: International Day of Education 2024: Spotlight on Cisco’s Education Non-Profit Partnerships

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The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series is a new series highlighting various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog f… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Ingress security from Cisco Multicloud Defense: Protecting cloud networks and infrastructure against advanced inbound th …

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Digital transformation and the cloud are driving unprecedented innovation and growth. However, the move to the cloud is expanding threat surfaces out beyond the perimeter – often on endpoints, a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Purpose. Partnership. Impact.

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Last month, Cisco announced we exceeded our ten-year goal to positively impact one billion lives – more than one year early. The 1.1 billion lives we’ve changed for the better represent approximately … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Meet ENNA, the New Cisco Enterprise Network Assurance (ENNA) Specialist Certification

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Imagine having visibility into the internet—including cloud and service providers—and being able to measure the impact on your applications, services, and users. Such visibility could help you run you… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: BEAD Funding: Grants Now Available to States and Cisco Customers

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Are you an Internet Service Provider or local government applying for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to acquire telecommunications equipment, Internet and Wi-Fi… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: New M6 based CSW-Cluster Hardware

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This blog is about Cisco Secure Workload on premises platform hardware updates. The cluster hardware comprises of UCS servers and Nexus switches which are required to be upgraded with the EOL cycles… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Driving a Cloud Operating Model in Education

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The pandemic forced schools and universities across the globe to digitize teaching, learning, services and operations. This process, while painful and challenging, created a period of “forced i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Black Hat Europe 2023 NOC: Threat Hunting

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Cisco is a longtime partner of the Black Hat NOC and 2023 was our seventh year supporting Black Hat Europe. Cisco is the Official Mobile Device Management, Malware Analysis and DNS (Domain Name… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Empowering Exceptional Digital Experiences at Cisco Live EMEA

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Cisco Live EMEA is right around the corner, happening 5 February – 9 February 2024 in Amsterdam. It’s shaping up to be a big year for Cisco Full-Stack Observability solutions and we’re excited to show… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Want to Justify Your IT Investments Faster? Measure Business Outcomes.

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Achieving strategic business outcomes in today’s fast-paced digital climate is a key imperative. Digital transformation, better customer experiences, increased productivity, and cost savings are… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Secure Equipment Access wins “IoT Security Innovation of the Year” in the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Awards

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We are thrilled to announce that Cisco Secure Equipment Access was named “IoT Security Innovation of the Year” in the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Awards . As customers are modernizing their industrial net… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How to Use Ansible with CML

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How can Ansible help people building simulations with Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)? Similar to Terraform , Ansible is a common, open-source automation tool often used in Continuous Integration/Continuous… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: 2024 Tech Predictions: Hybrid Collaboration is Here to Stay

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Reflections from the Consumer Electronics Show and predictions for the year in tech At Cisco, we empower people to connect and collaborate with each other from anywhere. From home, the office and… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Come Together Right Now, IT Operations Teams

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Part 6 of the six-part series –  The 2023 Global Networking Trends Report series If you have been reading our blog series around the 2023 Global Networking Trends Report, you may have noticed two rec… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How Wi-Fi 7 Is About to Transform Business As We Know It

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Wireless acts as the front door to a network’s user experience. But with the multitude of wireless devices and things, sometimes the importance of that first impression gets lost. That front door o… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: A Symphony of Network Success: Simplify, Secure, and Scale with Cisco SD-WAN Enhancements

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In the intricate world of networking, delivering a seamless experience is no easy feat. Your network is like an orchestra, where each element assumes the role of a unique instrument—computers, d… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: My Journey with Cisco: A Decade of Growth, Opportunity, and Empowerment

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“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” This quote, attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, perfectly captures how I found myself here, in the extraordinary world of Cisco. I was… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How does technology impact well-being? Cisco and OECD will launch a global study to find out.

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There’s a palpable mix of excitement and caution surrounding this year’s meeting in Davos. You don’t need to spend too much time reflecting on today’s headlines to see that the rapid pace of digital t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Grow and Differentiate Your Business with Expanded Managed Security Solutions

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Digital transformation and new hybrid work models have created a highly distributed and diverse IT landscape. Organizations must run applications on-premises, in public and private clouds, and as… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Using the Knowledge Store on Cisco Observability Platform

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Build custom observability solutions Cisco Observability Platform (COP) enables developers to build custom observability solutions to gain valuable insights across their technology and business… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco’s Commitment to IRC Signpost

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In times of crisis, armed conflict, or natural disasters, people are forced to adapt and make big, life-changing decisions under extreme pressure. Access to timely, accurate, and straightforward… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco wins Manufacturing Solution of the Year award for integrating industrial security with networking

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We are thrilled to announce that Cisco’s unified OT security and networking architecture is named “Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year” in the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Awards. Industrial security ca… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Employee giving and volunteerism drives positive business outcomes

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Cisco was honored last year to win the top spot on People’s 2023 List of Companies That Care , and a key factor was our employee culture of giving back. We’ve been on a multi-year journey to engage our… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Sustainability 101: What are smart grids?

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Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?  Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Harnessing Computer Vision for retail with AI

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In the rapidly evolving retail sector, businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge, increase efficiency, and enhance the customer experience. One technology that’s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Allowed Me To Start My Family, Stress-Free

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Becoming a parent looks different for everyone. Some are blessed for this journey to come swiftly. For others, the road is bumpier and has many pit stops along the way. After all, one in six couples… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source