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Vinccler: Strategy, Incubation and Applications shows up strong at Cisco Live EMEA

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It was a strong start to the new year with an incredible week in Amsterdam, where the gloomy weather was a stark contrast to the excitement and energy of the 16,000 people who came together to talk… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods in South America and the Amazon

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This is the second blog in our three-part series about Cisco Foundation climate grantees working in the Amazon and South America region. You can read our first blog, about how Cisco Foundation… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Investing in partnerships for inclusion and innovation: a spotlight on Astia and Kiva

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The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s par… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Wireless and the CiscoLive Network Operations Center

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It is a privilege to serve in the CiscoLive NOC. Our team of 60 people worked hard to pre-stage, implement, and monitor the event held earlier this month at the RAI Amsterdam. The RAI Amsterdam as… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Showcasing Powerful Private 5G Use Cases at Cisco Live EMEA!

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For those who joined us at Cisco Live! Amsterdam earlier this month, you might not have noticed that the venue featured a Private 5G Network established in partnership with NTT DATA. Spanning two… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Enterprise security: Making hot desking secure and accessible on a global scale

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Making hot desking secure and accessible on a global scale The first rule of interviewing a CISO at the Australian division of Laing O’Rourke is this: You can’t dig deep into use cases or cli… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Where Is DevNet Going Over the Next 10 Years, and Beyond?

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Wow! It’s been 6 months since I wrote my last DevNet 10-year blog , ruminating on the creation and history of Cisco DevNet . Since then, the marking of our 10 year anniversary has exploded with i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Evolution to 5G-Advanced and Beyond: A Blueprint for Mobile Transport

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The rapid rollout of 5G technology has marked a historic milestone in the evolution of mobile connectivity. According to research firm Omdia , 5G subscriptions surged from 1.4 billion in the middle of… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Cost of Not Conducting a Network Infrastructure Risk Assessment: A Costly Gamble

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In today’s ever changing digital world, businesses rely on robust network infrastructures to function efficiently and operate securely. With the rise of cyber threats, however, organizations are at a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Quick and Easy Solution to Lagging 5G Monetization

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Looking for a quick and easy solution to lagging 5G monetization? Here’s a hint: it’s not just about the G. Initially hailed as a global savior, and more recently labeled a disappointment, the rea… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: DevNet Sandbox Has a New Look & Feel

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If you’ve played in the DevNet Sandbox lately, you probably noticed some changes. Well, it’s a lot more than a repaint. It’s a full forklift upgrade. The changes you see are a complete re-fit of the e… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Sustainability 101: What are ecolabels?

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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: Drive Your Cybersecurity Platform Transformation: Lead the Way With SSE

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By shifting from point-solutions to a cybersecurity platform approach, IT and security teams significantly improve their efficiency and security outcomes. Security Service Edge (SSE) projects are… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Using SD-WAN for securing distributed renewable energy

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Renewable energy is a rapidly growing segment of the energy industry. Technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and energy storage are now considered mainstream. However, all of these… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco and Intel Launch Private 5G Innovation Centers

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In an expanded collaboration with Intel, we’re giving partners and customers an exciting opportunity to access three new innovation centers that will serve as test beds for enterprises seeking to e… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Calling, the Cloud, and the New Era of Collaboration

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Migrating to Cloud Calling is a priority for many organizations seeking better visibility, flexibility, and functionality with reduced total cost compared to on-premise Calling—without sacrificing t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Real Deal About ZTNA and Zero Trust Access

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ZTNA hasn’t delivered on the full promise of zero trust Zero Trust has been all the rage for several years; it states, “never trust, always verify” and assumes every attempt to access the network or a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Securing the power grid: Are you ready for NERC CIP’s upcoming mandate?

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A defense-in-depth strategy is one that protects organizations from attacks that bypass the first layer of security controls. It is a well understood concept, and one that has been adopted by most… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: IBM and Cisco: A Powerful Partnership Unveiled at Cisco Live EMEA

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We had the honor of setting the stage at Cisco Live EMEA, where we proudly showcased our strategic partnership between Cisco and IBM during the PSOCX-1756 session. It was a momentous occasion,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: From childhood curiosity to Cisco’s FIFA Women’s World Cup all-female Dream Team

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This blog is by Noor Zafar, a Cybersecurity Cadet Risk Advisory Analyst at Deloitte in Australia and a former member of Cisco’s FIFA Women’s World Cup all-female Dream Team. We’re excited to have Noo… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Network Resilience: Accelerating Efforts to Protect Critical Infrastructure

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As head of the Cisco Trust Office , Matt Fussa leads a global team that partners with government agencies, regulators, and customers to help shape cybersecurity regulation and manage cyber risk. He is… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Organizations increasingly look to observability to solve critical challenges

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Enterprise observability practices: Opportunities, challenges, and the growing role of AIOps Observability is now firmly established in organizations with 78% of enterprises and large midmarket… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Announces Availability of OpenCSMP

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Secure, Scalable Management for Constrained IoT Networks Introduction Millions of IoT devices are being deployed into a range of applications supporting Smart Cities, Smart Grids, Smart… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Driving Sustainability in Solutions: The Cisco-Computacenter Partnership

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Co-Authored by Julie Greene , Cisco Business Development Director, Computacenter Globally, we’re witnessing a surge in interest and initiatives focused on sustainability. Organizations worldwide are r… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Accessing the Power of AI-led Digital Transformation with API Abstraction

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This year, like no other, we will see organizations tap into APIs to sidestep the complexity and cost of developing and maintaining their own AI solutions and models. In pursuit of digital… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Meraki for Government Achieves FedRAMP® Agency Authority to Operate

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We are happy to announce that Cisco Meraki has successfully achieved FedRAMP® agency Authority to Operate (ATO), creating a separate cloud-based platform for U.S. Government entities, including the … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Meeting Financial Regulatory Requirements with Duo Multi-Factor Authentication

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The global cost of cybercrime in 2023 was set to hit 8 trillion U.S. dollars. The financial industry is a prime target as the rate of ransomware attacks has nearly doubled (64%) since 2021. Financial… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Time to Leverage the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program

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Have you heard about the USDA’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program? In 2023 the U.S. Congress appropriated $60 million to DLT for use by organizations that provide education and h… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Secure Access Accelerates SSE Innovation with AI, User Experience Monitoring, and Identity Intelligence

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In a blog post last December, I said that the business and IT leaders with whom I meet always ask: How can I secure my highly distributed workforce, who gets more varied and decentralized all the… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Fly to Amsterdam with the Cisco Store

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If you’ve ever visited the Cisco Store Tech Lab in San Jose, California, you’ve probably seen how seamlessly Cisco and our partners’ retail technology is integrated into the store. Now, how do we show… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: NIS2 compliance for industrial networks: Are you ready?

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Since the European Union (EU) signed the second version of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive in December 2022, there has been a real frenzy all around Europe about it. NIS2 is now… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Agniane Stealer: Information stealer targeting cryptocurrency users

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The Agniane Stealer is an information-stealing malware mainly targeting the cryptocurrency wallets of its victims. It gained popularity on the internet starting in August 2023. Recently, we have… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Award-Winning Centralized Platform Helps Unlock Value Through Simplicity

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From work style to vehicle choice, hybrid has become the new norm. In fact, we are surrounded by use cases that need a hybrid approach to problem solving. And as we all know, networks are evolving.… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Enhanced Cybersecurity with Cisco Secure Endpoint and Vulnerability Management

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Organizations these days face the daunting challenge of effectively prioritizing and responding to security risks and incidents. The combination of Cisco Secure Endpoint and Cisco Vulnerability… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Managed Services Surge: Insights from Cisco Live EMEA

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Cisco Live EMEA 2024 is now in the books—what an incredible four days! The atmosphere was alive with the anticipation of the innovation and opportunity that lies ahead of us. Our partners are i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Leverage the Power of a Cloud Operating Model to Streamline IT Operations

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In the evolving landscape of technology, businesses are navigating through an increasingly complex environment. With a surge in hybrid work, increasing focus on digital experiences, rapid migration… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Secure Network Analytics 7.5.0 Launch

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Firewall Logs Integration, Expanded Response Management, and Other Enhancements Secure Network Analytics (SNA) Release 7.5.0 is generally available as of January 22, 2024. All current customers are … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Security and AI Innovation: Creating New Opportunities for Partner Growth

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I’m on the heels of another incredible week of Cisco events—this time with our customers and partners at Cisco Live EMEA . My main takeaways for partners: we’re driving new security opportunities for y… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Bridging the Digital Divide with Subscriber Edge

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This is Part I of a three-blog series on solutions to overcome challenges associated with bridging the digital divide.    Bridging the digital divide has been a longstanding top priority for c… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Experience DISTRIBUTECH 2024 with Cisco

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For more than a decade, Cisco has participated at DISTRIBUTECH International , the premier annual event for utilities, technology providers, and industry leaders in the transmission and distribution… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The We Are Cisco Singers: The Power of Authenticity and Connection

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Being yourself is something that, for me, is key to being successful. One of the things that I love the most about working at Cisco is that I can be my true self. During the day, I’m a Business O… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Tune In: Simplifying Network Automation with NetGru

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How to be a network engineer in the age of automation I’ve been involved with network engineering for the better part of 20 years now and I’ve observed massive changes in the industry during those two… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Revolutionizing Fan Engagement: Cisco’s High-Density WiFi Transforms Stadium Experiences

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In the electrifying realm of sports stadiums, where every cheer, roar, and momentous play unfold, Cisco’s High-Density WiFi emerges as the unsung hero, reshaping the very fabric of fan experiences. L… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Co-Selling Made Simple: Activate

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In my last blog Co-Selling Made Simple, you may have read about the major shift in the market indicating that a majority of Information Technology (IT) spend is now being influenced by new customer… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Introducing Cisco Breach Protection Premier

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It’s increasingly difficult to defend your organization from cyberattacks, especially as attackers evolve their approaches with new tactics to evade detection and use generative AI to become more a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Honoring Cisco Designated VIPs at Cisco Live Amsterdam 2024

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Every Cisco Live, we have the opportunity to meet our esteemed Cisco Designated VIPs in person. It is o ne of the most significant highlights for the Cisco Learning Network’s community managers and… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco and Megaport Simplify Cloud Networking with Pay-As-You-Go Model

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In the ever-evolving world of digital connectivity, Cisco continues to pave the way with innovative solutions not just centered around technological advances, but also around how those advances can… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

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Today, Cisco announced that it joined more than 200 of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative to support the d… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Converging On-Premises & Cloud Network Security Into a Unified Hybrid Strategy

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At Cisco, virtually all customers I’ve met with have a cloud presence — regardless of the size of their industry. While each one of these organizations has their own unique journey, infrastructure, an… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source