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Vinccler: Cisco Nexus Insights: Proactive Day 2 Operations

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Today’s complex hybrid cloud environments are often composed of solutions from multiple vendors and spread across multiple locations, making it challenging to smooth out application performance and a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Collaboration Innovation at Enterprise Connect 2024

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What an action-packed week we have had at Enterprise Connect! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with customers and partners as we unveiled a series of groundbreaking collaboration… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Making applications more sustainable with Cisco

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Global greenhouse gas emissions in the tech sector are significant as they are on par or larger than that of the aviation industry . Building applications more sustainably and reducing cloud carbon… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: SD-Routing: Unlock Agility and Efficiency for the Secure WAN Edge

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Many Cisco enterprise customers have decades of Cisco Catalyst routing and security capabilities functioning at branch locations. However, many of their traditional network management solutions can’t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Balancing agility and predictability to achieve major engineering breakthroughs

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In my last blog , I shared the progress we’re making toward building the Cisco Security Cloud , an open, integrated security platform capable of tackling the rigors of securing highly distributed, m… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Securing the LLM Stack

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A few months ago, I wrote about the security of AI models, fine-tuning techniques, and the use of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in a Cisco Security Blog post . In this blog post, I will… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Wins CRN 5-Star Award for the 13th Year Straight

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This week marks the release of the 2024 CRN Partner Program Guide , which lists vendors that offer products and services through the indirect IT channel. Each year, CRN recognizes “an elite subset of t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Hiding in Plain Sight: How Subdomain Attacks Use Your Email Authentication Against You

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For years, analysts, security specialists, and security architects alike have been encouraging organizations to become DMARC compliant. This involves deploying email authentication to ensure their… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: From Academia to Cisco: How I’m Inspired and Empowered as a Woman in Tech

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Graduating with my Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and securing a post-doctorate position, I was well on my way to staying in academia and becoming a professor. After a year into my post-doctorate, I… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Identify and Investigate Uncommon DNS Traffic

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Programmatically filter uncommon DNS Requests with Cisco Umbrella APIs We use the Internet in our everyday lives to get work done, manage our lives, and even socialize. We take this Internet usage… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Simplify Manufacturing Operations with Cloud Platforms

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Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, operational simplicity stands as a cornerstone for success. Manufacturers grapple with an array of challenges, from complex supply… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Differentiated Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center and CX Services

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Cisco Catalyst Center is a powerful network controller and management dashboard that simplifies customer IT operations in enterprise and campus networks via valuable insights, time-saving automation,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Martin Lund Joining Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team

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Today, I am excited to share an update about Cisco’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Eyal Dagan Cisco EVP, Strategic Projects Eyal Dagan , who has led our Common Hardware Group since 2020, is taking o… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Building Bridges: The Power of Purpose Alignment for Positive Impact

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The quest for life’s meaning has been a constant throughout human history. Finding our personal purpose is essential for our emotional well-being and fulfillment as human beings. This purpose in… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: AI Trends in Program Management

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world according to the popular press and the statements of tech CEOs in the last year. There is a lot of discussion about the impact of AI on all areas of… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Introducing Cisco XDR Playbooks: Finding the balance in automating and guiding incident response

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Security Operations is the beating heart of any organization, a united team vigilantly standing guard against cyber threats. To outsmart their adversaries, they must delve deep into the intricate… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco portfolio for manufacturing: What can we help you solve today?

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Are you a Cisco customer or partner looking to learn more about the manufacturing products and solutions we offer? Cisco’s Portfolio Explorer for industries builds the bridge between our customer’s de… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Cisco Observability Platform is the right solution at the right time

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Every enterprise needs visibility into its tech stack. Our platform, augmented by Cisco Partners, helps IT professionals select the right solutions for their specific needs. At Cisco AppDynamics, we… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Student-Centric Experience: Technologies

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As institutions of higher education seek ways to address student retention, they are increasingly turning to technologies that promise more of an “at home” experience, driving greater engagement and s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Introducing Cisco U. Spotlight

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I am proud to introduce you to our learning event. Cisco U. Spotlight!   And it is all happening On April 24, 2024 , at 8:30am Pacific .     What’s Cisco U. Spotlight all about?   Cisco U. Spotlight is whe… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Increase Market Share Quickly with Cisco Specializations and GTM Tools

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Your Managed Services opportunity with Cisco is exploding, with a total addressable market of $161 Billion by 2027. Within that, the SMB segment is growing 1.6 times faster than other segments.… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco and Nvidia: Redefining Workload Security

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There has been an exponential increase in breaches within enterprises despite the carefully constructed and controlled perimeters that exist around applications and data. Once an attacker can access… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco’s Bill Davenport Starts Term on FCC Technological Advisory Council

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Today, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Technological Advisory Council (TAC) held its first meeting, with Cisco Senior Director of Technology and Spectrum Policy Bill Davenport serving… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Building Data Center Infrastructure for the AI Revolution 

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This is part two of a multi-part blog series on AI. Part one, Why 2024 is the Year of AI for Networking,  discussed Cisco’s AI networking vision and strategy. This blog will focus on evolving data cen… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Secure Access named Leader in Zero Trust Network Access

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Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) is a critical component to increase productivity and reduce risk in today’s hyper-distributed environments. Cisco Secure Access provides a modern form of zero trust a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Five AI topics to discuss with your CEO

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AI is the biggest topic of conversation these days. At Cisco Live EMEA in Amsterdam in early February, you couldn’t swing an Ethernet cable without hitting someone who was talking about it. Even t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Splunk Joins Cisco: Our Partner Ecosystems Just Got Even Stronger

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What do you get when you combine the full power of the network with market-leading security and observability solutions? More customer value and an amazing partner ecosystem. It’s official! Today, w… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: A New Day for Data: Cisco and Splunk

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Today, we are excited to share that Splunk is now officially a part of Cisco. This means, starting now, our customers will begin to see the benefits of the power of our technologies coming together… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Sign up for a Tour at the RSA Conference 2024 SOC

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Join the guided tour outside the Security Operations Center, where we’ll discuss real time network traffic of the RSA Conference, as seen in the NetWitness platform. Engineers will be using Cisco S… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Simplify DNS Policy Management With New Umbrella Tagging APIs

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This blog post will discover how you can automate DNS policy management with Tags. To streamline DNS policy management for roaming computers, categorize them using tags. By assigning a standard tag… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Council Gives Green Light to Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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A Major Step Forward for Global Business Ethics Alignment For most businesses, corporate responsibility has evolved from a peripheral concern to a core consideration. And today, with the Council’s v… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Transforming the Economics of Superfast Broadband with Cisco Routed PON

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Today marks the launch of Cisco Routed PON , a truly disruptive solution that enables agile, differentiated broadband services through a software-defined broadband network. It’s part of our ongoing m… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: “Build for Better” – Revolutionize Sustainability with AI, Observability, and Cisco Tech

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Dear Developers and Innovators, As the Vice President of an organization deeply committed to technological advancements and environmental sustainability, I am thrilled to announce an exciting coding… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Healthy and Inclusive Learning Spaces

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As the father of three neuro-diverse children, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that classroom conditions can have on learning. Tackling Sensory Overload and Boosting Air Quality for Student S… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Redefining Network Management: The Advantages of Cisco Managed Campus for MSPs

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In an era where the digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are facing the challenge of keeping up with complex networking demands while ensuring… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Complexity drives more than security risk. Secure Access can help with that too.

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Modern networks are complex, often involving hybrid work models and a mix of first- and third-party applications and infrastructure. In response, organizations have adopted security service edge… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Take a Cisco Store Tech Lab Tour

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If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about what the Cisco Store Tech Lab looks like on the road, here’s your chance! The Cisco Store team opened a travel store at Cisco Live EMEA, held in Amsterdam… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: 5 Tips for Pi Day Savings at the Cisco Learning Network Store

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Good news, tech learners. The Pi Day Sale returns to the Cisco Learning Network Store this week! For 24 hours, starting March 14, 2024, at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, you can save up to 25% on Cisco… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Shift Left Exhaustion – Part 2: Smart Shift Left

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Introduction In my previous blog post , we discussed the state of the union for shift left and and how many organizations are not implementing correctly. So what now? We need to understand the are… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Simplifying Network Management in the Real World with AI-Driven Automation

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In my first of three posts about how businesses are leveraging Cisco solutions to simplify operations through a platform approach, I looked at the cloud operating model and how Cisco platforms,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Empowering Women in Tech: Voices from Cisco’s Global Partner Engineering Team

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In the spirit of March being Women’s History Month and National Science & Engineering Week, we’re thrilled to amplify the voices of some extraordinary women from Cisco’s Global Partner Engineering tea… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: A prescription for insights: Cisco Full-Stack Observability supercharges healthcare

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More than a path to digitization or a mere advancement in monitoring, Cisco Full-Stack Observability solutions are a strategic asset that empower patient care and clinical outcomes via secure,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Insurance Claim Contact Center Collaboration – Digital Customer Experience Then and Now

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Think of how much digital channels and the contact center have evolved. Those who experienced “then” and “now” first-hand in the Insurance Claim business might be even more amazed at the profoundly po… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Celebrating Creativity and Authenticity: Cisconians’ Talents and Careers Shine

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Last month, the Connected Black Professionals Inclusive Community shone the spotlight on talented members at events highlighting Black creativity in celebration of African Americans in the Arts — t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Dashify: Solving Data Wrangling for Dashboards

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This post is about Dashify, the Cisco Observability Platform ’s dashboarding framework. We are going to describe how AppDynamics, and partners, use Dashify to build custom product screens, and then we … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Why 2024 is the Year of AI for Networking 

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“This is the year of AI,” declared Chuck Robbins recently at Mobile World Congress. With demand growing from a broad range of enterprise customers who plan to build out their own artificial int… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Helping Ivanti VPN Customers

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In January 2024, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a directive (with an update in February) mandating that all U.S. Federal agencies take Ivanti systems offline… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Are you AI-Ready? Cisco Networking Academy is closing the gender gap in AI

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LinkedIn workforce data shows that women are still significantly underrepresented in the Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM). Despite making up almost half (49.3%) of total employment across… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Going the Distance: What Channel Women Can Learn From Marathon Swimmer Diana Nyad

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This year, International Women’s Day and the Oscars are within two days of each other. Which is a happy accident, since 2023 saw the release of many films featuring incredible actresses in strong f… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source