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Gary Serda

Senior Strategic Partner Marketing Manager

Global Partner Marketing

Gary Serda is a Strategic Partner Marketing Manager focusing on Cisco's Data Center and Cloud alliances. He has over 20 years of experience in the high tech industry in roles spanning marketing, ICT training, academic communities and corporate citizenship.

Gary holds a BS degree in Political Science from Santa Clara University. He is a dedicated Bay Area sports fan and an aspiring golfer.

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October 8, 2013

DATA CENTER

Deliver SQL Server Performance on Cisco UCS

3 min read

Guest blog by Frank Cicalese, a Technical Solutions Architect with Cisco, who assists customers with optimizing their SQL Server workloads on the Cisco Unified Computing System. Before joining Cisco, Frank worked at Microsoft Corporation for 10 years, excelling in several positions, including as a Database TSP. The Cisco Data Center team is looking forward to engaging […]

September 29, 2013

DATA CENTER

Cisco at the PASS Summit 2013

2 min read

More than 5,000 Microsoft SQL Server and Business Intelligence professionals will be convening in Charlotte, NC, for the PASS Summit 2013. Cisco is proud to support the SQL Server community as a Platinum Sponsor of the PASS Summit. We have an action-packed agenda of activities and hope to connect with you, to discuss how the […]

September 2, 2013

DATA CENTER

Your Guide to Cisco at TechEd Australia

1 min read

TechEd Australia kicks off today and the Cisco team is on hand to showcase how Cisco and Microsoft are teaming to develop integrated solutions that are enabling new levels of IT innovation in the data centre. Make sure to come by booth #56/57 to speak with Cisco experts about how the Cisco Unified Computing System […]

August 1, 2013

DATA CENTER

FlexPod with Microsoft Private Cloud – Best Practices Webcast

1 min read

Cisco and NetApp continue to drive innovation with new FlexPod offerings that enable organizations to address their business needs while reducing risk and increasing IT efficiency and agility. FlexPod combines the Cisco Unified Computing System, Cisco Nexus data center switches, and NetApp storage components and provides a powerful platform for critical application workloads. With joint […]

July 22, 2013

DATA CENTER

Channel Partner Webcast – Virtual Networking for Hyper-V Environments

1 min read

Cisco and Microsoft have a developed a powerful alliance in the data center that extends the value of the Cisco Unified Fabric, Unified Computing System, and Unified Network Services through leading-edge integrated solutions with Microsoft Windows Server, Hyper-V and System Center. These integrations provide an opportunity for Channel Partners to deliver differentiated solutions that address their customer’s […]

July 18, 2013

DATA CENTER

Cisco at Microsoft WPC 2013 Video Collection

2 min read

The Cisco Data Center team recently wrapped up a great week at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2013. Cisco’s VP of Unified Computing Marketing, Jim McHugh took the opportunity to interview Cisco experts about how Cisco UCS provides an optimal platform for Microsoft oriented data centers and creates opportunities for channel partners to drive […]

July 3, 2013

DATA CENTER

Cisco, Microsoft and Partners Accelerate Journey to Private Cloud

2 min read

Businesses and organizations are increasingly turning to private cloud delivery models to address their most pressing business and technology challenges. Next week, at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 (WPC) in Houston, channel partners will be able to speak with Cisco executives and consult with Cisco experts, to learn how Cisco and Microsoft have teamed […]

June 4, 2013

DATA CENTER

EMC and Cisco……a Powerful Partnership for Microsoft Private Cloud

2 min read

Guest post by Adrian Simays, Director of Technical Enablement for Microsoft at EMC Corporation. It’s a great week in New Orleans….great food, awesome Jazz, funky hats…and a powerful partnership with Cisco.  And the week is getting even better.…at Microsoft TechEd, EMC announced the latest VSPEX solutions for Microsoft. So what is the big news?  We […]

June 3, 2013

DATA CENTER

NetApp and Cisco’s FlexPod with Microsoft Private Cloud named “Best of TechEd 2013 Finalist ” by Windows IT Pr …

1 min read

Guest blog by Calvin Nieh, Microsoft Solutions Marketing Manager at NetApp. This week, at Microsoft TechEd 2013 in New Orleans, NetApp and Cisco’s FlexPod with Microsoft Private Cloud was named a Finalist in the Best of TechEd 2013 awards program by Windows IT Pro®. Teams from both companies are honored and excited by this recognition, the […]

March 25, 2013

EDUCATION

Now Available On-Demand, The Cisco Virtual Forum for Education Leaders

2 min read

The Cisco Virtual Forum for Education Leaders, 2013 opened on March 19th to rave reviews by attendees from schools, colleges and universities from around the world. Here’s a sample of their feedback: “Thanks to all the Cisco folks who put this together. It was informative, exciting and motivational!!!” “Thank you so much for providing this […]

March 11, 2013

EDUCATION

EdChat with Cisco Experts on Technology Trends and Solutions

3 min read

Education leaders and innovators around the world are transforming education today. Please join us on March 19th (Americas and EMEA) or March 20 (Asia Pacific), for the Cisco Virtual Forum for Education Leaders, to see how they are shaping the future of education. During this free global conference, which you can attend from the convenience […]

March 3, 2013

EDUCATION

Higher Education Innovation Highlighted at Cisco Virtual Forum for Education Leaders

2 min read

Colleges and universities are being challenged to transform the way they deliver their traditional roles of teaching and research. Today’s education leaders are capitalizing on new technologies to enable innovative instructional and research models that are shaping the future of higher education. Please join us on March 19 (Americas and EMEA) and March 20 (Asia-Pacific), […]

February 24, 2013

EDUCATION

Trends Shaping the Future of Education

School, college and university systems are facing unprecedented challenges. Education leaders are capitalizing on new technology trends to face these challenges, drive innovation and transform education. These themes, and more, will be explored during the Cisco Virtual Forum for Education Leaders, 2013. We invite you to join us on March 19th (Americas and EMEA) and […]

February 6, 2013

EDUCATION

Realize the Promise of BYOD with the Next Generation Education Workspace

Can 1 +1 really = 3 (or more)?  Consider the opportunity presented by the thoughtful convergence of BYOD and virtual desktop technologies. BYOD is one of the most important trends in education technology today. However, many BYOD initiatives are limited to providing personal devices with basic network connectivity via the campus Wi-Fi network. Traditional virtual […]

January 2, 2013

EDUCATION

Facing the World: TelePresence in Education

1 min read

Video collaboration and telepresence technologies will play an increasingly important role in transforming the delivery of education. “Telepresence expands the learning environment by offering students a virtual window on the real world, by reducing administration costs so more can be spent on teaching, and offering increased equity of access to learning for all.” Antoniette Guglielmo, […]

December 9, 2012

EDUCATION

Best Practices Webinar: Planning Your Wireless Network for Mobile Learning

1 min read

Mobile learning is an important trend in education today. The Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD) is at the forefront of this trend with their successful “Digital Conversion” and 1:1 laptop initiative. MGSD embarked on this journey in 2007. Today, MGSD ranks second in the state in overall student achievement even though it is one of […]

November 13, 2012

EDUCATION

Connected Education Is About “Being There”

1 min read

Education is changing. All around the world schools, colleges and universities are seeking new approaches to teaching that overcome longstanding barriers to learning. Innovative education leaders are using new technologies to expand access to education, increase student engagement and improve student outcomes. The Mooresville Graded School District, one of the lowest funded districts in North […]

November 13, 2012

EDUCATION

Electronic Testing Services (ETS) Uses Cisco Cloud Computing to Deliver Standardized Testing

1 min read

Cloud-based computing is being viewed by schools, colleges and universities as an increasingly attractive option for delivering education services more securely, reliably, and economically. Cisco cloud customer, Electronic Testing Services (ETS), took part in a joint webcast to discuss the economic advantages of cloud computing. If you weren’t aware, ETS hosts the advanced placement exam […]

November 17, 2012

EDUCATION

Mobility, Collaboration and Cloud, Front and Center at Educause 2012

2 min read

Thanks to everyone who came by the Cisco booth at Educause 2012 in Denver. We appreciated the opportunity discuss how the Cisco Connected Learning Experience, enables colleges and universities to provide next generation learning environments and deliver education services more securely, reliably, and economically. If you were not able you visit with us in Denver, […]