January 3, 2014

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From Durham to Kilimanjaro: Connected Learning with IoE

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According to Duke University’s Vice Provost, L. Gregory Jones, “Students need to have a global imagination if they’re going to be leaders in any vocation in the 21st century.” Which is precisely why Duke has been at the forefront of implementing connected learning for its students and faculty around the world, with the help of […]

December 20, 2013

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The IoE Enterprise: Diverse, Inclusive, and Hyperconnected

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If it seems as if the roles of chief information officer (CIO) and chief diversity officer (CDO) rarely overlap, think again. In today’s hypercompetitive — and hyperconnected — global marketplace, inclusion, collaboration, and technology are merging as essential drivers of innovation and business success. And the relationship between the CIO and CDO may never be […]

December 20, 2013

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Summary: Transforming Child Safety through Mobility

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New innovations in mobility are transforming our daily lives and the safety of our loved ones. As the growth of mobility enables more wearable devices and applications that include GPS...

December 19, 2013

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Collaboration Without Borders: Saving Money, Helping Patients

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The next wave of the Internet is driving the most disruptive change in history. Powered by mobile devices and apps—collaboration technologies that seamlessly allow people to work across multiple video and mobile devices—people are using technology to share ideas and opinions, and to reach the people and resources they need at any given moment. For […]

December 19, 2013

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Bringing the Internet of Everything to Life for Hoteliers

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In my recent post, “The Internet of Everything’s Impact on Hospitality”, I discussed how the Internet of Everything (IoE) is currently transforming the hospitality industry to more effectively enhance the...

December 17, 2013

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Digital Disruptors and the Future of Consulting

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In my role as leader of the Analytics Practice for Cisco® Consulting Services, I often meet with clients who remind me of how the nature of consulting is changing. Traditionally, a consultant’s value and relevance to the customer has been derived from his or her business background and knowledge of specific industries or areas of […]

December 17, 2013

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Predictions 2014: Wager on the Internet of Everything

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You heard it first here: “In 2014, the Internet of Everything (IoE) will accelerate the growth of manufacturing industries to outpace overall U.S. GDP growth by >3x.” As my colleague Jim Grubb points out, the IoE itself is no longer a prediction in-and-of-itself.  The joining of people, process, data and things to transform information into […]

December 16, 2013

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Announcing Cisco Champions for Internet of Things Open Nominations

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Are you passionate about IoT technology? Have a unique perspective and love sharing your knowledge? Nominations Open: Cisco Champions for Internet of Things.

December 16, 2013

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A Few of my Favorite Things: Video and the Internet of Everything

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Once again, the holiday season is upon us. It’s a time to reconnect with friends and family, share memories and relax. Unfortunately, today’s busy world prevents many of us from physically being together during this special time of year. But these days, the Internet of Everything is starting to be able to bring more people, […]