October 7, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Fast IT Top Insights Part 1: IT Transformation and Innovation

2 min read

In the Internet of Everything (IoE) era, CIOs face a maze of challenges — along with a wealth of opportunities. But for the IT organization to fully realize those opportunities — and become a source of organizational agility and a true partner for innovation in the business — a wholly new IT operating model is […]

October 3, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Internet of Everything: Hype or Hyper Progress?

3 min read

Last month, Gartner published one of its well-known Hype Cycles, and a Forbes headline summed up a key assertion very well. “It’s Official: The Internet Of Things Takes Over Big Data As The Most Hyped Technology.” This comes as no surprise to anyone engaged in this market phenomenon – the explosive growth of things connecting to […]

October 2, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

The Weather Channel Uses Fast IT to Harness Data

3 min read

When you walk outside and notice dark clouds gathering, or a cheerfully bright sun, little may cross your mind except to grab an umbrella or your shades. But chances are, the team at The Weather Channel knew about these weather conditions days in advance thanks to Fast IT. And with this advance information, The Weather […]

September 30, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Security Must Mature to Protect Against Threats

4 min read

As we discuss in the Cisco Midyear Security Report, cybersecurity is becoming more of a strategic risk for today’s businesses, creating a growing focus on achieving “security operations maturity.” That’s why Cisco has developed the Security Operations Maturity Model – to help organizations understand how security operations, technologies, and products must evolve to keep up […]

September 29, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Intercloud, The Next Internet Starts Here

4 min read

Thirty years ago, two engineers – Cisco’s founders – solved a connectivity problem between two network islands on the Stanford University campus, and paved the way for three dramatic decades of Internet-driven innovation. Today, there’s hardly an aspect of our lives that isn’t touched by the Internet. For large and mid-size enterprises, government and education, […]

September 26, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

An Afternoon of Marketing Inspiration

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Last week I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the Ad Age CMO Strategy Summit in San Francisco.  It was great to spend the afternoon with hundreds of fellow marketers who were taking time out of their busy schedules to discuss how brands are innovatively delivering new, fresh ideas to their customers. There […]

September 23, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Cisco Security Leadership Transition

1 min read

I would like to announce that David Goeckeler is assuming leadership responsibilities for Cisco’s Security Business Group (SBG) effective immediately.  David has served as vice president of Product and Platform Engineering for the SBG for the last two years. His expertise will continue to help drive Cisco’s security momentum and ensure we are our customers’ […]

September 23, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Take Advantage of Mobile Cloud. What Are You Waiting For?

4 min read

As organizations seek ways to maintain real-time connections with their workforce and customers in an increasingly digital and mobile-centered world, the growth of mobile cloud will be a major force in shaping the business landscape and future tech decisions. The first blog post in this series, by Padmasree Warrior, explores how the convergence of mobility […]

September 19, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Embracing the Internet of Everything with Customer-centric Innovation

2 min read

Customer-centric innovation is part of Cisco’s DNA. We are constantly seeking to anticipate and drive market transitions and help solve our customers’ business challenges in a fast-changing world. These challenges are driven by multiple factors such as volatile markets, new requirements to the workforce and eventually most important, the digital disruption happening in nearly every market segment, vertical […]

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