Closing out Day 2 from Chicago at the AR/PR dinner. There were many topics that were top of mind with service providers and industry influencers as heard at the keynotes and during our own customer meetings. Ranging from our latest …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on October 23, 2009 at 04:02PM
Hello from Chicago! I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights from our first day at SUPERCOMM 2009. We’re seeing the continued momentum of the Cisco IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) architecture and its technology innovation which help enable …Read more.
Posted by Nick Adamo on October 21, 2009 at 05:51PM
John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems, summarizes his experience at ITU highlighting how the network will become the platform for innovation, how broadband is enabling job creation and entertainment, and how service providers are looking to partner with Cisco …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on October 08, 2009 at 11:24AM
Lima Ahmed, entrepreneur from Afghanistan shares her journey from ITU 2006 in Hong Kong to her own internet shopping company focused on crafts made by Afghani’s. Ahmed shares how her inspiration came from hearing Tae Yoo, SVP Corporate Affairs at Cisco …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on October 08, 2009 at 10:55AM
Monique Morrow talks with me about the Women’s Networking Breakfast on Day 3 and focuses on a successful young woman from Afghanistan who was inspired by Cisco’s Networking Academy.
Posted by Doug Webster on October 08, 2009 at 10:45AM
Cisco VP of Service Provider Marketing, Suraj Shetty, shares insights from customer meetings at ITU in Geneva highlighting optimism in technology adoption and acceleration. After the jump, hear more from Cisco SVP Kelly Ahuja…
Posted by Doug Webster on October 08, 2009 at 10:28AM
John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems, discusses the role of the Public Sector & Economic Recovery at the Opening Plenary - ITU Geneva. ITU 2009 is bringing together hundreds of exhibitors from more than 40 countries with more 20,000 …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on October 06, 2009 at 11:54AM
Whether you are in high school, or your kids are starting kindergarten, or you’re returning for your last year of grad school, common tasks related to education can always be made easier using home networking. This year, Linksys by Cisco …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 17, 2009 at 09:28AM
(DJ and Digital Cribs star Paul van Dyk) Sometimes I look down at my cell phone and an overwhelming feeling of thankfulness comes over me. I think, “thank goodness I was able to access Google Maps and find that new …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 14, 2009 at 12:22PM
Whether you are a student or not, this autumn is a great time to save money on home network products that will make your life easier and keep you connected all year long. Find out from our “Man on the …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 10, 2009 at 06:54AM
We’ve had the opportunity to see how Paul van Dyk’s technology and home network allow him to live a connected life, in his latest Digital Cribs video. Here are a few video extras from Paul’s home that show how is …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 06, 2009 at 02:25PM
Today, at 12:00 p.m. PDT, we will launch the “Cisco Digital Cribs: Watch! Tweet! Win!” promotion and begin to give away 15 Flip Video camcorders from our Twitter handle @DigitalCribs. Here’s how it works: Watch! Every business day for 3 …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 03, 2009 at 09:47AM
Living a connected life means that you can access your online world of music, video, entertainment, and yes, work…on a variety of devices, anywhere. Yes, with mobility, long gone are the days of being chained to a desk to check …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on July 31, 2009 at 11:58AM
The Cisco web series Digital Cribs released three new videos today on DigitalCribs.com, to show consumers how they can live a connected life with a home network and consumer technology. The new Digital Cribs episodes star TreeHugger.com founder Graham Hill, …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on June 25, 2009 at 10:32AM
Okay now we think this is pretty cool… Our Linksys by Cisco Wireless-N Dual Band Router was casted in the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie released this week in theaters! Our top of the line wireless-n router, the …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on June 25, 2009 at 10:08AM
Today three new Digital Cribs webisodes have been released on www.digitalcribs.com. They feature Lastminute.com founder and philanthropist Martha Lane Fox in London, world famous electronic music DJ Paul van Dyk in Berlin, and TreeHugger.com founder and Planet Green spokesperson Graham …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on June 25, 2009 at 04:35AM
How do you know which home network is right for you? The answer is that there isn’t just one, and that’s actually the beauty of it- each home network is unique. Home networks can be configured in a multitude of …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on May 28, 2009 at 01:07PM
Do you have more than one PC or laptop in your home? If so, then having a home network is a requirement for connecting to the Internet and sharing resources like files and printers. With a basic home network set …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on May 15, 2009 at 02:54PM
Mark Pignolet, Product Manager International Set Tops, demonstrates how you can view your digital video content locally or remotely using the Linksys by Cisco Digital Media Hub, whether it’s from your set top, hybrid set top, DVR, laptop, a mobile …Read more.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 24, 2009 at 03:38PM
I am one of those consumers who loves her DVR. I love being able to watch my favorite shows when I want to. Time-shifting - a great invention brought to us by technology! I also love that I don’t have …Read more.
Posted by Peggy Ballard on April 15, 2009 at 11:49AM
Jonathan Tombes, Editor of Communications Technology Magazine, and Steve Yadre, Director Affiliate Distribution Technology at ESPN, discuss how ESPN is aiming to deliver the high quality experience their sports fans expect, from any place and on any device. …Read more.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 03, 2009 at 02:22PM
Tony Bates, Senior VP Service Provider Group, discusses the new compelling services cable operators can deliver within the home and how Cisco is enabling these offerings through intelligent media-aware networks, fully optimized for the next generation of rich media. …Read more.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 03, 2009 at 09:45AM
Kip Compton, GM Video and Content Platform Business Unit, summarizes his discussions with cable operators at the show and explains how evolving to a virtualized infrastructure is enabling the delivery of content to multiple devices, in turn helping subscribers live …Read more.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 03, 2009 at 09:42AM
Cisco IBSGs Service Provider VP, Scott Puopolo, discusses highlights from the Connected Life Market Watch research study that finds consumers are ready to live the connected life, and service providers are best positioned to address consumer adoption barriers. Time Warner …Read more.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 02, 2009 at 12:38PM
Paul Connolly, Vice President Business Development Office of CTO, discusses the relevance of medianet to cable operators and how they are migrating networks to be media-aware and adding even more value to subscribers.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 02, 2009 at 10:44AM
Jim Strothmann, Director Product Strategy and Management, discusses how Ciscos new range of next generation set-tops, supporting the latest industry standards, is set to change the way consumers interact with content and devices and enable them to live the Connected …Read more.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 02, 2009 at 10:26AM
Dave Clark, Director Product Strategy and Management, introduces Ciscos new series of next generation set-tops, highlighting how it enables the Connected Life at Home by driving new consumer experiences.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 02, 2009 at 10:23AM
Murali Nemani, Director SP Video Solutions Marketing, discusses how Cisco is monitoring the major drive to video, how this impacts cable operators and what Cisco is doing to address such pressures through its product development strategy.
Posted by Murali Nemani on April 02, 2009 at 10:18AM
Update from NCTA - Verizon Wireless named winner of the inaugural Cisco Joint Operational Excellence Quality Award (recognizes the service provider that best demonstrates excellence in operational metrics, cost management, and product/service performance) and explains how the new IP-enabled Cisco …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on April 01, 2009 at 11:28AM
We interview Bob McIntyre, Chief Technical Officer, Service Provider Group, and discuss medianet technologies and how Cisco’s next-generation set top box will transform consumer experiences for The Connected Life at home.
Posted by Bob McIntyre on March 31, 2009 at 09:51AM
The Cinequest Film Festival, a foreign and independent festival currently taking place in downtown San Jose, CA, is staying true to its Silicon Valley roots by empowering film makers through innovation, particularly through visual networking. Most of the time when …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on March 05, 2009 at 04:46PM
The winners of Cisco’s most recent Digital Cribs video contest, in partnership with New York University’s ProMotion Pictures and the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, have been announced. Two brand winners and two viewers’ choice winners were …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on February 13, 2009 at 08:15AM
Sadly, we can all likely attest to having an important discussion interrupted by having the mobile call dropped like a hot potato as we are walking through an airport, play golf in the hills, or even just at the local …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on February 12, 2009 at 03:51PM
Delivering a connected life was a huge theme with companies attending the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year. I’ve already covered a few connected life demonstrations from Intel and Samsung, but I really want to show you …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on January 13, 2009 at 10:44AM
Connected life technologies were at the heart of the Cisco announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last weekend, but we were not alone. In addition to Cisco, companies such as Samsung, Sony and LG are streaming online …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on January 13, 2009 at 06:00AM
OK, it’s a little bit of gallows humor, but the idea is somewhat thought-provoking. Is technology now so embedded in the way we consumers go about our lives that we’d give up other more basic needs to get and keep …Read more.
Posted by Nick Adamo on January 09, 2009 at 03:34PM
The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas is just around the corner and Cisco will be there with exciting announcements. Cisco at CES? Cisco is often called a networking giant, though in the last few years the company has made its …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on December 18, 2008 at 08:35AM
Yesterday Cisco announced the intent to acquire Pure Networks. This acquisition will allow Cisco to provide a complete home networking system that will be the EASY to set up, manage, organize, secure and use for you and I. The easy …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on July 24, 2008 at 05:44PM
It’s true. Some of you may not want to admit it, but the fact remains so. Why? Two reasons: Innovative use of Video and Redefining the Experience Music videos were in their infancy at the time, and the slick productions …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on July 24, 2008 at 01:47PM
By reading this blog, perusing our web site, visiting with us at tradeshows or hearing our presentations, you’ve likely learned about our vision for the integrated branded experience for today’s end users. Cisco enables and experience providers deliver these experiences …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on June 24, 2008 at 09:40AM
Thomas Barnett, Manager Market Development, discusses how the Cisco IP Next Generation Network enables the Connected Life. Service providers worldwide are delivering innovative new services to consumers at home, at work, and on the move. Tony Harris, Program Manager, SP …Read more.
Posted by Al Safarikas on June 17, 2008 at 10:46PM
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