digital

September 8, 2015

RETAIL & HOSPITALITY

Determining the Value of the Virtual Shopping Experience

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We are increasingly hearing about the value of improving the shopping experience by adding virtual expertise to the store. As head of Cisco’s Retail & Hospitality practice, I frequently talk...

August 7, 2015

SECURITY

Espionage in the Internet Age

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If you had asked me a few years ago, I might have predicted that the rise of large scale hacking and network-based Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) would spell the end...

August 4, 2015

CLOUD

Unicorns and Global Digital Disruption: Part II

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In my last blog, we talked about the current age of digital disruption and how unicorns are changing the tech landscape. What Does This Mean For You Though?...

July 23, 2015

WE ARE CISCO

22 Tips for New Grads and Others Early-in-Career

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As a seasoned professional (read: old guy with scars earned through experience), with a fancy title, working in a cool area, at an extraordinary company, I am asked for career...

July 22, 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Digital Payments Lack the Framework for Success…And That Needs To Change

3 min read

Co-authored with Mark Kovarski In an era of constant technological evolution, our utilization of different technologies, including mobile devices, has had massive impact on the financial services industry. As...

July 15, 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

How Banks Can Capture New Customers by Adopting a Digital Strategy for Mortgage Lending

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Banks are experiencing market disruptors attacking from many angles. They’re facing competition not only within the financial services industry, but also from non-traditional banking institutions that are delivering new mortgage...

U.S. Army Builds Internet of Everything Infrastructure for the Fighting Force of Tomorrow

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Every July, we celebrate on the 4th to commemorate the Continental Congress’ approval of the Declaration of Independence.  This year, the patriotic occasion reminded me of an event held last...

July 6, 2015

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL

Smarketing: A Sales & Marketing Love Story

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Once upon a time, sales and marketing were in love True, Marketing wanted a long-term relationship and Sales only wanted a one-night stand, but it was clear where everyone...

Event Recap: Cisco at the EEI Annual Convention

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I had a great time recently at the EEI Annual Convention on June 7-10 in New Orleans, LA. EEI is the Edison Electric Institute, the industry association of the Investor...