InterCloud

July 23, 2014

DATA CENTER

So many workloads and so many clouds ….

3 min read

  Recently, I had the opportunity to join a discussion regarding the #FutureOfCloud in the #InnovateThink  Tweet Chat. One of the questions that came up revolved around the process typically used to associate a workload with a specific cloud deployment model. That is an important question and top of mind whenever we speak with customers. […]

June 20, 2014

DATA CENTER

Want to hear Cisco’s POV on the top 5 questions about the Future of Cloud?

4 min read

According to GigaOM, the use of cloud-based resources will be what’s “next” for IT in preparation for an in-depth look at the infrastructure that will drive the next decade of application development. At the recent Structure event, GigaOM tapped into the minds of cloud-technology industry leaders, seeking insight into the “Top 5 Questions for the […]

June 18, 2014

DATA CENTER

Finally, a hybrid cloud that makes both users and IT happy!

2 min read

Two years back, I disparaged hybrid clouds in my blog: “Why Hybrid Clouds Look Like my Grandma’s Network”. Since then the pain and necessity of many clouds in business environment has become acute. I see a great similarity between Hybrid Clouds and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon that has become well-accepted in today’s organization. […]

June 18, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Fast IT Workshop #4 – Innovative Infrastructure Management: Challenges and Opportunities

6 min read

As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to provide a programmable infrastructure that can dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog series explores...

June 17, 2014

DATA CENTER

The Pace of Change Demands Mobile Cloud

2 min read

With organizations all over the world striving to make lasting connections with both their workforce and customers, mobile communications have fundamentally changed the way business works. And when you factor in the added influence of cloud computing, an exciting collision of technology – known as the mobile cloud – has emerged as a major factor in […]

Fast IT Workshop #2 – Roadmap to Fast IT

3 min read

As business leaders navigate an increasingly complex world of connections, they need IT to provide a programmable infrastructure that can dynamically respond to their needs. This four-part blog...

May 29, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

CiscoLive – 25 Years and 25,000 People

1 min read

We celebrated 25 years of CiscoLive last week in San Francisco, with more than 25,000 people attending (live) to learn more about the power of the Internet of Everything and the value it will bring for years to come. My favorite part… a ‘dancing’ John Chambers as an intro and close to his opening keynote […]

May 23, 2014

DATA CENTER

Do You Want to Help Shape the Future of Cloud?

2 min read

The 4th annual Future of Cloud Computing Survey is underway! Cisco, along with North Bridge and Gigaom Research, and over 60 industry collaborators aim to explore the types of cloud computing technologies being used today and in the future. Please take 3 minutes to take the 17-question 2014 Survey to weigh in on key issues […]

May 20, 2014

PARTNER

Away by the Bay at Cisco Live!

5 min read

Wow! It’s been a whirlwind beginning to Cisco Live 2014. I’ve already met many partners and customers and we’re only about halfway through the week!