IoE

October 1, 2014

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Building Customer-Centric Organizations – Cisco at CIO Finance & Insurance Summit

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The CIO’s Finance Summit and Insurance Summit were recently held in Atlanta, GA and Cisco was a main sponsor at both events. The CIO Finance Summit provided a great opportunity for executives to have in-depth discussions on the best practices and strategies necessary to build customer-centric organizations. The CIO Insurance Summit brought together C-level executives […]

September 29, 2014

EDUCATION

The Not-So-Silent Revolution: The Internet of Everything in Higher Education

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Change has come slowly to higher education.  This is understandable given the relative success that the American university system has had in granting four-year degrees that have helped students garner higher long-term earnings.  Regardless, the traditional university system is facing crushing pressure from increasing student loan debt, rising costs, and expectations of hyper-connected students who […]

September 29, 2014

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Cisco and Service Providers – Transformation for the Internet of Everything

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Just a few years ago, I’d go out for an occasional weekend drive to take in the splendor of Northern California, and leave my mobile phone and various gadgets behind. Those days are long gone. Over time, smart devices and connectivity have transformed my life – as I’m sure they have yours – and become […]

September 26, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Your Next Great Idea? It Could Come from the Guy with the Mop

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In the Internet of Everything (IoE) economy, innovation is the name of the game. IoE demands constant innovation and to keep pace companies must access creativity wherever it may arise. According to The Wall Street Journal, more than 34 percent of today’s workforce comes from outside our organization, and their fresh perspective can support innovation. […]

September 23, 2014

DATA CENTER

New CSA Survey Highlights Opportunities for Data Privacy Harmonization Across Cloud, IoT and Big Data

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Responses in a recent Cisco-sponsored Cloud Security Alliance survey (hyperlink) illustrate that many data privacy challenges previously cast in the  “too hard” basket can be more readily navigated though focusing on universal principles across Cloud, IoT and Big Data.  Survey responses showed a surprisingly strong level of interest in a global consumer bill of rights […]

September 23, 2014

SP360: SERVICE PROVIDER

Service Provider Transformation through Innovation

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No doubt, these are exciting times for service providers.  With the massive transformations that are happening nowadays in the industry and marketplace, being at the center of it all presents a huge opportunity. Well, this is exactly where service providers find themselves today: at the center of how enterprise businesses and consumers can transform through […]

September 23, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

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

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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 18, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Sub-Zero Innovates with the Internet of Everything

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Blog authored by Chet Namboodri, Cisco and Marieke Wijtkamp, Librestream Sub-Zero is a family owned business and, perhaps, best known as the developer of the first cabinet built-in refrigerator in the 1950s. Today, the company is the leading manufacturer of luxury appliances in North America, selling its top-of-the-line appliances worldwide. Sub-Zero employs more than 1,000 […]