IT Professionals

April 8, 2016

NETWORKING

Analysts Agree: Cisco DNA is a Game Changer – So, what does it mean for Network IT Professionals?

3 min read

One month after the Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) announcement, I’m reflecting on how different audiences responded to Cisco’s networking vision to make a monumental shift to an open, extensible and software-drive platform. Knowing the many man-years and woman-years of engineering innovation it took to bring this architecture to life, it is very exciting to […]

September 17, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Collaboration is Hot: What IT Professionals Can Learn at the Internet of Things World Forum

2 min read

In partnership with our industry steering committee members and sponsors, Cisco will host the Internet of Things World Forum, to be held October 29–31 in Barcelona, Spain. This exclusive event will bring together business and global thought leaders from across industries, technologies, and geographies who are passionate about igniting innovation and accelerating the advancement of […]

April 29, 2013

EDUCATION

Cisco Teams with The White House to Retrain American Heroes

1 min read

Thousands of U.S. military personnel who have risked their lives in war have built technical, leadership and other skills while abroad. Despite risking life and limb, finding employment is a battle they’re often not prepared to fight alone. The realities of seeking employment that set in when veterans return stateside can be daunting. That’s why […]

March 26, 2013

EDUCATION

Staying Ahead of the Curve With Next Gen Skills

1 min read

 While more than 99 percent of things in the physical world today are still not connected to the Internet, the phenomenon called “The Internet of Everything” will soon wake up everything imaginable. As the network evolves and changes, becoming more sophisticated, the job roles and education requirements of network engineers also continue to change. Gartner […]

March 21, 2013

EDUCATION

Apprenticeships Fill the Skills Gap in the UK

1 min read

Apprenticeship programs can be an effective way to employ new IT talent as well as train and develop current IT staff with relevant skills for business success. For most companies, improving business processes at all levels, from manufacturing to sales, is contingent on efficient implementation of technology. Possessing an innovative, well-trained IT staff can become […]