The Annual Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast has just been released and projects a five-fold increase in traffic from 2008 to 2013, when an estimated 2/3rds of a zettabyte will cross the network. Watch to learn more about the study, …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on June 09, 2009 at 05:00AM
Consumer spending is down and many of us are opting for frugal alternatives where we can find them, like taking our lunch to work or hosting a dinner party rather than a night on the town. Interestingly enough, the economy …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on April 06, 2009 at 11:12AM
Visual networking, the fusion of digital video and social networking capabilities, has become one of the most engaging and accelerating activities online. In fact, analysts anticipate a 66-fold increase in mobile traffic from 2008-2013. The iPhone is an undisputed enabler …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on March 27, 2009 at 12:19PM
Every once in awhile I read a news article, blog post or press release that makes me think “this is a really big idea”. Turns out today was one of those days. While in a meeting I was forwarded a …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on March 25, 2009 at 10:23PM
Visual networking becomes a larger part of our lives everyday and it pleases me to write that after much speculation, Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Pure Digital, the makers the Flip Video™ line of video recorders. (Click here …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on March 19, 2009 at 05:17AM
To easily and effectively manage your home network, transparency is key. This could be why one of the most popular features of the new home network software, Network Magic 5.1, is the detailed map. It shows every computer and device …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on March 17, 2009 at 03:35PM
On the Digital Earth, a new breed of criminal has emerged for battle with network security, to ensure these viscous attackers don’t stand a chance, a select team of Cisco engineers were appointed to develop the ultimate digital crime fighting …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on March 17, 2009 at 11:52AM
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
Our host, Doug Webster, talks about how Cisco’s Global Internet Speed Test allows consumers to see their own digital fingerprint and determine their network speed at any location or place. Not only does GIST help users optimize their activities in …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on February 20, 2009 at 09:01AM
The Cisco Visual Networking Index mobile update projects a 66 fold increase between 2008 and 2013, driven by video and the use of full-featured 4G enabled devices. Get the highlights, presented in a Bob Dylan/INXS style against a backdrop of …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on February 19, 2009 at 05:01PM
Visual Networking websites, those combining video and social networking, are embracing the chit chat we love to share about our favorite TV shows by creating networks in which TV fans can enjoy broadcast media and easily engage with like-minded fans. …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on February 19, 2009 at 03:27PM
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
Sure there is invariably going to be the requisite smack talking around this topic - John Earnhardt claims that he was twittering when “it was spelled with only ‘t’” and Mike Kisch counters that he has adopted a “100% visual …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on February 03, 2009 at 09:57AM
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
Ken Wirt, vice president of consumer marketing at Cisco, introduces a third Digital Cribs video contest, specifically for NYU and USC students. After the success of Digital Cribs: Heaven or Hell and the Digital Cribs and Filmaka video contest, …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on December 17, 2008 at 01:38PM
Today the winners of the Cisco Digital Cribs: Heaven or Hell video contest have been selected! Two winners were awarded $10,000 (US) for conveying the most entertaining and authentic digital heaven and digital hell. They were selected based on the …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on December 08, 2008 at 03:52PM
Today, we introduced some new technologies and solutions that will enable networks to be optimized for a new generation of video and rich media applications and services. This new class of technologies is designed to enable advanced communications, collaboration and …Read more.
Posted by John Earnhardt on December 08, 2008 at 10:26AM
Mark Brindle’s winning video, “Mike Cotton’s Digital Crib,” in the Cisco and Filmaka Digital Cribs video contest shows that you don’t need to quit your day job and disconnect from those you love to surf epic waves in Indonesia (or …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on December 04, 2008 at 04:29PM
Today Cisco and Filmaka announce the winners of the Digital Cribs video contest, specifically for the global Filmaka community. Nearly 100 aspiring filmmakers submitted three-minute videos showcasing a ‘Digital Crib’ ( a.k.a - a crib with a uniquely designed home …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on November 24, 2008 at 05:00AM
When I use visual networking to communicate, I find it easier to relate to and trust the person I am communicating with. This is a concept that a new company called iQuestions is banking on. I met the founder and …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on November 14, 2008 at 10:04AM
It is interesting to speculate how President-elect Obama will use visual networking when he enters the White House, after closing on the most engaging presidential race ever. For example, social issues that are of lower priority could potentially be managed …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on November 12, 2008 at 11:10AM
I’ve recently made a pre-New Years resolution to get back in shape. For the past year things have conspired against me getting in a consistent workout routine: • We were recently blessed with a daughter and a large % of …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on November 11, 2008 at 09:24AM
Earlier today, I attended a panel discussion focusing on cloud computing at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. On the panel, Cisco CTO Padmasree Warrior shared Cisco’s vision of cloud computing and visual networking. We talk a lot about …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on November 07, 2008 at 05:50PM
I read that Myspace has partnered with MTV and Auditude to implement an advertising platform to monetize online video. I immediately wondered what the implications are for the consumers who frequently embed or post online video to their blogs and …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on November 04, 2008 at 12:15PM
I love using video on this blog as much as possible. It helps communicate messages easily and video is more fun to digest, rather than loads of text. Visual Networking isn’t just in reference to videos on YouTube or video …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on October 29, 2008 at 03:52PM
Animoto is a really cool website that allows you to create engaging and professional-quality videos from your photos and music you have online or on your computer. I immediately see the value in Animoto for advertising professionals, artists, teachers, photographers …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on October 22, 2008 at 10:27AM
Over the summer, I went down to the U.S. Open of Surfing, where I met Henri Duong, Director of Internet Strategy & Development at IPEVO, a Silicon Valley startup that specializes in devices for communication over the internet, like Skype. …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on October 02, 2008 at 11:17AM
Some really Interesting news crossing the wires today heralds a new wave of content access for consumers giving them what they want to see, where they want to see it. Telecom Italia Selects Cisco and Adobe for Delivery of Next-Generation …Read more.
Posted by Eva Keogan on September 29, 2008 at 10:04AM
It is hard to believe that scarcely more than a month has passed since the Beijing Olympics. The spectacle and glory of the games was made real to billions of people in the world through the power of video. Many …Read more.
Posted by Alan Cohen on September 15, 2008 at 03:18PM
In this video Ken Wirt, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Cisco, responds to a question asked by a DigItAl Consumer reader: How do you think visual networking will be impacted by bandwidth caps?
Posted by Johanna Fry on September 09, 2008 at 08:50AM
On September, 2nd Cisco will launch Digital Cribs, a new series of webisodes exploring the advanced use of home networks and visual networking in celebrity homes. Digital Cribs profiles interesting individuals and how they use consumer technology in interesting ways. …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on September 09, 2008 at 05:34AM
If you ever seen an urber sophisticated, ultra techie crib that contains every gadget and gizmo to create the ultimate connected home; it is obvious that the digital cribs we see today could not have been possible if it were …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on September 02, 2008 at 05:06PM
I had a chance to sit down via Telepresence with Morgan Webb from WebbAlert to discuss common consumer technology pet peeves. Morgan was in our LA office and I was in San Jose. This was part of a program that …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on August 29, 2008 at 07:55PM
I don’t need to be the person to tell you that the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, held in Golden Gate Park last weekend, was a huge success I can tell you that visual networking was an integral element …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 26, 2008 at 06:53PM
For those of you who don’t know about the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, it is a huge festival taking place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco this weekend. It hosts over 60 bands including Radiohead, Tom Petty & …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 21, 2008 at 03:46PM
A work-life balance is something desired in any occupation. The increased use of visual networking in business and our personal lives has made a work-life balance achievable. I recently spoke with Ken Wirt, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Cisco …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 15, 2008 at 05:29PM
Our final chat with Pete Cashmore from Mashable was on the topic of online video and social networking converging to form new visual networking experiences. As both video and social networking become more pervasive we are beginning to see intersections …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on August 11, 2008 at 10:56AM
Question: What did Cisco say to surfers when they asked, “What is Visual Networking?” Answer: Surfline.com Early last week I attended the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach California. The event and surfing are perfect examples of visual networking …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 06, 2008 at 08:50PM
We continue to tackle the meaty issues of the day here at the Cisco consumer blog. Today’s topic: How would online dating change with video integrated into popular dating sites like match.com, eharmony.com or social networks like Facebook to create …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on August 05, 2008 at 11:24AM
Earlier today I spoke with Ken Wirt, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Cisco. I wanted to follow up with Ken after reading a recent article from PC Magazine entitled, “The Dawn of Visual Networking.” Ken uses the popularity of …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on August 04, 2008 at 06:30PM
Second part of our discussion with Pete Cashmore from Mashable. This one focused on the future of online video. Scott Brown from our Media Solutions Group makes some good points about how people want to be able to interact with …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on July 31, 2008 at 12:30PM
I’m in Huntington Beach, CA for the weekend to attend The U.S. Open of Surfing. Originally from southern California, this is not my first time attending the event, but it is my visit with a Cisco perspective and I have …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on July 26, 2008 at 01:36AM
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
The gaming console industry is gaining traction in the online movie and TV market with the entrance of two new competitors. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced that XBox 360 users can now rent and buy movies and TV shows online …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on July 18, 2008 at 03:37PM
On Monday, I mentioned TokBox, an online based video chat company that enables visual networking by creating an increasingly convenient and inexpensive way to communicate through video. I want to follow up with some facts about video usage on the …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on July 16, 2008 at 04:16PM
Earlier today, TechCrunch announced that TokBox, one of an increasing number of online based video chat companies (including Skype and WebEx) is débuting new technology to increase the user experience of Visual Networking. Visual Networking… does the phrase ring a …Read more.
Posted by Johanna Fry on July 14, 2008 at 04:27PM
Did Star Trek foreshadow social and visual networking? Could it actually serve as a bit of a Nostradamus for this and future generations? Stay with me now, because I think yes.. Remember the Vulcan mind meld? It was “a procedure …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on July 08, 2008 at 11:52AM
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
This week, at NXTcomm in Las Vegas, we introduced the Cisco Visual Networking Index, an ongoing Cisco initiative designed to provide quantitative and qualitative information regarding trends in IP network demand and usage. Part of a collaborative effort from throughout …Read more.
Posted by Doug Webster on June 20, 2008 at 10:29AM
I’d like to introduce the Cisco Visual Networking Index and discuss an overview of the findings and drivers of IP traffic growth worldwide.
Posted by Doug Webster on June 18, 2008 at 08:16PM
Lincoln was recently commissioned by Esquire Magazine to create a “Portrait of the 21st Century”. The piece is one element of the magazine’s 75th Anniversary celebration. Esquire’s anniversary issue, to be published in September, will examine the century that is …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on June 01, 2008 at 10:58PM
While conducting my daily scan of YouTube for new surfing videos I discovered this clip of a discussion a colleague of mine had with Shiny Media in the UK last month on the topic of visual networking. Patricia does a …Read more.
Posted by Mike Kisch on May 21, 2008 at 06:00PM
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