operational efficiency

March 11, 2024

NETWORKING

Why 2024 is the Year of AI for Networking 

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The key to powering AI is optimized infrastructure – using AI paradigms across your portfolio to improve operational efficiency, network intelligence, and end-to-end digital experiences. With integration and intelligence up and down the stack, Cisco is well positioned to guide this journey.

March 5, 2015

DATA CENTER

Flipping the 70-30 IT OPEX Model On Its Head

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In today’s always on and connected, Internet of Things environments, IT is taking center stage to optimize business operations. Many IT organizations allocate 70% or more...

August 7, 2014

DATA CENTER

Punch the Data Center Accelerator and Maintain Full Control

2 min read

Every organization needs more from their data centers, such as faster services and data analysis for real-time decision making.  The unprecedented expansion of data is a major driver of rapid data center transformation.  Consider these statistics: 90% of all data in the world was created in the last three years Data centers handled 214 exabytes […]

November 18, 2013

MANUFACTURING

How Collaboration is Increasing Revenue for Manufacturers

4 min read

In my last blog post, I discussed how mobile collaboration is bringing flexibility to the manufacturing industry, offering transformational benefits in a variety of functional areas including R&D, operations, customer service and sales. Today, I want to take a deeper dive into not just how collaboration can reduce cost, but how it offers manufacturers the […]

November 6, 2013

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Big Business from Big Data

4 min read

“Dad, how many mobile phones were sold last year in the whole world?” “Is this a trick question? Well, there are about 7 billion human beings on earth. Assuming every…” “No, no—give me a number.” “Well, I am not 100 percent sure. How many do you think were sold?” “1.75 billion.” “How do you know?” […]